Director of Nature Based Solutions
Director of Nature Based Solutions
Sylvera
London, United Kingdom
What will I be doing?
Having found an early product-market fit in a nascent, rapidly growing space, we’re now expanding our expertise and insights at pace. We’re looking for a mission-driven leader with an academic or extensive industrial background in nature-based solutions (NBS), forestry, agriculture and/or biomass quantification to manage and coordinate the development of our NBS project assessment methodologies. It’s a critical role at the heart of our business - you’ll coordinate with leaders across Sylvera and within the industry regularly. Your leadership will be critical in positioning Sylvera as a leader in the VCM and in driving innovations in Sylvera’s analytical breadth. You will report to the VP of Assessment Products.
Specific responsibilities will include
- Develop and execute the company’s strategy for the assessment of NBS technologies, aligning with our mission and market opportunities; identifying emerging trends and novel approaches;
- Execute strategy across multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and analysts dedicated to advancing Sylvera’s assessment capabilities in the NBS space;
- Oversee the delivery of new and updated NBS frameworks across our Screenings, Ratings and Pre-issuance Assessments integrating the latest research and data;
- Support strategic commercial engagements with clients and prospective accounts with NBS knowledge and Sylvera analysis, where relevant;
- Collaborate with our Marketing Team to produce insightful sector research, demonstrating Sylvera’s expertise, analysis, and thought leadership related to NBS;
- Build and support strategic partnerships with technology providers, data providers, research institutions, project developers and industry stakeholders;
- Represent Sylvera at industry conferences, workshops, and events, advocating for the adoption of transparency with NBS projects and expanding our industry presence;
- Work with the members of Sylvera’s Tech Advisory Board, where relevant.
We’re looking for someone who has
- Advanced degree in environmental science, forestry, agriculture, biomass, nature-related remote sensing, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience related to carbon removals or reductions from NBS, environmental technology, or related fields, with a track record of leading successful projects or products from concept to deployment.
- A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Deep understanding of NBS, including current trends, challenges, and opportunities within the VCM.
- Strong communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a diverse audience, including non-technical stakeholders.
- Results-oriented project and team management capabilities; able to lead and execute effectively with capacity to translate big ideas into action.
- Passion for climate action and alignment with Sylvera’s mission to drive impactful investments in the fight against climate change.
We’d like someone highly ambitious, motivated and eager to propel their career forward. We prioritise grit, positivity, and the willingness to get stuck in, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match this job description
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