Senior Environmental Advisor

2 days ago


Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom WWF UK Full time £56,297 - £65,000

About the Job

We are looking for a Senior Environmental Advisor to join our Science team at WWF UK. This role involves leading our scientific understanding of climate change and providing strategic direction to the breadth of work undertaken by the organisation.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in environmental science, with a relevant qualification (a PhD is beneficial) and/or equivalent experience in this field. They will be responsible for leading our scientific understanding of climate change and providing strategic direction to the breadth of work undertaken by the organisation.

Job Description

This is a hybrid role, requiring the successful candidate to be in the office 20% of their contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading our scientific understanding of climate change and providing strategic direction to the breadth of work undertaken by the organisation.
  • Focusing on the interface between land-use change/habitat degradation and climate change, including links between climate change and extreme weather events, risks and consequences of a 1.5C overshoot, and global tipping points.
  • Contributing to the development of policy positions, maintaining external networks, and supporting fundraising initiatives.

Requirements

  • A relevant qualification (a PhD is beneficial), and/or equivalent experience in this field.
  • Experience as a senior adviser or lead specialist in the subject of climate change.
  • A good grasp of current science covering climate change and in policy agendas, nationally and internationally.

What We Offer

  • An estimated salary of £65,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • 26 days annual leave, rising to 30 days plus bank holidays.
  • Flexible working options.
  • 5% employer contribution to pension, increasing to 10% with employee contribution.
  • Training and development opportunities.


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