Sustainability & Environmental Trainer / Consultant
New Yesterday
Location: Central Scotland, with flexibility for national travel
Salary: £32k-£42k
Full time and part time available
Join The Verdancy Group, a leading force in green skills training and sustainability consultancy.
As a trusted voice in sustainability and green skills, we're supporting the UK's transition to net zero by building the capabilities needed for long-term environmental change.
At The Verdancy Group, we believe climate goals and skills goals go hand in hand. We're here to close the green skills gap and help people into meaningful, future-ready careers, from retrofit and renewables to sustainability and circular economy roles.
We are part of Fedcap UK, a national organisation dedicated to helping individuals overcome barriers to employment and achieve long-term success.
Inspire Change and Drive Impact in the journey to net zero
We're looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Sustainability and Environmental Trainer & Consultant to deliver high-impact training, lead carbon and waste assessments, and to help businesses and individuals gain the knowledge and confidence to take meaningful steps towards a greener future.
You will play a key part in our growth, supporting our expansion from Scotland into wider UK regions, and helping build capacity within the team over time. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role with a blend of training, consultancy, and stakeholder engagement.
What you'll be doing
- Delivering accredited and bespoke training in sustainability, net zero, circular economy, and carbon literacy
- Conducting carbon footprint assessments (Scopes 1, 2, and 3), life-cycle assessments, and waste audits
- Supporting clients with sustainability integration, behaviour change, and environmental frameworks (e.g. ISO 14001, GRI, CDP, BREEAM)
- Creating engaging learning resources for adult learners across in-person, virtual, and blended formats
- Building strong client relationships and contribute to new business and funding opportunities
- Mentoring learners through qualifications, including SCQF and IEMA-accredited awards
- Collaborating with colleagues on bids, quality assurance, and continuous professional development
Essential
- Proven experience delivering training and consultancy in the environmental or sustainability sectors
- Hands-on expertise in carbon accounting and environmental impact reporting
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics
- A collaborative and learner-focused approach
- Strong organisational skills and the confidence to work independently
- IEMA Practitioner or on the path to Chartered Environmentalist status
- Teaching or assessing qualification (e.g. A1, PTLLS, L&D9DI)
- Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and UK climate policy
- Degree or professional qualification in environmental science, sustainability, or related field
- Help drive the green skills transition across the UK
- Be part of a passionate, values-driven team making real-world impact
- Enjoy flexible working and a supportive, inclusive culture
- Access strong professional development and CPD opportunities
- Play a key role in shaping and scaling national sustainability learning
About Us
Mission: To create opportunities for people by designing and delivering innovative, sustainable solutions and creating measurable changes for those who are socially disadvantaged.
Fedcap Employment and Fedcap Employment Scotland delivers employability solutions across the UK to build communities through a blend of local frontline professional teams and like-minded supply chain partners, using innovative and tested ideas developed both locally and internationally.
Our service is designed to give each individual the best opportunity according to his/her abilities and needs. Our programs provide targeted employment supports to a range of underserved groups, including single parents, people who were previously incarcerated and individuals with health, mental health and/or substance use conditions.
Fedcap Employment and Fedcap Employment Scotland joined The Fedcap Group in 2018.
Website: http://www.fedcapemployment.org/ #J-18808-Ljbffr
- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £60,000 - £80,000
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Consulting
