Work With Us

Work with us

As The Carbon Literacy Project continues to scale up, we expect paid positions to become available more frequently and they will be advertised on this page.

The Carbon Literacy Project is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. This is a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to support individuals from different backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from individuals who are:

  • Black, Asian, or belong to an ethnic minority group in the UK
  • from working-class backgrounds
  • living with a disability

… all of whom are currently under-represented within The Carbon Literacy Project and the wider environmental sector.

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Careers with Us

Events Coordinator

We are hiring an Events Coordinator to join our growing team. We often hold events for those within our networks, from launch events, to workshops, to awards ceremonies; they cover a variety of themes and are aimed at different audiences. As we continue to expand the Project, the variety of events that we want and need to host will continue increasing. Therefore, we want to work with an experienced and knowledgeable Events Coordinator who will lead on the main responsibilities that come with organising and running the logistical side of any successful event.

Team: Operations Team
Rate: FTE range: £24,500 – £28,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: This role can be full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time. Our usual working day is 9:30 to 17:30.
Location: This is a freelance role, so working hours are flexible. We offer the choice of working from our Manchester office or hybrid working. You will be required to travel to Manchester or other locations for key events.
Application Deadline: 22nd March 2024

How to Apply
Please download the job description and complete the online application form. There is a section to attach a CV. Please do not attach a cover letter as this information is covered within the form.

Academic Placements

Data and Reporting Intern

As a Data and Reporting Intern, you will support the Sector Toolkit Team, doing vital work to help the team evidence its impact and tell the stories of climate action across different sectors. The Data and Reporting Intern role will help the team expand and enhance its work in this area by delivering and improving our systems for collecting, collating, and presenting our data in a useful and engaging way. This role will see you embedded within the team, using both qualitative and quantitative data to produce/assist with analysis, reports, testimonials and other tasks. As this role sits within a rapidly developing team, there may be opportunities to initiate and co-develop new ways of working and, in turn, to develop your data and reporting skills further.

Team: Sector Toolkit Team
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Expected Start: Between 8th July & 16th September 2024
Expected Duration: 12 months – working either full-time (5 days per week) or part-time (3 days per week). Please ensure your University and Department allow for this form of placement set-up before applying.
Location: At our Manchester office, with the option to work remotely or hybrid.
Application Closing Date: 10th May 2024

How to Apply
Please download the job description and complete the online application form. There is a section to attach a CV. Please do not attach a cover letter as this information is covered within the form.

Digital Communications Intern

As a Digital Communications Intern, you will play a key role in our small, dynamic Communications Team. Supporting the Digital Communications Officer, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience assisting with social media, email marketing and website communications. In this role, you will be assigned personal responsibilities and tasks relating to existing and new digital communications campaigns, including crafting compelling content and copywriting to engage with our audience through social media and email marketing. You’ll also have the opportunity to support the upkeep of our website, ensuring that content is up- to-date, user-friendly, and optimised for search engines. As such, you’ll bring forward your creative mindset and fresh ideas for cohesive visual and written content to further engage and grow our audience, enhancing our online presence across channels.

Team: Communications Team
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Expected Start: Between 8th July & 16th September 2024
Expected Duration: 12 months – working either full-time (5 days per week) or part-time (3 days per week). Please ensure your University and Department allow for this form of placement set-up before applying.
Location: At our Manchester office, with the option to work remotely or hybrid.
Application Closing Date: 10th May 2024

How to Apply
Please download the job description and complete the online application form. There is a section to attach a CV. Please do not attach a cover letter as this information is covered within the form.

Events Support & Administration Intern

As an Events Support and Administration Officer Intern, you will support the Events Coordinator in the organisation, administration and delivery of events. Through this role, you will be fully immersed in the workings of our team, pitching in with daily activities, being assigned personal responsibilities and tasks. The events that we currently host throughout the year often involve coordination across a variety of teams, so, to ensure the smooth running of any event, a willingness to develop great communication skills is essential. Rigorous planning and strategic execution of these events ensures that our standing in the community is upheld, so supporting the Events Coordinator with good administrative processes is intrinsic to this role, as we take great pride in delivering enjoyable, well-organised and often impressive occasions.

Team: Operations Team
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Expected Start: Between 8th July & 16th September 2024
Expected Duration: 12 months – working either full-time (5 days per week) or part-time (3 days per week). Please ensure your University and Department allow for this form of placement set-up before applying.
Location: At our Manchester office, with the option to work remotely or hybrid.
Application Closing Date: 10th May 2024

How to Apply
Please download the job description and complete the online application form. There is a section to attach a CV. Please do not attach a cover letter as this information is covered within the form.

Finance Intern

As Finance Intern, you will play a key role in our small but dedicated Finance Team, helping to support every stage of our financial processes. The Carbon Literacy Project has a strong and rapidly growing client base, meaning that the demand on the Finance Team is increasing rapidly. As such, this role will be pivotal to ensuring the smooth functioning of our processes as we aim to continue our trajectory of 50%+ growth per year. You will be assigned personal responsibilities and tasks relating to existing and new financial priorities. Bringing your acute eye for detail and interest in finance, you will support and increase our financial capabilities.

