TITLE: GHG Business Manager, North America
REPORTS TO: ERM CVS Head of Climate Change
DIRECT REPORTS: to be developed
OFFICE BASE Flexible
OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:
To lead Greenhouse Gas verification and validation services in North America.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
· To lead and coordinate development and delivery of GHG verification and validation
services in North America, ensuring that ERM CVS builds and maintains a reputation
for high quality verification services
· To build relationships with clients, regulators and other relevant parties
· To lead ERM CVS’s entry into emerging GHG programs in the region
· To manage complex projects and lead verification teams
· To develop and train staff to provide a high quality GHG verification service
· To run projects to time and to budget and in accordance with ERM CVS procedures
· To communicate and respond as needed to ANSI Accreditation Team
· 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. Our Greenhouse Gas verification business is growing rapidly, and this
position provides the opportunity to play a crucial role in its development in a new region.
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
· Expert knowledge in the key areas of Climate Change and GHG emissions reporting
· Good understanding of the GHG emissions inventories and the requirements of The
Climate Registry and other regional programs
· Knowledge and understanding of verification processes
· A good understanding of the developing global market for wider GHG validation and
verification services
Skills
· Commercial acumen and the ability to develop proposals and negotiate and develop
contracts with clients
· An ability to take a technical lead for developing and managing GHG verification
services in North America
· Strong interest and ability in training and coaching others in CDM verification
requirements
· An understanding of accreditation bodies and ability to ensure that their requirements
are met
· 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
· Practical experience in GHG emissions inventories and/or verification, particularly in
the oil and gas and energy sectors
· Strong project management and delivery experience
· 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
