Head of Climate in Bristol

Locations: London, Edinburgh, Bristol, Leeds

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Today

End Date: March 31, 2026

Job Requisition ID: 153745

Salary Range: £126,523 - £148,850

Flexible Working Options: Hybrid Working, Job Share

Job Description Summary:

As the Group’s leading authority on climate related matters, this role draws on deep expertise to define and drive credible, commercially supportable transition pathways for carbon‐intensive and hard‐to‐abate sectors, supporting the bank to engage effectively with clients, allocate capital responsibly, and navigate complex transition risks. The role requires an outstanding level of collaborator influence, commercial insights and in-depth understanding of market forces shaping transition strategy (e.g., energy transition). The role will include leading all aspects of the design and execution of the Group’s climate mitigation strategy and shaping the adaptation and resilience strategy across all facets of the Group activities.

The role is central to the Group’s engagement with regulators, industry bodies and external partners, helping to develop the evolving climate agenda for the financial services sector. By ensuring the Group’s approach is coherent, credible and aligned to regulatory expectations, the Head of Climate directly influences the institution’s long term resilience, reputation and contribution to the UK transition.

Leading a team of highly skilled climate specialists, the Head of Climate works closely with business units and functions to embed climate considerations into core decision-making and risk frameworks across the enterprise.

This role demands:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and deliver the Group’s climate strategy aligned to commercial priorities, net‐zero commitments and science‐based targets, embedding climate into business strategy, capital allocation and risk management, and representing the Group with credibility across regulatory and industry forums.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and sustain strong, positive relationships with senior partners in the organisation. Serve as a recognised internal expert on climate change. Show clear knowledge of commercial outcomes, risk management, and sustainability ambitions. Communicate effectively with investors, regulators, and civil society regarding climate strategy, performance, and disclosures.
• Team Management: Lead and develop a high performing team of climate strategy, policy and analytics professionals, providing clear strategic direction, focused delivery and strong motivation, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous learning.
• Project Oversight: Identify, lead and oversee priority climate initiatives across the Group, including transition planning, sector-specific strategies, system approach to environmental sustainability and decarbonisation pathways.
• Governance & Reporting: Lead robust governance and controls over functional activities, ensure compliance with climate reporting frameworks such as TCFD, ISSB, CSRD, and provide clear, regular updates to Board and Executive Committee.

What we are looking for:

• Min 15 - 20 years in sustainability, climate strategy, or ESG leadership roles within financial services or hard-to-abate industry sectors.
• Very strong commercial acumen, including sector specific insights and knowledge (e.g., energy transition).
• Deep understanding of transition planning, climate change measuring and reporting.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering enterprise-wide transformation.
• Deep understanding of climate science, policy, and financial implications (e.g., transition and physical risks).
• Experienced in navigating multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks and voluntary standards (e.g., SBTi, TCFD, NGFS).
• Exceptionally strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Externally recognised brand as a sustainability specialist and market leader with a global connected network.

About working for us:

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities, and we’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

At Lloyds Banking Group, we’re driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you’ll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you’ll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We’re focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.