TITLE: CDM Business Manager
REPORTS TO: ERM CVS Head of Climate Change
DIRECT REPORTS: to be developed
OFFICE BASE Flexible
OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:
To develop and manage ERM CVS’s CDM validation and verification services
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
· To lead and coordinate business development of CDM verification and validation services,
ensuring that ERM CVS builds and maintains a reputation for high quality verification
services
· To build relationships with project developers, DNAs and other relevant parties
· To contribute to enhancement of ERM CVS procedures for delivering DOE services
· To lead validation/verification teams and project portfolios
· To develop and train staff to provide a high quality DOE service
· To run projects to time and to budget and in accordance with ERM CVS procedures
· To ensure that ERM CVS continues to meet the requirements of the UNFCCC
Accreditation
for CDM validation and verification
· To contribute to development of ERM CVS’s global GHG verification and validation service
offerings in other global markets
· To develop and maintain internal networks across the ERM Group
OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE:
· Regular travel
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH ERM CVS
ERM CVS is dedicated to providing its clients with a quality, value added service. Our close-knit
team is supported by the wider ERM Group network, with over 3000 global EHS professionals.
Many of our engagements are for complex, multi-site assignments that provide challenging and
rewarding project opportunities for our staff.
ERM CVS is currently undergoing accreditation as a Designated Operational Entity and this role
provide the opportunity to play a critical role in a new and rapidly growing business.
We offer competitive salary and benefits and the opportunity to work from home.
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KEY COMPETENCIES – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge
· Post-graduate qualifications (Masters or PhD) in relevant areas
· Extensive knowledge in the key areas of Climate Change
· Deep understanding of the CDM and the requirements of the CDM Executive Board
· Deep knowledge and understanding of validation and verification processes
· A good understanding of the developing global market for wider validation and verification
services
Skills
· Commercial acumen and the ability to develop proposals and negotiate /develop contracts
with clients
· An ability to take a technical lead for developing, managing and delivering GHG validation
and verification services
· Strong interest and ability in training and coaching others in CDM validation and verification
requirements
· An ability to interact with UNFCCC accreditation teams
· Strong communication and presentation skills
· Strong analytical, numerical and problem solving skills
· Clear and concise written English
· A willingness to support and promote other ERM CVS services (eg ISO14001, OHSAS
18001)
Experience
· Extensive practical experience in CDM validation and verification
· Strong project management and delivery experience
· Experience of working with key participants in the CDM market
· Experience of preparing proposals and negotiating commercial terms with clients
· Experience of coaching, training and developing staff
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NEXT STEPS
If you would thrive in a fast-moving and challenging environment; are committed to excellence;
enthusiastic and have high energy levels; enjoy travel; are a persuasive verbal and written
communicator; and like dealing with personnel from the shop floor to the boardroom, then we
would welcome the opportunity to talk to you.
Please apply by email, enclosing a copy of your CV, by 30 November 2008 to:
Amanda Robinson Amanda.robinson@ermcvs.com
If you have questions, please contact:
Melanie Eddis - Head of Climate Change Services
Telephone: +44 208 458 5679
Mobile: +44 7710 369710
e-mail: Melanie.eddis@ermcvs.com
OR:
Andrew Bannister – Verification Manager
Telephone: +44 20 7465 7281
Mobile: +44 7921 038 105
e-mail: andrew.bannister@ermcvs.com
www.ermcvs.com
ERM Certification and Verification Services 8 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0ER
