Sustainable Aviation Manager

Are you looking for a new opportunity to help make the aviation industry more sustainable? We currently seeking individuals who understand the complexities of sustainability solutions and can apply these in an aviation context.

Decarbonising aviation is necessary but complex, and we work with government and industry to help our clients develop the policies, technologies and organisations needed to achieve this ambition. The next decade will be key, with policymakers, regulators and companies from across the industry committing to sustainability targets, supported by rapidly improving technologies, regulations, and a clear recognition of the need for change. 

Our experts help clients to navigate this complex, evolving landscape. Our work spans the design, evaluation and implementation of policies, development of pragmatic corporate sustainability strategies, and the delivery of sustainability initiatives. Our clients include global governments, agencies, NGOs and many of the companies leading the transition - with many others seeking to accelerate their journey to more sustainability operations.

Our experience has been gained through decades of work towards a more sustainable future, and we’re proud to work alongside our aviation clients to achieve a sustainable, connected world: ICF: 50+ years of impact

The role:

As a Sustainable Aviation Manager, you’ll have responsibility for the day-to-day management of small to mid-size projects and workstreams in aviation sustainability. You will be providing sustainability subject matter expertise and working directly with the clients while overseeing contributions from the wider team to deliver meaningful solutions.

This role sits within our Sustainable Aviation team, part of the Aviation, Travel and Tourism consulting division, and while is likely to be focussed on aviation sustainability, offers a range of opportunities to contribute to the diverse projects delivered across the wider division.

This role can be based in either Spain or the UK.

How you will make an impact:

• Lead the delivery of small to mid-size aviation sustainability projects.

• Provide ICF’s clients with cutting-edge solutions to never-before-seen challenges. To do this, you will be constantly learning, keeping up to date with new market developments, policies, methodologies and practices and developing new ways of working.

• Own and develop a stream of the support we provide to key clients, understanding their challenges, managing solutions long-term, and maintaining regular communication.

• Support business growth including activities such as building industry relationships, writing proposals, contributing to insightful articles, and presenting at conferences.

• Mentor junior consultants in projects and act as a guide for their early career growth.

The strengths and behaviours required:

• Expertise and interest in sustainability

• Enthusiasm to drive aviation industry decarbonisation

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Sound business ethics, including the protection of confidential information

• An approach to better delivery through teamwork and cross-team collaboration

The knowledge, skills and experience we’re looking for:

• At least 5 years’ direct experience in one or more of the following:

  • Aviation decarbonisation strategy development and implementation.

  • Carbon accounting

  • System decarbonisation in fuels, energy or transportation.

  • Life Cycle Assessment methodologies

  • Sustainability policy development, evaluation and/or implementation.

• At least 6 months experience in leading small project teams to deliver solutions with responsibilities including subject matter expertise, delegation and oversight of junior members of the team, liaising directly with key stakeholders, and effective prioritisation given project budget and time constraints.

• Excellent communication skills including formal report writing, team coordination, presentation and client management, primarily in English.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.

• Experience in line management is not required but may be relevant given the level of experience of the candidate.

About us:

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. 

Learn more about what we do and our commitment to inclusion.  

The benefits of joining ICF:

Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well.

We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role.

To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support.

We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called ‘You Matter’, which awards points as a ‘thank you’ for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as online or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the employee.

ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits, which include:

• Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.
• Dental insurance and an online GP service.
• 25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).
• Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution
• Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick.
• Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.