Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field
• Strong knowledge of carbon accounting frameworks (GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, SECR, TCFD)
• Professional certification in carbon accounting or sustainability reporting desirable
• Experience with Ecometrica platform preferred
• Proven experience managing sustainability or carbon data in a global context
• Skilled in Power BI or similar data visualisation tools
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Clear communicator with ability to influence at all levels
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Skilled in delivering training and guidance to non-specialist audience

Carbon Data & Reporting Lead
London – Hybrid
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
The Role:
At James Fisher, we are committed to playing our part in addressing the global challenge of climate change. We are looking for a skilled Lead Carbon Data & Governance Specialist to take responsibility for the governance, management, and reporting of carbon emissions across the Group. In this role, you will ensure that data is accurate, consistent, and transparent, while supporting divisional teams to strengthen reporting capability and contribute to the Group’s wider decarbonisation goals.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in carbon accounting and sustainability reporting, who thrives in a collaborative, data-driven environment and is passionate about driving decarbonisation initiatives.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Implement Group GHG reporting governance for Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions
• Ensure accurate, consistent, and auditable emissions reporting aligned with international standards
• Maintain effective data quality controls and coordinate third-party assurance activities
• Guide divisions in aligning local reporting with Group requirements
• Lead internal training on GHG data governance and reporting
• Coordinate data collection, validation, and submission
• Resolve data gaps and champion continuous improvement
• Support quarterly carbon footprint analysis
• Translate data into actionable recommendations for emissions reduction
• Assist with external climate-related disclosures (e.g., CDP, TCFD, SECR, ESOS)

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field
• Strong knowledge of carbon accounting frameworks (GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, SECR, TCFD)
• Professional certification in carbon accounting or sustainability reporting desirable
• Experience with Ecometrica platform preferred
• Proven experience managing sustainability or carbon data in a global context
• Skilled in Power BI or similar data visualisation tools
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Clear communicator with ability to influence at all levels
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Skilled in delivering training and guidance to non-specialist audiences

This role is central to our sustainability strategy, supporting teams across the Group to strengthen transparency and deliver accurate, reliable reporting. By providing insight and guidance, you will help ensure progress towards our carbon reduction commitments. We are looking for someone who is proactive, collaborative, and able to translate complex carbon data into clear, actionable information that supports effective decision-making
About Us:
James Fisher is a global engineering services company. From our origins as a ship owner and operator, we’ve evolved to provide the expertise and innovative technology our customers need in the harshest of environments across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport.
The Energy Division provides safe, sustainable products and services for two core markets, oil and gas and renewables.
The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support capabilities, for the defence and commercial diving markets.
Maritime Transport is a leading provider of global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship (STS) transfer services.
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