Job Description

Details

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Reference number

421012

Salary

59,782 - 66,512
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Grade 7
Grade 7 (L)

Contract type

Fixed term

Length of employment

For a period of up to March 31, 2026 (with possibility to extend, depending on funding)

Type of role

Communications / Marketing

Press Relations

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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London (region)

About the job

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Job summary

This position is based in London

Job description

The Climate Change Committee is the independent expert statutory adviser to Parliament and the UK Government on climate change policy. It was created as a key part of the long-term legal framework set out in the Climate Change Act (2008). The Act sets a long-term target for 2050 (Net Zero, a 100% reduction in net emissions from 1990) and requires that carbon budgets (five-year caps on emissions) are set on a path towards the long-term target. The Act also requires that the UK assesses and responds to the risks that it faces as the climate changes.


The CCC has established itself as a high-profile, high-impact expert body in the analysis of climate change mitigation and adaptation. Its reports can be accessed from the CCC's website: www.theccc.org.uk


The CCC is comprised of two Boards ('the Committee' and 'the Adaptation Committee') and an analytical secretariat. The Committees have a distinguished membership of leading experts from the fields of climate change, science, engineering and economics: www.theccc.org.uk/about-the-ccc/the-committee. The Committees are supported by a Secretariat of around 40 economists, operational researchers, scientists and other analysts.


The CCC was the first body of its kind in the world and brings together different strands of expertise from its members, from government, the research community and business. It draws on existing information and undertakes its own analysis to provide expert advice to Ministers and to Parliament. It is required to give advice to Ministers on climate change matters covered by the Climate Change Act and on an ad-hoc basis as and when requested.


Job description

Role overview:

As the Senior Manager of International Engagement, you will lead the CCC's international engagement strategy, with a particular focus on delivering the ongoing UK PACT-funded programme in its next phase. You will work closely with the Head of Communications and Engagement, senior leadership, and external stakeholders. The focus on the role is to build and maintain strategic relationships, manage international engagement projects, and ensure effective delivery and reporting of funded activities.

Key responsibilities

Programme management

Oversee the delivery of the CCC's UK PACT-funded work (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions), ensuring alignment with programme objectives, timelines, and budgets. UK PACT is a flagship programme funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). It supports partner countries to accelerate their climate transitions and reduce carbon emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. UK PACT provides technical assistance, capacity building, and knowledge exchange to strengthen institutions and governance for climate action. The CCC's international engagement work under UK PACT focuses on sharing CCC expertise in climate governance, policy development, and evidence-based advisory models with partner countries in response to specific demands from partner countries. This role will continue to take forward the involvement of the CCC in UK PACT over the past several years. Lead on reporting to FCDO and other Government departments that fund our international work, ensuring high-quality, timely submissions that demonstrate impact and value for money. Coordinate cross-organisation contributions to international work, ensuring effective collaboration across the CCC's analytical and communications teams.

Strategic engagement

Lead the CCC's international engagement strategy, identifying opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange with international partners, particularly in UK PACT priority countries. Provide expert input on international climate governance and policy, drawing on the CCC's evidence-based approach to national-level climate advice. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including FCDO, DESNZ, UK PACT delivery partners, international governments, and other climate councils (including via the International Climate Councils Network).

Strategic communications

Work closely with the communications team to align external affairs activity with broader CCC priorities, messaging and work programmes. Write high-quality briefings, correspondence, and stakeholder updates. Monitor and explain political and stakeholder developments relevant to climate policy and provide timely analysis to internal teams.

Other

Contribute to the wider working of the Communications and Engagement team, including participation in the OOO media monitoring and responses. Other tasks as appropriate for a member of the Communications and Engagement team.

Person specification

A strong understanding of international climate policy and organisational governance structures - including in PACT partner countries and more broadly. Proven experience managing externally funded programmes, including financial oversight, risk management, and reporting to sponsors. Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, particularly in international and cross-cultural contexts. Experience in working with international partners for whom English is not a first language, and may be using live translation support. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex policy and technical information into accessible messages for diverse audiences. Strong project management skills, with experience delivering multi-stakeholder programmes on time and within budget. Experience working with or within government, international organisations, or development agencies is highly desirable. Experience working in climate/energy/the environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clear and engaging briefings for a diverse range of stakeholders.

Organisation notes:

The CCC office is based in Canary Wharf, London. The pay band for this role is 59,782-66,512 and the expectation is that the successful candidate will join on the minimum of the CCC G7 pay band.


We support a wide variety of working patterns such as compressed hours, hybrid working, part time hours, job sharing and flexi time. The role holder will need to work from the CCC office for at least 60% of their working hours.


The Climate Change Committee are committed to creating a workplace culture where all staff feel valued, supported and can develop their potential. We work hard to ensure all staff can flourish and succeed, working with and respecting people's different backgrounds and personal circumstances. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. For more information on our EDI commitments, please read our strategy here https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/


The CCC cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. The CCC does not hold a Visa sponsorship licence.

Person specification

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Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Working Together

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 59,782, Climate Change Committee contributes 17,318 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
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Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Sophie Vipond Email : sophie.vipond@theccc.org.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : defra-recruitment-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance HR@theccc.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission/Complaints


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