MIISustainable AviationManager
Are you looking for a new opportunity to help make the aviation industry more sustainable? Weare currently seekingnew colleagues who understand the complexities of sustainability solutions and can apply these in an aviation context, with a key focus on expertise in MRV.
Decarbonising aviation has never been more important. Our work spans the design, evaluation and implementation of policies, development of pragmatic corporate sustainability strategies, and the delivery of sustainability initiatives. Our clients include governments, agencies, NGO, airlines, airports, and others on the journey to more sustainability operations.
The role:
As a Sustainable Aviation Manager,you’ll be a key part of our team delivering projects to reduce the environmental impact of aviation. This role sits within our dedicated Sustainable Aviation team, which is part of the Aviation, Travel and Tourism consulting division. A major focus of the role will be providing advisory services related to sustainability legislation, with particular emphasis on Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) frameworks. MRV is a cornerstone of carbon market mechanisms and climate regulations. It plays a critical role in ensuring environmental integrity, as it not only supports compliance with regulatory requirements but also enhances the credibility and accountability of climate action
In addition to MRV - related work there will be opportunities to contribute to the diverse aviation projects delivered across the wider division. This may include working with senior members of the team to expand our offerings to both new and existing clients.
The role does not have direct line management responsibilities but will require providing key expertise and project management. Line management opportunities may exist in future if desired by the successful candidate.
This role can be based in either Spain orthe UK. We are open to candidates based in our offices in Madrid and London, hybrid, or remote in-country.
How you will make an impact:
1. Contributing to the delivery of aviation sustainability projects.
2. Provide ICF’s clients with robust solutions to emerging challenges. To do this, you will keepup to date with new market developments, policies, practices, and develop new ways of working.
3. Support business growthincluding activities such as buildingclient relationships, writing proposals, contributing to insightful articles, and attending conferences.
The knowledge,skills and experience we’re looking for:
4. At least 3 years of direct experience in one or more of the following:
5. Monitoring Reporting and Verification processes under aviation-related carbon schemes, such as EU ETS or UK ETS, CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation) and ReFuelEU Aviation.
6. Preparing or reviewing aircraft operator emissions reports and compliance documentation.
7. Undertaking commercial aircraft operational fuel planning, fuel monitoring and data management.
8. Airline ESG data collection and reporting.
9. More than seven years of professionalexperience with at least five working in one or more of the following organisations: an airline, regulatory authority, accredited verification body or consultancyteam (specifically in aviation carbon schemes compliance).
10. Excellent research and communication skills including policy research and formal report writing, presentation and client management, primarily in English. Must have the ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly - including conducting internal or external workshops and training sessions.Experience of doing so with external regulators, auditors, and industry bodies is a benefit.
11. Direct experience in the processing, analysis, and visualization of varied datasets, primarily in excel. An understanding of more advanced data management practices and systems is desirable butis not core to the role.
12. Bachelor’s degree or higher in arelevant field, such as engineering, economics, policy, law, or environment.
The strengths and behaviours required:
13. Expertise and interest in sustainability.
14. Project management, self-organisation and task leadership.
15. Strong analysis and problem-solving capabilities with high attention to detail.
16. Research and communication skills with a particular emphasis on policy.
17. Sound business ethics, including the protection of confidential information.
18. Working with a collaborative team.