Senior Manager

Role:

Senior Manager (Maternity Cover)

Location:

London

Reports to:

UK Director

Contract: 9 months, Fixed Term Contract, Full Time

(Part time considered).

Salary Range:

£75-90k per annum

Right to work in the UK: In light of the short-term nature of this role we are looking for candidates already existing right to work status within the UK (who do not need sponsorship)

Updated: October 2025

About CPI

Climate Policy Initiative

(CPI) is an analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in finance and policy. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change. CPI has seven offices around the world in Brazil, India, Indonesia, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Climate Finance Tracking

Since 2011, CPI has published the Global Landscape of Climate Finance series which has been the global benchmark for robust information on climate finance, providing foundational data for key stakeholders including: the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 6th Assessment Report, and the UNFCCC's Biennial Assessment among others.

CPI also develops analysis tracking climate finance flows at sectoral, national and regional levels working with partners such as the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), International Development Finance Club (IDFC), the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero, Bloomberg, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and many more.

Our unique tracking analysis covers both public and private finance data, providing access through concise reporting and interactive data visualization. Our research provides a baseline and compelling analysis against which to measure progress and to drive informed climate finance policymaking through three key levers: i) Flows – what investment is flowing to whom; ii) Needs – what is the investment gap to deliver on climate goals; and ii) Impact – what is proving effective and efficient in climate finance.

About the role

CPI is recruiting for a Senior Manager or Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our tracking workstream on a fixed term basis. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of CPI's core areas of work—our Tracking workstream—which is responsible for producing several of our flagship reports.

The successful candidate will report to the UK Director and work closely with our established Tracking team, which includes over 20 multidisciplinary professionals such as data scientists, economists, policy and financial analysts

as well as another Manager and a Senior Manager. This role is designed to provide maternity cover and will be shaped around the strengths and experience of the selected candidate.

Key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Support and where appropriate lead project teams delivering specific climate finance tracking workstream products and review products. Examples include – South Africa landscape; Methane abatement finance landscape and the Global landscape; Roadmaps. Projects are likely to be in progress, staffed with existing teams, though there may be 1-2 new projects.

• Bring a strongly collaborative and effective team engagement style to Tracking program management. This will be key to working alongside our high performing and high ambition teams and fitting in with the existing culture and values at CPI and the office in London. Role may have up to 3 direct reports within a wider team of ~20.

• Contribute to strategic direction of the Tracking workstream overall – drawing on your experience to help CPI consider how to shape our products in response to the 2026 operating context.

• Support and lead Tracking fundraising / business development activities to diversify and strengthen our funding outlook. Building upon existing relationships and identifying new opportunities. Development of concept notes and pitch presentations. Requires ability to engage internally and externally.

In order to succeed you will need to:

• Rapidly develop a solid understanding of CPI's tracking work, understanding the opportunities and challenges in driving transparency and understanding of financial flows across climate, nature and environment topics.

• Reflect confidence and competence to be able to join the team and specific projects with credibility and be ready to take decisions and guide the teams to successful delivery. In addition to be able to represent CPI in funder and client engagement.

• Foster a culture of cross-office learning and improvement across tracking through
  
  participating in and potentially leading quarterly calls/bilateral meetings which enable and encourage knowledge exchange.

• Bring a proactive problem-solving approach which enables you to understand both opportunities and challenges and propose effective solutions over the duration of the contract term.

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree in Economics, Finance, International Development/Affairs, Public Policy, Environmental, or Physical Sciences or another relevant field.

• Substantial professional experience – 12-15 years (at a credible senior level) in climate and/or nature finance, including in research institutions, think tanks, major consulting firms, or other relevant organizations.

• In-depth understanding of the tracking challenges in the face of climate change and nature degradation, existing network and familiarity with the actors operating in the climate/nature finance sector and with actions that are needed to mobilize the finance necessary to shift the sector towards climate and nature positive pathways.

• Experience working with actors across the public and private sectors on climate issues (for example, investors across all categories, businesses, development finance institutions, and governments and regulators).

• Expertise on international climate finance mechanisms and policy frameworks is desirable.

• In-depth knowledge of political and economic contexts in developing and emerging economies, particularly in the energy, infrastructure, agrifood and super-pollutant sectors.

• Demonstrated program and project management skills. Including proficiency in project management tools and software applications. Written and spoken fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of a second language is an advantage.

• Advanced user of MS Office suite.

• Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders, develop and maintain relationships in the agrifood and climate finance sector.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Competencies & Personal Attributes

• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a collaborative approach to working in a multi-cultural team environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.

• Independent, analytical thinking with a track record of applying sound financial, and strategic judgment to complex issues.

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities and adhere to set deadlines while keeping the big picture in mind.

• You are self-motivated and dependable with a passion for learning.

• You can keep calm under pressure and perform assignments with absolute professionalism and sensitivity to internal and external client demands.

• Your values are aligned with CPI's – you believe in the importance of aligning finance with low-carbon and climate-resilient pathways and want to be part of a positive change in the world.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and prioritization skills.

To apply:

Please submit the following documents with your application:

• CV/resume no longer than 2 pages.

• A compelling cover letter outlining (responding to the following prompts) no longer than 2 pages:

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Please add to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.

Applications deadline.

10am (GMT) 18th November 2025.

CPI Commitment

Climate Policy Initiative is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we are working to embed DEI across every facet of our organisation. We seek to establish a working environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, and contractors feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias. We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are openly valued as critical to the success of our organization and the achievement of our mission and vision.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.