Head of Carbon Accounting

Drax is seeking a Head of Carbon Accounting to oversee the accuracy of its carbon emissions footprint and related climate policies. This role involves setting decarbonisation targets, tracking progress, and presenting to senior stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in corporate carbon accounting, energy, and influencing senior leadership. The position is permanent and full-time, with flexible location options, indicating it can be remote.
Head of Carbon Accounting
Permanent, full time
Location – Flexible

Who we are:

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role:

As the Head of Carbon Accounting you’ll be responsible for overseeing the accuracy and integrity of the Group’s carbon emissions footprint, the Group’s Basis of Reporting and associated Climate policies across the business. You’ll be responsible for setting policy and deriving appropriate carbon lifecycle assessment calculations for new projects, acquisitions and disposals, existing asset upgrades and changes to our operational footprint.

You’ll be responsible for setting and tracking progress against our externally disclosed decarbonisation targets (e.g. SBTi targets), including presenting progress against these targets to the Drax Executive Committee, the Board and other senior stakeholders. This includes, but not limited to, validating new SBTi targets, determining suitable projects for the Group Bonus scorecard and supporting the proposing business unit to facilitate new project ideas. You’ll be responsible for reviewing and tracking the performance and decarbonisation projects and identifying new opportunities to gain funding and assist with the creation of business cases for new projects.

Who we’re looking for:

To be successful in the role you’ll need to have -

• Proven experience in corporate carbon accounting methodologies for carbon emissions reporting

• Previous experience in energy, biomass, or bioenergy

• A proven track record of trust and confidence building within senior leadership

• Proven ability to influence and advise at a Senior level

• Proven ability designing reporting systems capable of handling large amounts of complex data

• A proven track record in working with auditors for regulatory or voluntary carbon audits

• Knowledge of carbon accounting application in relevant policies, regulations and Standards including the GHG Protocol, Science Based Targets initiative, the UK Renewables Obligation and EU Renewable Energy Directive

Rewards and benefits:

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

· A discretionary bonus based on company performance

· Private Healthcare with Vitality

· SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time

· Personal accident cover

· Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%

· Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays

· Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

Talk to us about flexible working!

How to apply:

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We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email careers@drax.com