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We’re the Zero Carbon Company, a group of passionate individuals who’ve come together to fight the climate crisis, one meal at a time. We’re working with some of the UK’s most well-known food, drink and leisure brands to reach net zero at pace.

Food and drink account for a huge 35% of the UK’s carbon emissions, so we’re facing a massive challenge. It’s also an incredible opportunity to make a real difference. Our aim is to reshape food systems from (regenerative) farm to (responsible) fork, creating a sustainable future. Our goal is net zero, and we’re committed to getting there with transparency, ambition, and accountability.

Together, we have the power to be, and lead, the change the world needs. 

We focus on two main areas: 

- The Zero Carbon Forum (ZCF): A non-profit collaboration where hospitality businesses join forces to implement an ambitious net-zero roadmap 

- Zero Carbon Services (ZCS): Helping businesses go further with tailored carbon footprinting, reduction strategies, and sustainability consulting. 

We need a talented data analyst to help us turn our vision into real, measurable action on climate change. If you’re passionate about sustainability and want to be part of something that’s making a real impact, this could be the perfect role for you. 

About You: 

You’re a self-motivated person who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ve got a sharp eye for detail, love problem-solving, and take pride in producing high-quality work. Most importantly, you’re driven by the desire to create positive change for the planet. 

You’ll need to: 

• Work with large data sets, turning them into meaningful insights that drive action 

• Make sense of complex data and present it in a way that’s easy to understand and act upon 

• Spot any gaps in the data and apply logical thinking to fill them 

• Be comfortable with statistical analysis and numbers 

This role will place you at the heart of the hospitality sector’s journey to net zero, helping us build tools and systems that track progress and help clients set and achieve their sustainability goals. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Collect, clean, and process large datasets from various sources 

• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity 

• Continuously refine data collection processes to improve efficiency 

• Assist in developing and automating our tech platforms and data processing systems 

What We’re Looking For: 

• A genuine passion for working with data and making it work for sustainability 

• Strong expertise in Excel (if you’re a spreadsheet wizard, we’ll get along fine) 

• A keen interest in sustainability and a desire to tackle the climate crisis 

• A willingness to learn, grow, and evolve as part of our team 

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude 

Bonus Points: 

• Experience in the Hospitality industry 

• Familiarity with the GHG Protocol 

• Previous experience in carbon footprinting 

• Programming skills 

 
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all levels of our business. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. 

How to Apply: 

Does this sound like the perfect role for you? Then we’d love to hear from you! 

To be considered for this role, please send your CV and cover letter to info@zerocarboncompany.org

We’ll be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so don’t wait too long to apply. Closing date: 31^st January 2026 

Let’s make a real difference, together. 🌍 

We're working with recruiters, Acre, to identify an ambitious Sustainability Account Manager to join our growing team.

Zero Carbon Company supports food, drink and leisure businesses to reach net zero through software, data and consultancy. We work with leading brands to deliver tools, insight and collaborative initiatives that reduce carbon emissions while delivering commercial value.

This is delivered through two parts of the business. The Zero Carbon Forum is a not-for-profit collaboration for hospitality operators, sharing best practice, benchmark reporting, joint initiatives and monthly working groups. Members include McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King, Wetherspoons and Wagamama’s, with strong relationships at CEO and Board level.

Zero Carbon Services provides software and data to help businesses measure their carbon footprint, reduce emissions and manage legal and reporting requirements.

The Role

This is a client-facing role acting as a trusted sustainability advisor to hospitality brands. You’ll support clients to define and deliver their net zero plans, connecting them to Zero Carbon Company’s products, services and forum collaboration.

You’ll be seen as a sustainability expert within your accounts, balancing client retention, commercial growth and high quality delivery, while working closely with internal teams.

Responsibilities

Account Management

• Build trusted relationships across owned accounts, engaging Board leads and teams across Sustainability, Property, Food, Procurement, Finance and Marketing

• Advise clients on prioritising net zero actions that deliver cost savings, resilience and brand enhancement

• Provide support on transition planning, functional alignment and regulatory compliance, including CSRD, UK SRS and IFRS S2

• Translate technical sustainability topics into commercially focused language for senior stakeholders

• Track progress against net zero priorities and manage renewals, further product/service offering and cross-selling

• Build practical business cases for climate action and broker best practice sharing between members in the forum 

Business Development & Delivery

• Create account plans and lead opportunities to further product/service offering within owned accounts

• Manage your pipeline through HubSpot, keeping proposals and contracts up to date

• Work with internal delivery teams to manage and present services such as Carbon Footprinting

• Partner with Marketing on account-based campaigns and client case studies

• Act as the voice of the client internally, sharing insight on emerging needs

Desired Skills

• Experience in sustainability consultancy, advisory or member services roles, ideally within hospitality or a related sector

• Experience engaging organisations at different stages of net zero maturity

• Knowledge of services including Carbon Footprinting, LCAs, PCFs, Transition Plans and carbon reduction pathways

• Strong commercial mindset with experience building ROI-led business cases

• Familiarity with climate-related regulations, including CSRD and IFRS S2

Desired Systems experience (not essential): Hubspot, LinkedIn, Excel/PowerPoint

If you’re interested or want a confidential chat, please get in touch with Jesse at Acre who is happy to share more about the team, culture and what success looks like in the role jesse.harford@acre.com.