Head of Training & Professional Development

Head of Training & Professional DevelopmentLocation

UK (Remote / Hybrid)Salary

£47,000 – £52,000 baseBonus

Uncapped, performance‑related (expected total package £65,000+)Application ProcessFull application process is described at the bottom of this form.

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Applicants accepted until 09:00 on the 6th of May 2026.About MyCarbonMyCarbon is a specialist carbon and sustainability consultancy supporting organisations with carbon accounting, net zero strategy, life‑cycle assessment, and regulatory reporting.Alongside our consulting work, we have built a highly regarded training programme grounded in real‑world consulting experience, not generic classroom theory.

Over the past 6 months, demand for this training has grown rapidly and is now a strategically important part of the business.We are now hiring a Head of Training & Professional Development to take ownership of this function and grow it into a scalable, high‑quality business line.The RoleThis is a senior, leadership‑level role with significant scope, ownership, and progression.You will lead and grow MyCarbon’s training offering, taking it from a founder‑led activity to a standalone, professionally run part of the business.

In the early stages, you will be hands‑on in training delivery to fully understand the product and protect quality.

Over time, you will build the content, systems, and team needed to scale training without reliance on the directors.The role blends:senior consulting credibilitycommercial and strategic ownershipproduct and delivery leadershippeople and capability buildingFor the right person, this role offers a clear pathway into broader leadership as the business and training function continue to scale.What You’ll Be Responsible ForLeading MyCarbon’s training business end‑to‑endPersonally delivering training initially and setting quality benchmarksDeveloping new training formats (private cohorts, modular courses, blended/online learning)Working with directors on pricing, packaging, and growth strategyExpanding the training portfolio beyond the current intensive courseReducing founder dependency by building robust systems and processesHiring, onboarding, and managing additional trainers as demand growsEnsuring training remains commercially viable, credible, and scalableWho This Role Is ForThis role is ideal for someone who:Is an experienced consultant (5 years minimum) looking to build and lead a business lineHas deep, hands‑on experience in carbon, GHG accounting, net zero, LCA, or related areasIs confident facilitating and presenting to professional audiencesEnjoys building products, teams, and systems, not just delivering day‑to‑day workBrings an entrepreneurial mindset and a long‑term viewWants real ownership and progression, not a narrow functional roleFormal training or L&D qualifications are not required, consulting credibility, judgement, and ambition matter far more.Why Join MyCarbon?Opportunity to build and lead a core growth area of the businessReal ownership, trust, and autonomy from day oneStrong existing demand and proven tractionClose collaboration with experienced foundersClear progression into broader senior leadership over timeMeaningful work helping organisations develop real carbon capabilityApplication ProcessStage 1

CV and Quick Fire Question Answer emailed to Your name and job role as the subject lineAnswer the following questions, 200 words maxBriefly describe your hands‑on experience across carbon, sustainability or related consulting work.

What gives you the credibility to train carbon accounting professionals in this space?Tell us about something you’ve built or grown; a programme, team, capability, or internal initiative.

What was your role, and what did you learn from it?Why does this role make sense for you now, and what excites you about growing a training business inside a consulting firm?Stage 2 /Stage 3Depending on applicants, this will range from a 15 minute \"vibe check\" interview or submission of online video + a small task.Stage 4:Final 60 minute interview