3ADAPT are seeking a Senior Net Zero & Climate Change Adaptation Consultant 

 
 

Job Title: Net Zero & Climate Change Adaptation Strategy Consultant (Senior Grade) 

Location: Hybrid (Bath) 2-3 days a week in the office 

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience 

About 3Adapt

3ADAPT is a boutique strategy and advisory consultancy, partnering with high-profile organisations to define and implement strategic sustainability objectives. We operate across multiple scales, from organisational strategies to individual projects, portfolios, and asset-level solutions. Our core service areas include Net Zero and Energy, Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience, Circular Economies, Ecosystems and Resources, Social Sustainability, and Organisational Change. 


Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Net Zero & Climate Change Adaptation Strategy Consultant to join our team. With at least 5 years of industry experience, you will play a key role in supporting our clients as they develop, coordinate, and implement strategies for carbon reduction and climate resilience. This position will involve working across a diverse range of sectors, including higher education, cultural heritage, research, and grant-giving organisations. The ideal candidate will bring fresh perspectives to challenge the status quo and find innovative solutions that address the pressing issues of climate adaptation and sustainability.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of net zero and climate change adaptation strategies, covering organisational assets, operations, and supply chains 

  • Conduct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions assessments and carbon footprint analyses in line with the GHG Protocol

  • Set and monitor GHG emissions scenarios, reduction targets, and climate adaptation pathways to enhance resilience 

  • Ensure alignment with key voluntary reporting frameworks, including the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)

  • Provide guidance on energy and carbon policy developments, compliance, and best practices in both mitigation and adaptation 

  • Manage projects effectively from inception to completion, tracking progress and ensuring high-quality outcomes

  • Develop business cases and impact assessments to support client decision-making on investments in sustainability and climate resilience. 


Qualifications & Skills

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in sustainability consulting, carbon management, climate adaptation, or a related field

  • Strong understanding of energy and carbon policies, along with hands-on experience in carbon compliance, reporting, and climate adaptation planning

  • Proven ability to interpret and apply frameworks such as SBTi, TCFD, TNFD, and ISSB

  • Experience in setting and tracking carbon reduction targets, as well as in developing climate resilience strategies 

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences

  • Proficiency in project management and a demonstrated track record of delivering impactful results

  • Relevant degree or professional qualification in sustainability, environmental science, or a related field. 


Desirable Skills

  • In-depth understanding of climate change adaptation frameworks, with experience in implementing strategies for resilience and adaptation 

  • Experience in stakeholder consultation, facilitation, and engagement, particularly with senior-level clients

  • Proven ability to secure new business and contribute to project proposals

  • Commercial awareness and familiarity with evidence-based approaches to sustainability research and modelling. 


WHAT 3ADAPT OFFERS

At 3ADAPT, you will be part of a team of sustainability professionals who are passionate about driving impactful change. We offer a collaborative and flexible working environment that values personal growth and professional development. As a Net Zero & Climate Change Adaptation Strategy Consultant, you will work on a diverse range of projects that influence sustainable practices and outcomes for organisations and communities alike. 

Working as part of our small but growing team, you will get unparalleled exposure to a diverse and varied workload. We want to learn from those that we work with and share our experiences with people who are going to make a difference. 

In return, we offer you: 

  • The flexibility to specialise, but also to explore new areas of expertise

  • Unrivalled client facing contact and opportunities for career progression

  • A collaborative and diverse work environment in a small and supportive team

  • A competitive salary depending on experience (based on a 37.5 hour working week)

  • 5% pension company contribution on top of personal contribution

  • Annual bonus opportunities depending on business performance

  • Life insurance

  • Encouragement and support to pursue personal training and learning opportunities, including payment of an annual professional subscription

  • 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays

  • Flexible working options with core office hours tailored to individual needs. 

We also strongly believe that we should ‘practice what we preach’ and operate within our own ‘Doing Good: Responsibility and Sustainability Policy’. This sets out our commitments to ensuring that our own business is having a positive impact through growing Natural, Social, Human, Intellectual, Manufactured and Financial capitals.

We also strongly believe that we should ‘practice what we preach’ and operate within our own ‘Doing Good: Responsibility and Sustainability Policy’. This sets out our commitments to ensuring that our own business is having a positive impact through growing Natural, Social, Human, Intellectual, Manufactured and Financial capitals.  

As part of this we: 

  • Commit to the development of a diverse team and equitable pay and rewards

  • Encourage staff to undertake 2 days of volunteering per year on charitable / educational work

  • Donate a percentage of profits to good causes of the team’s choice

  • Will be net zero carbon across all scopes by 2023 and a further commitment to becoming climate positive. 

At 3ADAPT, we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to drive sustainable change. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply. 



INTERESTED?

If you’re ready to join our team in the World Heritage City of Bath and contribute to shaping the future of sustainable strategies, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and covering letter to future@3adapt.com, and we’ll be in touch.