Nature-based Solutions Lead

Sylvera provides trusted ratings, tools, and data for carbon credits and CDR. Our mission is to incentivize investment in real climate action.

Purchasing carbon credits and CDR through the carbon markets is one of the most established and scalable ways to channel finance to effective climate solutions and work toward societal net zero. Unfortunately, the carbon markets were plagued with mistrust and a lack of effectiveness since they've emerged - until Sylvera.

To help organizations ensure they're making the most effective investments, Sylvera offers trusted ratings, tools, and data for carbon credits and CDR. Our data and software independently and accurately validate the impact of carbon projects that capture, remove, or avoid emissions, whether they are operational or in development. Our data and tools enable users to optimize both the climate and economic performance of projects, as well as understand the past and future of the market. With Sylvera, businesses, governments, and developers can confidently invest in, benchmark, deliver, and report real climate impact.

Our team comprises leading experts in climate change, including scientists, policy makers, finance professionals, and carbon market specialists. We collaborate with scientific organizations, universities, governments, and think tanks to develop rigorous, holistic project assessment methodologies, leveraging the latest technology. We also partner with actors and institutions across the market to improve data quality, standardization, and accessibility. Founded in 2020, Sylvera has over 130 employees globally, with offices in London, New York, Belgrade, and Singapore. We have raised over $96 million from leading investors such as Fidelity, Balderton Capital, Index Ventures, and Insight Partners.

Having found early product-market fit in a rapidly growing space, we are expanding our expertise and insights. We are seeking a mission-driven leader with an academic or extensive industrial background in nature-based solutions (NBS), forestry, agriculture, and/or biomass quantification to manage and develop our NBS project assessment methodologies. This is a critical role within our business-your leadership will be essential in positioning Sylvera as a leader in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) and driving innovation in our analytical capabilities. You will report to the VP of Ratings.

We are looking for someone ambitious, motivated, and eager to advance their career. We value grit, positivity, and a proactive attitude, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match this description.

Benefits include:

• Equity in a rapidly growing startup
• Private health insurance and life assurance
• Unlimited annual leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Access to mental health support via Spill
• Monthly office bar tab
• Weekly in-office drinks
• Catered lunch once a month
• Monthly Deliveroo/equivalent allowance

Location: London, Old Street. We support hybrid working but require in-person attendance for all 1-2-1, retrospectives, and divisional meetings.

Our core values include:

• Own it: We learn from mistakes, build on wins, and reflect on failures.
• Stay curious: We focus on long-term goals, even amid short-term challenges.
• Do what's right - even when it's hard: We adopt a growth mindset in our work, customers, and market opportunities.
• Collaborate and challenge with empathy: We foster active collaboration and invest in each other's success.
• Empower Customers: We strive to exceed customer expectations to channel more investment into real climate impact.

What if your experience isn't an exact match? We prioritize grit, positivity, and a willingness to learn. We encourage you to apply regardless.

Equal employment opportunity: Sylvera values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.