Head of Consulting – Energy & Carbon

As a Head of Consulting, the work centres on leading and develop the internal consultancy team delivering services – this includes ESOS, SBTi, LCA, EPDs, TCFD, Carbon Footprinting (Scopes 1, 2 & 3) and sustainability training. It would suit someone who can bring foster a strong, positive team culture through regular 1‑to‑1s, coaching and leadership of team leads to the role.

Known job details

• Employer: Energy & Carbon
• Pay: £70,000
• Work model: Remote
• Salary up to £70,000 – flex for the right candidate.
• Mostly remote role with 1‑2 days based in the Newcastle office.
• Bonus opportunities based on personal, team and business performance.
• If you’re looking for a new role in 2026 and want to help shape the sustainability consultancy within a forward‑thinking consultancy, we’d love to hear from you – apply today.

Likely focus of the role

• Leading and develop the internal consultancy team delivering services – this includes ESOS, SBTi, LCA, EPDs, TCFD, Carbon Footprinting (Scopes 1, 2 & 3) and sustainability training.
• Own and implement process improvements across upselling, cross‑selling, service delivery and client communications.
• Overseeing consultancy project workflows to ensure timely, high‑quality delivery.

Requirements mentioned

• Proven experience leading consultancy teams and complex client engagements.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing KPIs, P&L and account growth.