Aether is recruiting

26 May 2018

Assistant Consultant

Aether is a growing consultancy at the forefront of greenhouse gas (GHG) and air quality emissions calculation and review, in international, national and local authority markets.  We are looking for highly numerate graduates, preferably with a knowledge of air quality and climate change. We value pro-active staff who are well organised, show attention to detail, and exude a passion for skill development and continued learning.

Job summary:

Successful applicants will contribute to a wide-ranging project portfolio across Aether, as well as business development tasks.

The postholders will spend most of their time working on technical projects, undertaking data handling/processing, desk-based research, and presenting/discussing the results with the project managers. Contributions to other project areas such as report writing, presentations and meetings with customers can also be expected, as well as some administrative tasks.

Required Skills:

  • A 1st or 2:1 in a relevant scientific subject (preferably at Masters level);
  • Excellent numerical and data handling skills within MS Excel are essential;
  • Good organisational skills, and the ability to work on simultaneous tasks;
  • Fluent English, a high standard of report writing, and good interpersonal skills;

An understanding of air pollution and/or greenhouse gases would be particularly advantageous, but is not essential;

Experience of using GIS, R, and/or other statistical and data visualisation software packages would be beneficial;

Aether:

Aether offers a friendly working environment and excellent opportunities for those making a significant contribution to the company.  Aether is an equal opportunities employer and operates as a carbon neutral company. We financially incentivise staff to use environmentally sound modes of transport for business travel and commuting, and undertake volunteering days to support local environmental charities.


Application:

Please send a CV and covering letter to:  recruit@aether-uk.com

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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“ We have worked with Aether since 2019 to baseline, and subsequently update, our council and borough greenhouse gas inventories. It is a pleasure working with Aether’s professional, responsive, collaborative and helpful team. ”

Merton Council

“ Aether delivered training workshops and generated learning materials for our SSN members, providing technical content in a manageable and comprehendible format. We particularly benefitted from their extensive knowledge and ability to interpret the needs of our members into the training materials. ”

Jennifer Anderson, Sustainable Scotland Network

“ The Aether team were a joy to work with and I would recommend the consultancy - the service provided throughout the process was exceptional. Where there were problems, they provided solutions. The team were working to very short time scales but were able to deliver a high quality piece of work within the specified time frame. ”

Sefton Council – for the Merseyside Atmospheric Emissions Inventory

“ We have been collaborating with Aether for several years, and our projects have greatly benefited from it. Aether staff are very knowledgeable, professional and flexible - and last but not least, very friendly and a pleasure to work with. ”

Umhverfisstofnun, Environment Agency of Iceland

“ From their winning bid to final delivery, Aether's work with North Norfolk District Council was positive and thorough. They brought a clear understanding of the challenges local authorities face regarding carbon emissions and quickly understood the unique nature of the Coastwise project. Communication was effective, and the outcomes combined a depth of research with real-world utility for the council's activities around carbon emissions and mitigation. ”

Alastair Zangs, North Norfolk District Council

“ Aether is a great partner for work in the area of European Air Emissions. The team was committed, reliable, well organised and had a deep technical understanding and motivated other partners with their good spirit. ”

Umweltbundesamt: Environment Agency Austria

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