Lead Climate Scientist – Sales

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Lead Climate Scientist focused on developing carbon removal portfolios and educating CDR buyers. Supporting sales and marketing initiatives at a climate impact firm.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the sales and marketing team by contributing to initiatives that promote climate thought leadership, educating potential CDR buyers.
  • Cultivate relationships with our CDR buyers, offering support in developing CDR portfolios and sharing market insights.
  • Become an in-house expert on the details of our CDR project suppliers and stay up-to-date with the latest scientific developments and advancements in climate science.
  • Get training on our commercial CDR vetting framework, which is used to ensure that CDR projects are sustainable and capable of delivering CDR credits well into the future.
  • You'll receive training and support from our experienced Director of Climate Science.

Requirements:

  • MSc Degree or higher in chemical engineering, environmental science or relevant natural sciences such as chemistry. OR BEng/BSc with relevant work experience (e.g., 5+ years).
  • Expertise in carbon dioxide removal (CDR), including an in-depth aptitude across multiple engineered CDR pathways (e.g., biochar, BECCS, mineralisation, ERW, DACCS).
  • Previous experience working in the climate and sustainability field; academic, consulting, industrial, commercial, government, NGO etc.
  • Previous experience in a client-facing role, or experience in engaging with industrial stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills and a passion for clear scientific communication is essential. You need to be able to translate complex science to make it more accessible and understandable.
  • Passion for fast-paced environments with a high level of resilience and adaptability to ambiguity.
  • You have a lot of curiosity and a broad understanding of carbon, climate, and sustainability issues and care about real climate impact.
  • You have a high attention to detail and love to dig below the surface to understand what is really going on.
  • You have a willingness to learn and open to training where required.

Benefits:

  • Basic salary: £65k - £70k per annum (dependent on experience)
  • Annual leave: unlimited
  • Pension: 3% employer contribution when matched by 5% employee contribution
  • Hybrid working: remote first with option to work from a London office 1-2 days per week
  • Other benefits: £1000 annual wellbeing allowance and working-from-home equipment budget up to £500
  • Monthly company socials
  • Purchase high quality carbon removal offsets for your personal emissions from our inventory