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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
Shoal of fish swimming in the sea

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

Full Time
Europe, UK
Posted 4 days ago

Status: Open

The Director of Research and Policy will lead research and investigations into the water and climate challenges facing vulnerable people around the world, their root causes, and actionable solutions.

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, Humanitarian, James S, Livelihoods & Agriculture
LocationEdinburgh UK – Flexible working arrangements may be considered but periodic attendance in the office will be required.
Salary£58,147 – £67,682
Contract TypeFull Time
Closing Date4th September 2024
Greenpeace
Full Time, Hybrid
London
Posted 1 week ago

Status: Open

The purpose of this role is to provide long term leadership, strategic direction and oversight for the Logistics Department

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, Zoe
LocationLondon, UK. At least 2 days in the London (Islington office) per week. Sponsorship will be considered for the right candidate.
Salaryc£78,000 – £85,000 depending on experience
Full Time
Manila, Nepal, Thailand
Posted 1 week ago

Status: Open

The Head of Field will lead the development of field strategy to grow sustainability and impact across ZSL’s field programmes and lead the coordination and development of field programmes globally.

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, Kaushalya, Sectors
Reports toDirector of Conservation and Policy
Job gradeHead of Function
DirectorateConservation and Policy
FunctionField Programmes
LocationManila, Thailand or Nepal
Direct line reports4+
Responsibility for other resourcesConfidentiality of staff data, budget, pipeline and financial information
Closing Date28 August 2024
Greenpeace
Full Time
Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
Posted 1 week ago

Status: Open

The Program Director provides leadership and direction to the planning, development and implementation of GP programs in East Asia (Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan)

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, James, Sectors
LocationIdeally Japan, can consider Korea, HK, Taiwan (in order of priority)
Closing Date26 August 2024
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