Climate Change Consultant
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | Saltaire, Shipley |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | JBA Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RNO24-11 |
Summary
Climate Change Consultant
Are you a dynamic Climate Change professional looking for your next opportunity?
Are you looking for a role that will allow you to take the lead in developing business opportunities whilst providing expert advice and support?
We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to help lead this growing area of our environmental consultancy. The role will suit a commercially focused and driven individual that can provide specialist advice in the field of climate risk analysis and climate resilience and can co-ordinate and manage delivery of a range of diverse projects.
You will play a leading role in developing business using your background knowledge and contacts, while being supported by senior members of our team to gain a fast appreciation of JBA’s portfolio of climate-related services and experience.
You will be involved in helping shape JBA’s climate services strategy and will work within a team of over fourteen staff comprising climate risk analysts, climate scientists, climate change policy specialists, and leaders in applying climate science on national and international projects.
This team carries out work for a wide range of UK and international clients and works collaboratively with wider JBA Specialists such Decarbonisation, EIA and Planning.
Key aspects of the role:
• Act as a key internal and external specialist to provide technical guidance in the fields of climate projections, climate risk analysis and climate adaptation.
• Use your technical knowledge to lead projects to understand the baseline and future risks/opportunities to natural assets, ecosystem services and communities.
• Providing leadership and work closely with our existing team to develop current opportunities, identify and gain new opportunities and to manage and coordinate the delivery of projects across the UK.
• Keep up to date with and use of tools and best practice techniques to assess climate risks, climate resilience, integrating climate adaptation and resilience into spatial and city planning.
• Use your understanding of climate policy, strategy, action and engagement to provide specialist guidance and advice to support private clients and government organisations.
• Help shape and manage client relationships and business development within the climate resilience market.
• Input into the development of new JBA tools to assist with climate work.
• Communicating internally and externally on climate services and projects to a range of diverse audiences, including conference papers, talks, internal and external training.
Location:
The post will ideally be based in our Saltaire, BD18 3LF office in West Yorkshire, although we can be flexible on location for the right candidate. JBA supports agile working which provides for greater flexibility.
Further information:
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact Steve Maslen or Murray Dale on t: 01274 714269.
Note: JBA run a comprehensive Graduate Scheme and recent graduates interested in working for us should apply via that route
Applications:
Please send a completed JBA application form, together with a current CV
We are looking for applicants with the following:
• An understanding and experience of improving societal resilience.
• Strong commercial and client focus with a record of forging strong client links.
• Efficient communication skills with an ability to deliver clear reports and confidence in presenting proposal/project findings to influence relevant parties.
• Ability to develop and manage effective relationships and partnerships internally and externally with a track record of working collaboratively and delivering high quality reports.
• Focus and experience of achieving and delivering technical excellence for clients.
Candidates will have:
• Academic qualification(s) in relevant field(s).
• Experience in and a proven track record in the field of climate risk analysis and/or climate adaptation and technical leadership of projects.
• A good understanding of UKCP18 projections.
• An understanding of the UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA3/4) and National Adaptation Planning.
• Experience of supporting clients with reporting requirements.
Who we are:
JBA began in 1995 and have grown to be one of Europe’s leading specialists in environmental engineering and environmental management, with a strong track record of major studies for national governments and international bodies.
Our Head Office in based in Skipton, with 21 offices in 9 countries around the world.
We have been independent and employee-owned for over two decades, allowing us the freedom to focus on innovation and our commitment to exceptional client service.
Visit www.jbaconsulting.com to find out more about what we do.
What we offer:
A competitive salary is available depending on qualifications and experience, together with a comprehensive benefits package. The JBA Group is an employee-owned company and staff qualify for profit share after a minimum length of service.
The JBA Group is committed to looking after the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff, and as such it offers an inclusive benefits package which includes Group Income Protection; a health cash plan; contributory pension scheme; and a competitive annual leave entitlement that increases with qualifying service.
We want our staff to reach their full potential and feel that their development is important to us. We have in place a structured training and development plan and every member of staff has an Individual Training Plan and mentor.
