About us
We are Optimised, a team of 140 people driven by passion to create a positive impact and make a real difference in the world!

With offices across the UK in Ashby, Blackpool, Bristol, and Sittingbourne, and our team of engineers working nationwide, we pride ourselves on delivering impactful solutions to optimise the world’s transition to net zero and beyond.

We recognise that the climate emergency is the greatest challenge of our generation, and we're driven both personally and professionally to be a force for positive change.

We deliver a range of integrated energy and sustainability solutions spanning Carbon Impact, Utility Management and Building Optimisation that help our clients achieve their decarbonisation goals whilst delivering significant returns on investment.

As a certified B Corp, we place purpose before profit, upholding the highest standards of social and environmental performance, diversity, inclusion, and accountability in everything we do.

At Optimised, we know that our people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a flexible, fun, and supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best. We’re always looking for individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a positive impact.

As we continue to grow, we need more dedicated people to join our mission. If you're driven by purpose and ready to contribute to a better future, we’d love to hear from you!

About the role
Are you an ambitious leader with a passion for driving meaningful change in the journey to Net Zero?

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Net Zero Advisory to lead, grow and enhance our advisory department driving the growth, development and execution of impactful Net Zero transition plans for clients across diverse industries —helping even more organisations implement effective decarbonisation strategies.

Beyond leading the Net Zero team, you'll collaborate closely with our Reporting and Energy Transition teams to develop practical, results-driven decarbonisation plans. You will also work closely with our sales team to support business development activities and onboard new clients to the department.

Your leadership will be instrumental in:

• Inspiring and developing the Net Zero team to reach new heights.
• Owning the Profit & Loss responsibility for the Net Zero department.
• Driving strategic client engagement, helping businesses define their Net Zero pathways.
• Strengthening our market presence, securing high-value contracts, and benchmarking against competitors.
• Shaping our advisory services, evolving them to meet changing market demands.
• Building influential relationships, engaging with senior decision-makers both internally and externally.

This is more than just a leadership role—it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of Net Zero.

We understand that candidates have varying experiences, and it is unlikely that all aspects of the role description will be an exact match. Please don’t be deterred if that is the case - we’d love to hear from you if you are passionate about our vision and have relevant experience.

Interested?
If you are interested and think you can help us achieve our mission to net zero, we would love to receive your application. If you have any queries regarding the role before applying, please contact us at

Recruitment agencies
We will not consider CVs or speculative proposals from any agencies therefore we kindly request you not to contact us.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible working environment, that promotes diversity. We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert or seeking an alternative working pattern. We recognise that talent comes in various forms, and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone

If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

• Significant professional experience in net zero consulting or similar
• Technical expertise in development of net zero pathways including Greenhouse Gas emissions calculations & inventories, scope 3 materiality assessments, carbon reduction target modelling, science-based target accreditation with SBTi, net zero workshops, Scope 1, 2 and 3 reduction strategies, carbon abatement simulations, net zero roadmaps & reports, carbon tracking, Renewable energy services (RECs, PPA)
• Knowledge of net zero reporting standards and frameworks including GHG Protocol, SBTi, CDP, GRESB, UKTPT, CRREM, GRESB, TCFD and ISO 50001
• Experience in leading, growing and developing a dynamic, hybrid team
• Commercial awareness of UK Government carbon and energy policy landscape and incentives
• Experience of climate risk assessments (TCFD etc) is desirable
• Project Management qualification to Prince 2 or equivalent is desirable
• High IT literacy skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel (Power BI desirable)
• Purpose driven mindset
• An open and approachable manner, backed up by high moral and ethical standards
• Passion for social or environmental issues
• Proactive attitude that brings drive, energy and passion to the role
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a strong team player
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships both digitally and in person
• Strong resilience and positivity particularly in challenging situations
• Accountability to yourself and others
• High attention to detail
• Full UK drivers’ licence
• Eligibility to work in the UK...