About us

ZeroMission is a company with a strong value base whose vision is to take companies to net zero emissions and to create planetary benefit. Through climate impact calculations, climate strategies, and carbon offsetting we help companies take their responsibility to measure and reduce their emissions but also to bind carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to the corresponding extent they have emissions left. We do this through high-quality energy- and forestry projects. Our customers include several well-known companies with a high sustainability profile.

We who work at ZeroMission want to make a difference to the planet in harmony with better business for our customers. Everyone in our team is driven by a strong commitment to the climate issue.

We are now continuing to build a dream team of climate heroes that will develop and grow our business and help slow down the course of climate change.

We want you

With increased insight of the importance of the climate issue for both societies and businesses, the demand for our products and services is growing.

Our Calculation and Strategy team is constantly developing, and we now want to hire a manager for the team that can combine people management and team performance with market expertise and an ability to execute on our strategies and vision.

We see a lot of things happening in the area of climate impact calculation and reporting, and we at ZeroMission have the ambition to stay at the frontline and develop our business along with the science.

Your role

We are looking for a “Head of Climate and Strategy” who will be responsible for the development, and execution of delivering high-quality data analyses, calculations, and climate strategies and statements to our clients. Most of the work in the team is of consultancy character with several shorter projects (3-6 months) that are running in parallel.

Currently, the calculation team consists of 4 team members, but with the ambition to grow you will have the trust and responsibility to shape a high performing team in accordance with our business strategies and goals.

As the head of the team, you will both be responsible for managing the team as well as for operational tasks. Key responsibilities include

• Build and lead a diverse, high performing calculation and strategy team by attracting and retaining the best commercial talents.
• Establishing and implementing development plans, serving as role model in providing feedback and coaching.
• Effectively plan and prioritize the work and deliveries for the team and allocate the team resources, accordingly.
• Deliverance in all parts of the assignments, from marketing and sales meetings, creating offers, execution, quality assurance and delivery with presentation. Secure efficient and risk advert pricing to ensure profitability.
• Develop our offers and services for Calculations & Strategy and implement strategies, towards successful business operations.
• Responsible for monitoring the latest markets trends and developments, network and find strategic partnerships in connection to emission and sustainability calculations, analytics, and reduction strategies and standards.

As the “Head of Climate and Strategy” you will report directly to the CEO and be a part of the management team. You will work closely with our sales team, our clients, and partners.

Your qualifications

We are looking for someone who has the motivation and belief that we together with our clients can help stop the course of climate change. We value your personality and motivation to learn and deliver outstanding results. This role requires strong leadership skills, together with expertise and knowledge about standards and general practices from climate impact calculations and Life Cycle Analyses (LCA).

Below are some of the desired qualifications and experiences we are looking for:

• University degree required – engineering/sustainability studies is considered a plus
• A few years of relevant work experience from climate impact calculations and emissions reduction strategies.
• Experience from executing and delivering high-quality climate statements in accordance with the GHG Protocol.
• Work experience from known standards e.g. Science Based Targets, GHGP, ISO for climate calculations, EPD.
• Service minded with experience of working with customers and customer driven business development.
• Excellent communication skills together with enthusiasm, proactivity, positive energy and a can-do mindset.
• Flexible team-player with strong leadership skills, able to lead the team through change.
• Strong business acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset with ability to evaluate (evolving) markets, technology, and standards.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, additional languages are an advantage.

To succeed at the role, we also believe you have a strong motivation and creativity to develop yourself and our business. You enjoy working in a team but take individual responsibly for your areas of work.

Why you should join us
ZeroMission is a growing and forward leaning company in a market full of possibilities. You will have the freedom to really make your mark on the organisation and to take climate action into your own hands. You will be able to execute on your ideas to improve our climate and our business and make true impact.

ZeroMission has together with our clients already contributed to climate benefits with the reduction over 4,5 million tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and this is only the beginning.

You will be part of a great team of sustainability and climate experts.

We recognize that flexibility is important to achieve a healthy work-life balance and we offer a hybrid work model with the base in our beautiful office in Gamla Stan in Stockholm.

We are connected to collective agreements and have an attractive benefit offer.

Finally, personal development is key to your and our success and we ensure that you get a structured plan with trainings, feedback sessions, and coaching opportunities to help your continual personal growth and development.

How to apply

Apply for the job by sending your application to jobb@zeromission.se

Please attach a personal letter and your CV with your email and write “Job application – Head of Calculations and Strategy” in the title.

Applications can be written in either Swedish or English.

Application deadline:

10 December 2022

Applications will be reviewed continuously so do not wait with your application.

Questions

Any questions regarding the position you can contact our CEO Henrik Juhlin on his cell 0737387936 or via email at  henrik.juhlin@zeromission.se.