The Carbon Trust is constantly evolving in response to new
challenges and market opportunities and the quality of the
individuals and organisations we work with reflects this.
Joining the Carbon Trust provides an opportunity to work
alongside some of the leading practitioners in the low carbon arena
and to have a material effect on the long-term sustainability of
the global economy. If you are commercially-minded and would like
to work with us, we have a number of opportunities including those
listed below. We also run an internship programme and have an associate partner
scheme.
To apply for an internship or to be a Carbon Trust associate
please click the hyperlinks above. To apply for any of the
positions listed below please send your CV and covering letter to:
human.resources@carbontrust.com.
Contract tenders will also be listed here when available.
If you’re looking to pursue a career in the sustainability, renewables or environmental sector our internships offer a fantastic opportunity to build your knowledge, skills and professional network. You’ll get a real insight into our business, as well as valuable experience in a supportive environment working alongside some of the most high-profile people in our sector. Our internships do not command a salary but we will cover reasonable expenses.
The internship program runs throughout the year and opportunities can come up at any time. Internships typically run for three or six months (but can be shorter or longer) and are based in our central London offices, SE1. We also occasionally have some opportunities in our Beijing office (for locally-based interns only - these will be advertised separately).
Closing Date: 31 December 2013
The Carbon Trust is growing internationally and we are looking to widen our network of associate consultants with whom we can collaborate on future projects both in the UK and abroad. Through these projects we are providing cutting edge policy advice to governments, policy makers and institutions around the world, helping them to make the transition to a low carbon economy. We work with decision makers and implementers in the key bodies in the UK and in emerging economies on projects to provide them with the support they need. This includes policy analysis and advice, programme design and delivery, capacity building and training.
Closing Date: 31 December 2013
In order to support the growth of its business in China and Asia, the Carbon Trust's Beijing office is looking for a Low Carbon & Energy Efficiency Consultant. Your time will primarily be divided between delivering contracted work, writing proposals for prospective clients, and contributing to the business development process. Your customers will mainly consist of large Chinese multinationals with significant revenues in overseas markets, as well as government departments and organizations with government backing, involved in low carbon policy formulation. You will need to draw extensively on know-how, best practice and methodologies from experts in our London headquarters, and adapt these to the needs of clients in China and elsewhere in Asia, adding value to their sustainability strategies. You will also interact with representatives of government departments, academia and partner organizations on contracted project work, as well as engage these stakeholders to develop new project ideas that may qualify for grant funds.
Closing Date: 10 May 2013
This role is pivotal to the success of the Carbon Trust Energy Efficiency Loans scheme. The Finance & MI Analyst will be the sole provider of financial and management information to support and drive both the disbursement and collection of loans. The role will also interact with our government funders to ensure that loan repayments are made on time.
We are looking to improve the quality and method of data reconciliation and management information provision, and feel the role will be well suited to an individual who has a real eye for detail and a passion for driving improvement.
Closing Date: 20 May 2013
The Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) is a unique co-funding initiative between the Carbon Trust and nine major international energy companies, set up to reduce the costs of energy from offshore wind in the short to medium term. This role is an exciting opportunity to lead a groundbreaking programme of large scale Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) activities in offshore wind that are focussed specifically on accelerating deployment of the technology. www.carbontrust.co.uk/offshore-wind-accelerator.
Closing Date: 11 June 2013
This role will help to build and maintain the Carbon Trust's online presence in China, by creating and maintaining a Chinese language section on the Carbon Trust main website, listing the main areas of expertise, and services available to Chinese clients. It will also create a presence in Chinese Social media (weibo), with translations of news releases from the Carbon Trust's main website, and added context for Chinese audiences where appropriate, as well as local content highlighting the work of the Carbon Trust's Beijing office in China and Asia.
Closing Date: 31 May 2013
In support of the Carbon Trust's commercial strategy in China and Asia, this role will involve building a database of companies, channels and geographic clusters of organisations where the Carbon Trust could add value. These will be segmented for the Carbon Trust's main businesses (product and company carbon footprinting, energy efficiency consulting, and policy and market development for low carbon technologies). It will also require the same approach to cover investors and government funded organisations, as well as providing project management support to ongoing projects and events.
Closing Date: 31 May 2013
This role will assist with research on policy, technologies and the market development of Low Carbon/Energy Efficiency initiatives in China and other countries in Asia. It will include translating Chinese or English documents and presentations. The successful candidate will participate in project meetings, prepare meeting materials and take notes and provide administrative assistance as necessary.
Closing Date: 31 May 2013
Carbon Trust Certification seeks well-positioned national partners to deliver the Carbon Trust Standard in markets outside of the UK.
Closing Date: 31 December 2013
Offshore Wind Accelerator 66kV Cable Qualification Competition
Closing Date: 07 July 2013