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Environment, Climate & Conservation

Never has environmental leadership, both individual and collective, been so important.

Addressing the climate and ecological emergency requires ingenuity, disruption, and collaboration on a sizeable scale, and we know we need this now.

We’re proud to work across the spectrum of environmental, climate-based, conservation and sustainability focused organisations, including local and global NGOs and charities that are protecting species, landscapes, natural resources and the rights of indigenous communities; campaigning and advocacy organisations who are identifying and challenging ecocide and championing climate justice; as well as philanthropies who are providing vital financial support and infrastructure to climate change initiatives and environmental research. We also work with research organisations working on climate-solutions and sustainability-led companies looking at issues from supply-chains and agriculture to responsible procurement.

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Our recent placements include:

Zoe Greenwood

I’m fascinated by behaviour change, talent development and sustainability and systems orientated leadership specifically for the social and environmental impact sector where achieving goals can feel like a never-ending journey. I firmly believe that acting on climate change should be everyone’s priority and we need to harness the talent and skills of many different people, and many different types of organisations to achieve results. Developing the Environment, Climate and Conservation sector specialism has enabled me to support the sector I love and to work with a wide and fascinating breadth of clients to understand their talent needs, to appoint and support amazing and diverse people into leadership positions.

Zoe GreenwoodHead of Practice, Environment, Climate & Conservation
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There are huge challenges faced by these organisations, but also huge opportunities.

Oxford HR is aware that we are reaching, and in some cases, have exceeded planetary boundaries. Urgent action – and innovative teams – are needed more than ever before, to improve the human connection with nature and facilitate a green and fair transition. Through our suite of services, and the wealth of knowledge within our team, we identify and support exceptional leaders. We are committed to placing and nurturing underrepresented leadership and challenging our clients where necessary.

We are constantly learning and evolving, identifying new and innovative ways to strengthen leadership and build resilient teams and boards in this sector, working in partnership with our clients to understand how to create a green, clean and fairer future.

Some of our current roles

Greenpeace
Full Time
Europe, France
Posted 2 hours ago

Status: Open

En tant que Directeur·rice Exécutif·ve, vous dirigerez une organisation fièrement militante et devez être engagé(e) dans l'action directe lorsque vous constatez que l'injustice prévaut.

Job Features

Job CategoryAC, Environment
Poste basé àParis (avec déplacements en région et à l'international)
Salaire90K-120K Eur par an brut selon le profil
RequisPermis de travail UE requis.
Date limite pour postuler14 novembre 2025

Status: Open

As the appointed treasurer, you’ll bring financial insight and oversight to steer financial decisions, assess risks, and plan financial sustainably.

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, Nicola
LocationUK, remote with the potential for 1-2 in person meetings per year. PLEASE NOTE: You must be based in the UK to apply for this role.
Commitment5-9 days a year
RemunerationVoluntary (Unpaid) + reasonable reimbursable expenses
Term3 years
Closing Date21st November 2025
Voluntary
Remote, UK
Posted 2 days ago

Status: Open

The Chair of the Board plays a pivotal leadership role in guiding CECG’s strategic direction, ensuring effective governance, and supporting the CEO in delivering CECG's mission.

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, Nicola
LocationUK, remote with the potential for 1-2 in person meetings per year. PLEASE NOTE: You must be based in the UK to apply for this role.
Commitment12 – 15 days a year
RemunerationVoluntary (Unpaid) + reasonable reimbursable expenses
Term3 years
Closing Date21st November 2025
Voluntary
Europe, London, Remote, UK
Posted 2 weeks ago

Status: Open

Population Matters seek a visionary leader to partner with their dynamic CEO and skilled Board in realising their vision: a world where people live fairly and sustainably with nature and one another.

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, Hye
LocationThe Population Matters office is located in Central London. The Chair can be based anywhere, but should bring a strong understanding of not-for-profit governance. Currently, four board meetings are organised annually (two in-person and two online). One strategy day a year is organised alongside one of the in-person Board meetings.
Time CommitmentAs well as the time commitments for all trustees (one day per month), the Chair role will require an additional 0.5 - 1 day per month to support and collaborate with the Chief Executive.
RemunerationThis is an unpaid voluntary position. Reasonable expenses for travel and subsistence while on duty for Population Matters are reimbursable (upon proof of expenses/receipts).
Closing Date9th November 2025
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