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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

WWF
Full Time
Cambodia
Posted 1 month ago

Status: Open

Shape the conservation and sustainability agenda of the Cambodia Country Office to deliver on WWF’s global priorities nationally, regionally, and globally.

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, Kaushalya
Reports toRegional Director, Asia-Pacific, WWF International
SupervisesConservation Programme Director, Head of Finance, Admin /IT, Head of P&C, Head of Communication & Knowledge Management, Programme Development Manager
Contract TypeFull Time
Closing Date15th October 2024
Chemonics
Full Time
Europe, London, UK
Posted 1 month ago

Status: Open

The Director, Climate & PSE Practice is a director supporting the growth and performance of the portfolio for Chemonics UK.

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, James S
LocationLondon UK – Flexible working arrangements may be considered but periodic attendance in the office will be required.
SalaryCompetitive
Contract TypeFull Time
Closing Date21st October 2024
Full Time
Manila, Nepal, Thailand
Posted 3 months 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 Date27th September 2024
Greenpeace
Full Time
Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
Posted 3 months 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 DateApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis
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