Manager, Methodology Development Gold Standard

GeoPolist; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A civil society NGO based in the United Kingdom is looking for a Manager for Methodology Development. This role involves overseeing carbon accounting methodologies, managing technical groups, and leading innovation in measurement frameworks. The ideal candidate holds a PhD or a master’s degree with significant experience in carbon markets and must demonstrate exceptional project management and collaboration skills. Remote working options are available with a supportive and mission-driven team.

Benefits

30 days of holiday annually

Remote Working Contribution

Dynamic non-profit environment

Qualifications

• PhD with 5+ years sectoral experience or master’s degree with 8+ years sectoral experience in carbon markets.
• Expert knowledge of greenhouse gas accounting methodologies and international standards.
• Proven success in handling complex technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and management of impact quantification methodologies.
• Manage and coordinate technical working groups for methodology development.
• Lead and mentor technical teams in carbon accounting methodology development.

Skills

Expert knowledge of greenhouse gas accounting methodologies

Excellence in project management

Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

Education

PhD with 5+ years experience or master’s with 8+ years in carbon markets

Job description

Position Description

Manager, Methodology Development (9 mth maternity cover contract)

Technical - United Kingdom (Remote)

Gold Standard is a civil society NGO and a standards body that promotes the best that can be achieved in climate and development projects. It was established in 2003 by WWF and other international NGOs as a best practice standard to ensure that projects which reduce carbon emissions also deliver credible, high‑integrity sustainable development benefits. In close collaboration with its network of partners (civil society, governments, and private sector), Gold Standard leads several global innovation programs and supports 4000+ climate and development projects in over 100 countries worldwide.

The role is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization's methodology development function, focusing on carbon accounting and impact measurement methodologies for community, energy and carbon removal sectors. It supports the drive for innovation in measurement frameworks while ensuring alignment with Paris Agreement, international standards, impact verification requirements and best practices approaches.

What you will be doing

• Support the development and management of impact quantification methodologies with focus on measurement, reporting, and verification frameworks.
• Manage and coordinate technical working groups for methodology development and enhancement.
• Oversee multiple parallel methodology development processes for various carbon accounting applications.
• Lead and mentor technical teams in carbon accounting methodology development.
• Identify emerging opportunities for new and innovative methodologies development and innovative technology‑based solutions for standard/methodology level adoptions.

Who we are looking for

• PhD with 5+ years sectoral experience or master’s degree with 8+ years sectoral experience in carbon markets or a related field.
• Expert knowledge of greenhouse gas accounting methodologies and international standards, including lifecycle assessment frameworks, Paris Agreement frameworks (e.g., Article 6.4), GHG verification, or related environmental fields.
• Excellence in project management, with proven success in handling complex technical initiatives while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, particularly in managing diverse, international teams and expert networks.

What we can offer you

• All Employees are entitled to 30 days of holiday annually, pro‑rated for part‑time Employees.
• Remote Working Contribution for remote workers.
• A mission‑driven organisation working at the leading edge of climate and sustainability.
• Rewarding work in a dynamic non‑profit environment.
• A collaborative workplace within a multicultural team.
• An ambitious, agile and flexible environment.
• We are unable to sponsor VISAs and only candidates with the correct right to work documents will be considered.

Our values

• Pioneering – We focus on those that have the most promise to contribute to our vision and mission, bringing them to market with the requisite planning and resources.
• Rigorous – We build on our reputation for quality and rigor with more robust measurement of outcomes, stronger safeguards and greater impact across the Sustainable Development Goals. Our objective is to make rigor simpler and more achievable at scale.
• Collaborative – We work with key partners who share our goals and complement our strengths. Our partnership strategy aims to move beyond working opportunistically as a delivery partner in favor of collaborating in long‑term strategic synergy.
• Transparent – We were established to bring confidence, trust, and accountability to carbon markets. We will continue to take strides to improve transparency in our own processes, in the broader market and in non‑market mechanisms.

Application instructions

Apply through the provided application portal. Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.