Senior Technical Officer, Environmental Knowledge – Climate Change

Role Overview

• Responsible for the delivery of at least one team process or output (e.g. translations)
• Responsible for the expertise, maintenance and improvement of at least one content area of the question bank (e.g. Governance (module 4))
• Contribute to the development of the question bank, reporting guidance, and scoring methodologies – across environmental disclosure, focusing on climate change content
• Including: o Analysing response data and conducting desk-based research
• o Drafting and proofreading technical documents
• Provide subject matter expertise and analytical support across CDP’s broader activities related to its question bank,guidance, and scoring methodologies, including: o Contributing to projects (e.g. funded projects, publications, consultations, engagement events etc.)
• o Delivering internal presentations/webinars
• Support the planning, implementation, and optimization of processes related to the evolution and delivery of CDP’s question bank, guidance, and scoring methodologies
• Author, edit and test questions and guidance content in CDP’s online disclosure systems
• Actively contributes to an effective and engaged team, clear on its purpose and contribution, by:
• Ensuring you know what is expected of you, through regular 1:1s, having clear objectives in place, and participating in open and honest performance and development conversations
• Ensuring a respectful and inclusive workplace, where team members communicate openly, share knowledge so it can be used, and respect difference
• Living the CDP Values and demonstrating the behaviours appropriate to your position

Requirements

• A relevant academic qualification
• Professional experience in a role related to environmental issues
• Technical expertise in corporate environmental disclosure, focusing on climate change content
• A demonstrable understanding of the global sustainability agenda and of environmental-related risks, opportunities, impacts, and dependencies for companies
• Ability to design, implement, and refine operational processes to drive efficiency
• A high standard of written English and the ability to present complex information in a simple and concise way
• Excellent research and analytical skills, and strong attention to detail
• The ability to organize and interpret qualitative and quantitative data
• A high level of motivation, with a confident and collaborative working style
• The ability to work effectively and efficiently with team members of different technical and cultural backgrounds
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with an ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure

Benefits

• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous non-contributory pension provision
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Training and development
• Flexible working opportunities and other benefits