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24 hours ago
**Job Title:** Climate Leadership Expert
**Location:** Cambridge (hybrid)
**Estimated Salary:** £72,311
**Job Summary:** We are seeking an experienced senior leader to join our prestigious Research Centre for Climate in Cambridge as the Climate Leadership Expert. This exciting role offers the opportunity to provide strategic direction and operational oversight to the Centre team, manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and drive the Centre's growth and development.
The Centre is dedicated to bringing leading academic research and thought leadership to business and government leaders to drive climate action. As the Climate Leadership Expert, you will be responsible for:
- Setting and refining the Centre's strategic direction.
- Leading and mentoring the Centre team, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
- Spearheading fundraising efforts to secure sustainable funding for the Centre.
- Overseeing financial planning and management to ensure robust financial practices.
- Establishing and nurturing partnerships with key University entities and external stakeholders.
To succeed in this role, you will require:
- A passion for climate change science and policy.
- Substantial executive-level experience.
- Proven ability to influence senior individuals.
- Fundraising experience.
- Experience in climate change law, policy, or sustainability.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strategic thinking and change management skills.
You will enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, including a generous pension scheme, healthcare cash-plan, wellbeing services, 33 days of annual leave (including public holidays per annum), free meal on duty, free parking, social and sporting facilities, and use of the gym.
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