The Carbon Trust is a trusted, expert guide to Net Zero, bringing purpose-led, vital expertise from the climate change frontline. It has been pioneering decarbonisation for more than 20 years for businesses, governments and organisations around the world, providing solutions to the climate crisis and supporting organisations globally as they accelerate towards Net Zero. From target setting, Net Zero pathways, assurance and footprinting, to policy advice, strategy setting and programme delivery, it seeks smarter ways to turn intent into impact, where sustainability and economic realities go hand in hand.

The Carbon Trust was founded in 2001 as a publicly-funded organisation and is an expert in low carbon economy. It has since played a central role in establishing the standards and measures for carbon emissions reductions which are in use by thousands of companies and organisations today. It has also supported the development of technologies and programmes which are leading the way in the global response to the climate crisis.

Following its continuous success, the Carbon Trust has successfully expanded its reach globally, working with leading businesses, governments, and organisations to address the urgent challenges of climate change. Today, it has a team of over 400 environmental sustainability experts, including engineers, financiers and policy specialists, working with diverse industries and business sectors around the world. It has doubled its revenue from £20m to approximately £40m over the past few years, expanding globally to Asia, South America, other parts of Europe. Subsequently, it has seen growing competitiveness in the market from large consultancies and other specialised players, and is therefore looking to strengthen its positioning in an evolving sector.

Values

Integrity : The Carbon Trust is known and respected for its impartiality and trusted expertise. It translates intent into impact by providing honest, practical solutions to support its clients to make bold decisions and deliver impact.

Ambition : Its pioneering spirit sits at the heart of the organisation. Thinking big, embracing the unknown and supporting each other to push the boundaries of ‘what’s possible’. It tackles difficult challenges with innovative solutions to drive meaningful impact today and for future generations.

Collaboration : To drive urgent change required, the Carbon Trust proactively brings stakeholders together and collaborates with its clients, colleagues and partners to catalyse meaningful progress. It is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams in which its people can thrive, knowing that it is stronger when all colleagues act together.

Excellence : Those at the Carbon Trust strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything they do, delivering accuracy and precision, to which others aspire. They balance rigour with agile and flexible responses to deliver highly impactful solutions.

In a fast-changing sector, the Carbon Trust requires a dynamic, diverse Board which is representative of, and able to support, a rapidly growing organisation. To achieve this, it seeks a new Non-Executive Director to ensure that it has the diversity, capacity and skills to support its core business, grow new ventures, drive material impact and address the urgent challenges of climate change.

The Board is collectively responsible for promoting the overall strategic direction and performance of the Carbon Trust. All Non-Executive Directors are required to listen to the information presented, proposals recommended and performance delivered and be willing and able to challenge their fellow directors where required. They must satisfy themselves as to the appropriateness and integrity of the information that comes to the board, and the effectiveness of the controls and systems which are in place to ensure good governance of the group.

This Non-Executive Director will bring fresh perspectives to governance, to reflect their wider experience and capabilities, supporting the Executive Directors and management team in their leadership of the organisation by providing both constructive challenge and advice.

The Carbon Trust seeks a new Non-Executive Director to join the Board. The successful candidate will bring recent senior leadership experience in digital transformation, preferably in the professional services / consulting sectors. They will be a commercially astute strategic thinker, with expertise in either internal or external systems.

While the size and scale of previous companies are not exclusionary, candidates who have covered international scopes would be of particular interest to the Board. Individuals will also bring a passion for the mission of the Carbon Trust and ambition to accelerate the move to a decarbonised world.

The successful candidate will be someone who has the gravitas to deal with various stakeholders and who is not afraid to speak their mind to provide strategic challenge to the Board where appropriate. The Carbon Trust welcomes applications from individuals who have not previously held non-executive or advisory board roles.

Please note: The Board is committed to ensuring that its composition reflects increased diversity; as such, its commitment to diversity will be an important factor in its process.

Board meetings can be held virtually, however ideally NEDs will come into the office 2-3 times per year. Where travel is requested, reasonable, pre-agreed travel expenses will be reimbursed. Time commitment is estimated at 12 days per annum, including quarterly Board meetings, strategy days, ad hoc discussions with members of the management team and Board, analysis of company papers and documentation, and further ad hoc support.

The Carbon Trust is based in the UK but this role can be carried out in a hybrid manner, and candidates can be based internationally.

The Carbon Trust is committed to ensuring that its composition reflects increased diversity and welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.