Description
We’re on the look out for an Interim Operations Director to join us for a period of up to 9 months to own the delivery of a key project. You’ll provide strategic and operational leadership for the delivery of Planet Mark’s carbon measurement and analytics services. The role requires deep carbon measurement and reduction expertise and a strong understanding of emissions measurement methodologies, operational data, and the systems used to calculate and assure carbon outcomes.
This role is a fixed term contract for up to 9 months. Application deadline date: Wednesday 18th March 2026.
What that means day to day
You’ll bring experience from technically complex, data‑driven environments—such as carbon accounting, climate technology, or product‑led organisations—and will drive forward the delivery of a new data model that maintains the integrity, quality, and compliance of carbon data across the full lifecycle, from member‑provided operational inputs through to analytics and reporting. This role will lead the build of a new scalable, compliant data framework, determine new data governance and assurance processes, and drive continuous improvement across tools, processes, and standards alignment.
As a senior leader, the Interim Operations Director works closely with Technical, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure robust, future‑ready measurement services that support Planet Mark’s growth ambitions and industry impact, including engagement with evolving standards, policy, and external industry bodies where relevant.
Responsibilities will include:
* Provide senior leadership and ownership of the carbon data framework and analytical inputs and outputs; ensuring reliable, scalable and technically robust delivery across Planet Mark’s services.
* Own the evolution of systems, data requirements and operational workflows that underpin carbon measurement, translating complex methodologies and standards into scalable, product‑led solutions.
* Be responsive to Planet Mark’s carbon data and measurement approaches, overseeing data quality, governance, audit readiness and alignment with relevant reporting standards and methodologies.
* Partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to identify platform requirements that drive system adoption, and reduce operational risk through automation, tooling and process design.
* Deliver the means for the development of analytics and insights that enable decision‑making across value chains, sectors and portfolios, informed by high‑quality operational and emissions data.
* Line management responsibility for the Operations teams consisting of carbon consultants and data analysts.
Salary & Benefits
We operate a hybrid workplace policy. We want you to be able to do your best work here and offer many ways to support our team.
* 🌴 Generous annual leave
* 💰 Pension scheme with employer contributions
* 💸 Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback
Alcumus is proudly an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves.
**If you apply**:
• A response to your application within 15 working days.
• An interview process consisting of an initial discovery call with the recruiter, a first‑stage interview via Microsoft Teams, and an additional interview (likely face‑to‑face) with the stakeholders you’ll be working with closely in the role. We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best; if you need us to make any adjustments, please let us know.
Company
About Planet Mark
We see a world where we all contribute to a thriving planet and together, we are a collective force for good. Planet Mark is a sustainability certification which recognises outstanding achievements, encourages action, and builds an empowered community of like‑minded individuals. We work with businesses to rigorously measure their carbon footprint and social value, engage their staff and supply chain to unlock their knowledge and drive passion for change, and communicate their progress to build a positive brand. We help businesses put a purpose at the heart of their organisation that brings social, environmental, and economic considerations together.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity workplace. All candidates will be afforded equal opportunity through the recruiting process. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity and/or expression. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team of highly talented individuals and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation/adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.
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