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Environment, Climate, Conservation & Sustainability

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:

I’m fascinated by behaviour change, talent development and sustainability and systems orientated leadership especifically 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 breath 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 & Sustainability
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

Practical Action
Part Time
Remote
Posted 4 days ago

Status: Open

The Chair of Trustees provides leadership and direction to the Board, enabling the Board to fulfil its responsibilities for the overall governance and direction of the organisation.

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, Health, Human Rights, Livelihoods & Agriculture
Closing Date18th January 2024
LocationRemote
Time CommitmentAt least 3 days per month
TermThree-year term, which may be renewed for one additional term.
RemunerationNone. This is a volunteer role (in line with UK charity legislation). However, reasonable expenses to undertake the role will be covered
Practical Action
Part Time
Remote
Posted 4 days ago

Status: Open

The Trustees of Practical Action share responsibility for governing the organisation and directing how it is managed and run by the Executive.

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, Health, Human Rights, Livelihoods & Agriculture
Closing Date30th January 2024
LocationRemote
Time CommitmentAt least 10 days per year, although we encourage active participation and Trustees often give more time. 15-20 days is the preferred commitment.
TermTrustees are appointed for a term of three years which may be renewed once
RemunerationNone. This is a volunteer role (in line with UK charity legislation). However, reasonable expenses to undertake the role will be covered
Greenpeace
Full Time
Multiple Locations
Posted 3 weeks ago

Status: Open

The International Fundraising Director will oversee a department of talented fundraising specialists, contribute to and coordinate global marketing, and provide senior strategic guidance.

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, Hye, Mia
LocationThe successful candidate may be based in a country where one of the independent National/Regional Greenpeace organisations (NROs) is located.
SalaryCompetitive
Contract TypePermanent
Closing Date20th December 2023

Status: Open

Under the supervision of the Director-General, Director, PPS will be responsible for formulating, leading, supervising, and implementing the substantive work programme for PPS.

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment
Duty StationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Entry on DutyAs soon as possible
Duration of AppointmentTwo years, with possible extension
Closing Date13 December 2023
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