Assessment Director

At Revalue, we are not content with the status quo. We are constantly pushing the boundaries, designing innovative approaches and tackling tricky issues. We believe that the challenges we face are complex, and the only way to succeed is through the collective intelligence and creativity of our team. If you're excited by challenges, want to be continuously tested, and thrive on personal growth, Revalue Nature is the place for you to make a real impact.

We offer great opportunities for our talent and we want this to be a place that allows you to do the best work of your life, while also focusing on balance outside of work.

You Can Expect

• Shared purpose, culture and values
• Unbeatable work flexibility and balance - A truly remote first role with the option to visit our office space in London if that's what works best for you
• A diverse team of colleagues, partners and clients based all around the world
• A team with unrivalled experience and track-record in the sector
  

The role

Revalue Nature (RVN) is looking for an exceptional Director to build our Assessment team.

As the Assessment Director you will play a crucial role in defining and overseeing the end-to-end development of our entire portfolio of projects, starting from their origination to their certification by a carbon standard such as Verra.

In this role, you will own and build our project assessment process ensuring the team delivers exceptional analysis at speed. You will define and implement analytical best practice throughout the team and organisation, embedding iterative work methods and effective prioritisation. In addition, you will partner with the Science Director and Science team to embed the latest science into our assessment process

We are looking for a versatile leader with exceptional strategic, conceptual, analytical and communication skills, a talent for solving complex problems, and a willingness to delve into details and acquire knowledge quickly. Prior experience in Nature Based Solutions (NBS) and/or carbon markets, preferably in an analytical, ratings, or investment role is required.

This is a full time position.

Location: ideally UK/Europe; Africa or SE Asia will also be considered

What You Will Do

• Own our project assessment process, maximising its ROI and delivering high quality project yield vs effort invested
• Recruit and manage a team of data-driven, rigorous assessors capable of delivering exceptional analysis at speed
• Define and implement analytical best practice throughout the team and organisation, embedding iterative work methods and effective prioritisation
• Partner closely with the Science Director and Science team to embed the latest science into our assessment process
  

What You Bring To The Role

• Ability to build and set up the Assessment Team for success
• Exceptional track record of building and delivering data-driven assessments in complex environments
• Exceptional analytical skills and critical thinking, ability to think strategically about assessments and assessment process
• Ability to apply iterative approaches with multiple layers of in-team pressure testing and thinking
• Effective individual and collective problem solving skills
• Ability to form recommendations backed by rigorous, objective assessments
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create clarity and structure
• Prior experience in Nature Based Solutions (NBS) and/or carbon markets, preferably in an analytical, ratings, or investment role
• Driven by a sense of purpose and a desire to make a tangible impact
• Evidence that you can work in remote teams, are a self-driver with a willingness to take initiative and committed to continuous improvement and high-performance within a complex and fast-growing sector
• Excited to be part of an international remote-working team with a proven ability to function effectively within diverse cultural environments