Team: Finance Team
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Expected Start: Between 8th July & 16th September 2024
Expected Duration: 12 months – working either full-time (5 days per week) or part-time (3 days per week). Please ensure your University and Department allow for this form of placement set-up before applying.
Location: At our Manchester office, with the option to work remotely or hybrid.
Application Closing Date: 10th May 2024

How to Apply
Please download the job description and complete the online application form. There is a section to attach a CV. Please do not attach a cover letter as this information is covered within the form.

Graphic Design Intern

As a Graphic Design Intern, you will be fully immersed within the workings of our growing team. Based within the Communications Team, this role will work closely with, and be focused on, supporting the Sectoral Advocacy Team with updating externally facing materials, to align with the new and improved organisational branding. This will involve utilising the brand guidelines and colour guidelines to enhance current materials, to produce high-quality, consistent, recognisable and eye-catching resources. The Graphic Design Intern will ensure that the Sectoral Advocacy Team’s materials align with the wider visual universe of The Carbon Literacy Project. This role will offer a dynamic mix of projects, collaborative cross-team working and hands-on graphic design experience, providing a comprehensive experience into the many different areas of graphic design conducted across the Project.

Team: Communications Team
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Expected Start: Between 8th July & 16th September 2024
Expected Duration: 12 months – working either full-time (5 days per week) or part-time (3 days per week). Please ensure your University and Department allow for this form of placement set-up before applying.
Location: At our Manchester office, with the option to work remotely or hybrid.
Application Closing Date: 10th May 2024

How to Apply
Please download the job description and complete the online application form. There is a section to attach a CV. Please do not attach a cover letter as this information is covered within the form.

IT & Systems Intern

As an IT & Systems Intern with The Carbon Literacy Project, you will be fully immersed in the workings of our growing team, pitching in with daily activities, being assigned personal responsibilities and tasks, and carrying out specific project work as and when the need arises. The IT & Systems Intern will get involved with multiple mini-projects, including updating internal resources, assisting with internal IT enquiries, data handling, organisation and analysis in relation to our CRM system, Salesforce, supporting with online events, assisting with internal IT enquiries & supporting users.

Team: IT Team
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Expected Start: Between 8th July & 16th September 2024
Expected Duration: 12 months – working either full-time (5 days per week) or part-time (3 days per week). Please ensure your University and Department allow for this form of placement set-up before applying.
Location: At our Manchester office, with the option to work remotely or hybrid.
Application Closing Date: 10th May 2024

How to Apply
Please download the job description and complete the online application form. There is a section to attach a CV. Please do not attach a cover letter as this information is covered within the form.

Operations Intern

As an Operations Intern with The Carbon Literacy Project, you will be fully immersed in the workings of our small-medium sized team. This role will primarily cover our core operations, which is largely work related to the various accreditations & certifications that we offer. This will likely include involvement in individual certification work, and there will also be the opportunity to get involved with Criteria Checking and course accreditation, work around our Carbon Literate Organisation award scheme, our Trainer Network and it’s exciting, regular events, and for those where there is an interest, we will also have HR-related work available, helping us progress systems that support our growing team. There is some flexibility in this role, and we aim to tailor the opportunity to the person undertaking the placement, depending on their areas of interest.

Team: Operations Team
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Expected Start: Between 8th July & 16th September 2024
Expected Duration: 12 months – working either full-time (5 days per week) or part-time (3 days per week). Please ensure your University and Department allow for this form of placement set-up before applying.
Location: At our Manchester office, with the option to work remotely or hybrid.
Application Closing Date: 10th May 2024

How to Apply
Please download the job description and complete the online application form. There is a section to attach a CV. Please do not attach a cover letter as this information is covered within the form.

Careers in Carbon Literacy

Climate Trainers  - Cumbria Action for Sustainability

Cumbria Action for Sustainability are looking for up to three friendly, articulate and highly motivated trainers to join our existing training team to help meet the growing demand for our very popular Climate and Carbon Literacy and related training programme.

This role will to help us train more than 3,000 people from a wide variety of backgrounds and organisations over the duration of the project (funded until Dec 2025, but with the chance of extension, subject to funding). Our courses range from full day accredited Carbon Literacy training to half day Climate Fresk sessions to 30-minute introductory sessions. This is a great opportunity to do interesting work with an award-winning environmental charity and help inspire and inform people to take action to combat climate change at an individual, organisational and community level.

Salary: Freelance Contract @ £21.50 per hour
Location: Home working / client sites
Deadline: 09:00 Friday 15th March 2024

Find out more about this role here.

Associate Carbon Literacy Trainer - Positive Planet

Positive Positive are recruiting an Associate Carbon Literacy Trainer to join their team.

The Associate Carbon Literacy Trainer will be pivotal in delivering and facilitating sustainability training provided by Positive Planet in both a face-to-face and online environment. The candidate will be an excellent trainer and communicator, with a track record of delivering high-quality training, able to lead dynamic interactive workshops, and have an interest in sustainability and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities for businesses to respond to the climate crisis.

Salary: Freelance
Based: Manchester city centre offices with flexible home-working encouraged, plus travel to clients across the UK.
Deadline: Ongoing

Find out more about this role here.

 

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From time to time, we advertise positions that are available in our wider circle of business and organisational contacts which are relevant to The Carbon Literacy Project. These include positions where Carbon Literacy is part of the role, listed as a criterion, or specific Carbon Literacy roles within your workplace.

These external opportunities are listed above as they become available.

If your organisation is currently recruiting and you would like us to advertise your available roles, please fill in the form below and email it to info@carbonliteracy.com.

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