JBA is committed to creating and sustaining a working environment in which everyone has an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community. All roles will be considered for part-time or flexible working.
Are you a dynamic Climate Change professional looking for your next opportunity?
Are you looking for a role that will allow you to take the lead in developing business opportunities whilst providing expert advice and support?
We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to help lead this growing area of our environmental consultancy. The role will suit a commercially focused and driven individual that can provide specialist advice in the field of climate risk analysis and climate resilience and can co-ordinate and manage delivery of a range of diverse projects.
You will play a leading role in developing business using your background knowledge and contacts, while being supported by senior members of our team to gain a fast appreciation of JBA’s portfolio of climate-related services and experience.
You will be involved in helping shape JBA’s climate services strategy and will work within a team of over fourteen staff comprising climate risk analysts, climate scientists, climate change policy specialists, and leaders in applying climate science on national and international projects.
This team carries out work for a wide range of UK and international clients and works collaboratively with wider JBA Specialists such Decarbonisation, EIA and Planning.
Key aspects of the role:
• Act as a key internal and external specialist to provide technical guidance in the fields of climate projections, climate risk analysis and climate adaptation.
• Use your technical knowledge to lead projects to understand the baseline and future risks/opportunities to natural assets, ecosystem services and communities.
• Providing leadership and work closely with our existing team to develop current opportunities, identify and gain new opportunities and to manage and coordinate the delivery of projects across the UK.
• Keep up to date with and use of tools and best practice techniques to assess climate risks, climate resilience, integrating climate adaptation and resilience into spatial and city planning.
• Use your understanding of climate policy, strategy, action and engagement to provide specialist guidance and advice to support private clients and government organisations.
• Help shape and manage client relationships and business development within the climate resilience market.
• Input into the development of new JBA tools to assist with climate work.
• Communicating internally and externally on climate services and projects to a range of diverse audiences, including conference papers, talks, internal and external training.
Location:
The post will ideally be based in our Saltaire, BD18 3LF office in West Yorkshire, although we can be flexible on location for the right candidate. JBA supports agile working which provides for greater flexibility.
Further information:
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact Steve Maslen or Murray Dale on t: 01274 714269.
Note: JBA run a comprehensive Graduate Scheme and recent graduates interested in working for us should apply via that route
Applications:
Please send a completed JBA application form, together with a current CV
We are looking for applicants with the following:
• An understanding and experience of improving societal resilience.
• Strong commercial and client focus with a record of forging strong client links.
• Efficient communication skills with an ability to deliver clear reports and confidence in presenting proposal/project findings to influence relevant parties.
• Ability to develop and manage effective relationships and partnerships internally and externally with a track record of working collaboratively and delivering high quality reports.
• Focus and experience of achieving and delivering technical excellence for clients.
Candidates will have:
• Academic qualification(s) in relevant field(s).
• Experience in and a proven track record in the field of climate risk analysis and/or climate adaptation and technical leadership of projects.
• A good understanding of UKCP18 projections.
• An understanding of the UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA3/4) and National Adaptation Planning.
• Experience of supporting clients with reporting requirements.
Who we are:
JBA began in 1995 and have grown to be one of Europe’s leading specialists in environmental engineering and environmental management, with a strong track record of major studies for national governments and international bodies.
Our Head Office in based in Skipton, with 21 offices in 9 countries around the world.
We have been independent and employee-owned for over two decades, allowing us the freedom to focus on innovation and our commitment to exceptional client service.
Visit www.jbaconsulting.com to find out more about what we do.
What we offer:
A competitive salary is available depending on qualifications and experience, together with a comprehensive benefits package. The JBA Group is an employee-owned company and staff qualify for profit share after a minimum length of service.
The JBA Group is committed to looking after the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff, and as such it offers an inclusive benefits package which includes Group Income Protection; a health cash plan; contributory pension scheme; and a competitive annual leave entitlement that increases with qualifying service.
We want our staff to reach their full potential and feel that their development is important to us. We have in place a structured training and development plan and every member of staff has an Individual Training Plan and mentor.
JBA is committed to creating and sustaining a working environment in which everyone has an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community. All roles will be considered for part-time or flexible working.