At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful climate programmes and turn ambitious goals into practical actions.
- Company: Independent climate change think tank with a global outlook.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, and potential for long-term contract.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for strategic influence and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in climate policy and systems change.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing complex programmes, ideally in climate or policy sectors.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an independent climate change think tank with a global outlook, working to accelerate practical policy, political and institutional solutions for a safe climate.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and senior programme professional to lead a high-impact portfolio of work at the intersection of climate, policy, politics, finance and systems change. The role will suit someone who can combine strategic oversight with hands-on programme delivery, working across complex stakeholder landscapes to turn ambitious goals into practical action.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Programme Manager will lead the planning, delivery and development of a portfolio of climate-focused programmes and projects, ensuring work is well structured, effectively resourced and aligned to organisational strategy. The postholder will support the development of programme plans, theories of change, delivery frameworks, budgets, reporting processes and risk management approaches.
The role will involve working closely with senior colleagues, policy specialists and external partners to coordinate activity, maintain momentum and ensure outputs are delivered to a high standard. The successful candidate will also support funder reporting, stakeholder engagement, internal coordination and the continuous improvement of programme management systems and processes.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience of managing complex programmes or portfolios, ideally within a think tank, charity, policy, climate, international development, advocacy or mission-led setting. You will be confident working with senior stakeholders, managing multiple workstreams and translating strategic objectives into clear plans, actions and deliverables.
You will have excellent project and programme management skills, strong communication and influencing ability, and the judgement to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment. Experience of climate, energy, sustainable finance, policy advocacy, political economy or systems-change work would be highly advantageous, though strong programme leadership experience from a relevant mission-led context will also be considered.
This role would suit someone operating at senior programme manager level, or an experienced programme manager ready to step into a broader strategic role with greater ownership, visibility and influence.
How to Apply
Please apply using the link or for further information, please contact Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion and full job description. Early applications are encouraged as candidates may be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Senior Programme Manager (Energy/Climate Think Tank) in City of London employer: Civitas Recruitment Ltd
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