Position outline
- Location: Remote (must be eligible to work in the UK)
- Contract: Permanent (6-month probation)
- Hours: Part-time, 24–32 hours per week (flexible)
- Salary: £24,000–£40,000 per annum (depending on experience and whether 0.6 or 0.8 FTE)
- Application deadline: 8:00 AM GMT, 23 February 2026
Position overview
We are seeking a Standards and Guidance Specialist with strong analytical and organisational skills, deep knowledge of greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting standards, and an entrepreneurial mindset to support the growth of Cool Farm’s advisory services.
In this role, you will help translate international standards into clear, operational methodologies for the Cool Farm Platform and support the early growth of a new advisory service offering for members and supply chain reporters.
You will work closely with modellers, developers, and product managers to ensure that Cool Farm’s methods remain robust, transparent, and aligned with evolving guidance such as the IPCC Guidelines, WRI Land Sector and Removals Guidance, and the Carbon Removals Certification Framework.
The role requires strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret technical requirements, assess uncertainty, and contribute meaningfully to method development and implementation. You will report to the Head of Science and Methods and be supported by the wider Cool Farm secretariat.
Your key responsibilities
- Interpret and operationalise evolving GHG and sustainability standards (e.g. IPCC, GHG Protocol, ISO, FLAG, WRI, TNFD) to ensure alignment with Cool Farm methodologies.
- Support the development of advisory and consulting services for members and external clients.
- Contribute to bid development, scoping, costings, and resource planning.
- Deliver or coordinate technical advisory work, including standards interpretation, data analysis, and methodological support.
- Contribute to the development, testing, review, and documentation of models used within the Cool Farm Platform.
- Conduct data checks and quality assurance, including validation of model outputs using Excel and other analytical tools.
- Produce clear technical documentation and support knowledge sharing across the organisation.
- Support or lead engagement with internal and external working groups and stakeholders.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of methods, processes, and guidance materials.
Essential criteria
- Demonstrated understanding of GHG accounting and sustainability standards (e.g. IPCC, GHG Protocol, ISO, FLAG, WRI).
- Experience delivering or supporting consulting or technical advisory work.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with excellent proficiency in Excel.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex scientific or technical information to different audiences.
- High attention to detail and strong commitment to scientific accuracy.
- Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working in a remote environment.
- Background in agriculture, environmental science, sustainability, or a related field.
- Experience working with or interpreting carbon or sustainability models (e.g. IPCC Tier 1–3 approaches).
- Fluent in English and eligible to work in the UK.
Application process
- Applications should be submitted via the application form.
- Deadline: 8:00 AM GMT, 23 February 2026.
- Applications will be reviewed by two reviewers, with the first page hidden during shortlisting.
- Interviews are expected to take place in March 2026 and will be held virtually.
- Interviews will last approximately one hour, with questions shared in advance.
- Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a written task (up to 4 hours).
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know.
For more information about Cool Farm, visit https://coolfarm.org/ or contact megan.mckerchar@coolfarm.org.
