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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

Full Time
Europe, London, UK
Posted 2 weeks ago

Status: Open

Friends of the Earth are seeking to appoint an Executive Director to lead the organisation across England, Wales & Northern Ireland at a crucial domestic and international moment.

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, Zoe
Salary£97,905
ContractPermanent
Reporting toThe Chair of the Board
Hours30 hours over 4 days
LocationCommutable to London (weekly visits), with some other UK travel as required
Closing DateThursday 2 January 2025 (at 23:59)

Status: Open

Fauna & Flora is seeking a Finance Business Partner, Cross-cutting Programmes to enable and champion best practice financial management across the organisation.

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, George
LocationCambridge, UK with partial remote working within the UK
ContractFull Time - This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday inclusive
Salaryc. £50,000 per annum
Closing Date3rd January 2025
Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA)
Full Time
Latin America & Caribbean, Remote
Posted 4 weeks ago

Status: Open

The Communications Strategist will implement and oversee a communications strategy that supports its strategic goals and enhances global outreach.

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, Health, Human Rights, Jennifer
LocationRemote (collaborate across Latin America and Central European working hours)
Salary$3,000 USD / month + benefits
Closing Date3 December 2024
Reports toGAGGA Alliance Coordinator
Full Time
Africa
Posted 1 month ago

Status: Open

The Director Climate Action will lead the Foundation’s climate change initiatives, developing & implementing strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change & promote environmental sustainability

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, Peter
LocationAny of the 7 Mastercard Foundation Offices In Africa
SalaryCompetitive Salary Including benefits
Travel30-50%
Closing Date6th December 2024
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