Head of Global Consulting Services (m/w/d) - Climate Action

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Job Description

Climate change, and the urgency to provide solutions, is driving major changes in corporate strategy across the globe. Citizens, governments, and investors alike are pushing for net-zero carbon and corporates are increasingly demanding our consulting expertise.

Reporting into the Chief Revenue Officer, you will be joining an industry leading organisation as a department head, to lead our global Consulting Services function. You will accelerate organisational growth across our global offices, working closely with the country Managing Directors to build in-country consulting capacity, driving best in class advisory services, ensuring retention of our key accounts and expanding the range of services we provide to our existing customer base. Furthermore, what you can expect:

  • Building up and leading the global Consulting Services team at ClimatePartner
  • Representing the Consulting Services activities of ClimatePartner internally and externally
  • Representing ClimatePartner´s interests on Consulting Services topics in relevant committees, networks, and initiatives
  • Further developing the Consulting Services portfolio at ClimatePartner
  • Steering the global Network of Consulting Services within ClimatePartner to ensure a strong global collaboration between the different ClimatePartner country subsidiaries
  • Ensuring successful project delivery by managing a team of consultants and own customer work
  • Consulting customers on different topics in the carbon space e.g. reduction target setting, decarbonization roadmaps and supplier engagement projects
  • Enthusiasm for the topic of sustainability and climate action
  • At least 10+ years of practical experience in management consulting or a specialist department of a company in a leading position
  • Advanced knowledge in areas such as Science-Based Targets, Net Zero, decarbonization strategies, Sustainable supply chain management and reporting (CDP, CSRD, TCFD, etc.)
  • Experience in managing projects to improve the climate performance of a company
  • Experience in managing international teams and in growing consulting units successfully
  • Strong communication, presentation and moderation skills and the ability to communicate complex issues convincingly in English and German (desirable)
  • An affinity for numbers and excellent analytical skills
  • A strong network in relevant industries, initiatives, and committees
  • Joy to work in a dynamic international working environment
  • Entrepreneurial way of thinking and wish to support and develop customers in the long term Simply click the application button below to apply to this position. Make sure that you include the following documents in English:

  • your latest CV
  • a cover letter Have any questions? Feel free to contact Maike ([email protected]​).

    Creating an inclusive environment is important to us. We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to any aspect which makes them unique. If you need any reasonable adjustments to make the application process accessible for you, we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

    Find out more about working at ClimatePartner and see all our current job openings at climatepartner.com/career.

    We look forward to your application!

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