Carbon Solutions Manager

Basics

Salary: Dependant on experience

Level: Senior

Industry: Environmental/Carbon Project Developer

Location: Office-based in Maidenhead (3 days per week in-office)

Founded: 2021

About Us 

Onnu is a leading environmental company specializing in pyrolysis and biochar technologies, with a strong commitment to sustainability and climate change mitigation. Our comprehensive carbon management services include full LCA management and carbon sales. We manage a growing quantity of high-quality engineered carbon removal credits, both from our own projects and those managed on behalf of our clients. We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as the Head of Carbon Solutions. The successful candidate will lead our carbon trading operations, developing and implementing a strategy balanced between long-term offtake agreements and spot market sales.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the CEO, day-to-day activities will include:

• Developing and implementing the Onnu Carbon Credit Sales Strategy in line with client expectations and supply availability, considering commercial and policy considerations.

• Identifying new business opportunities within the carbon market, including evaluating existing and new carbon sequestration technologies that may interest Onnu.

• Advising current and prospective customers on the carbon market and various carbon removal techniques on offer.

• Engaging with current and prospective customers to establish how Onnu’s carbon credits can fit into their emissions reduction goals.

• Guiding our customers and internal teams on project diligence, technical considerations, and commercial/deal structuring decisions.

• Keeping abreast of market developments.

• Building insights and capturing feedback to improve our processes and products.

• Helping build internal know-how, thought leadership, and collateral to support the internal team and customers in the carbon markets, particularly carbon removal.

• Contributing to establishing Onnu as a trusted brand and voice in the carbon markets/carbon removal space.

• Speaking at events, publishing opinion pieces, and creating content to help build our brand.

• Leading a team while being a strong individual contributor, managing supplier partnerships to build robust offerings for our customers.

• Overseeing all operations of the voluntary carbon trading desk, including strategy development and execution.

• Conducting thorough market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in the voluntary carbon markets.

• Ensuring all trading activities comply with Verra, Puro, and other relevant carbon offset standards and regulations.

• Collaborating with internal teams to manage full Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) processes, ensuring accurate and compliant carbon footprint calculations.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and regulatory bodies to support trading activities.

• Providing leadership, training, and guidance to the carbon trading team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

• Preparing and presenting detailed reports on trading performance, market trends, and sustainability initiatives.

Required Experience and Skills

• Significant previous experience in business development/sales in carbon removal and carbon project financing, working with corporates/financial institutions and project developers.

• Deep understanding of carbon markets methodologies (preferably Puro and/or Verra), technologies, and standards, preferably also in Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR).

• Proven track record in carbon market deals, including diligence, negotiation, and registration.

• Expertise in structuring different types of carbon finance strategies, such as offtakes and prepayments, for buyers/investors and project developers.

• Strong network and understanding of the Voluntary Carbon Market landscape, including industry bodies, frameworks, developers, market trends, consultants, and service providers.

• Successful track record of helping corporations achieve their carbon strategy through voluntary carbon markets.

• Understanding of the Life Cycle Assessment process and the due diligence required as part of carbon credit sales.

We think you will thrive in this role at Onnu if

• You want to dedicate your skills and experience to solving climate challenges.

• You care deeply about customer and business needs and are passionate about carbon removal.

• You are comfortable working in an early-stage environment where your role may extend beyond typical senior responsibilities and involve rapid changes and associated challenges.

• You are willing to constantly learn and apply new tools and market information.

Work Perks

• Salary: We believe in paying people fairly.

• Annual Bonus Scheme

• Healthcare and Pension: We offer a private healthcare scheme and a pension scheme.

• Tech Equipment: We’ll provide what you need to do your best work.

• Holidays: We offer 25 days holiday a year paid (plus bank holidays).

• Wellbeing: You’ll have access to mental health support via Spill, and if you ever need it, we offer up to 20 days of paid sick leave.

• Cycle to Work: Take advantage of our Cycle to Work scheme.

Eligibility

Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK by the start of their employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Onnu is an equal opportunity employer: we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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