Programme Leader – UK Energy Team

Programme Leader – UK Energy Team

London, SE1 (with hybrid working and UK travel, but we are open to discussing travel if this
would otherwise become a barrier to your application) 

About Us 

E3G is an independent climate change think tank with a global outlook. We are world leading
strategists on the political economy of climate change, dedicated to achieving a safe climate
for all. 

Consistently ranked as one of the top ten most influential environmental think tanks in the
world by the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go to Think Tank Index, we are on the frontier
of the climate landscape, tackling barriers and advancing solutions to a safe climate. 

We are now looking for a Programme Lead to make an impact with our UK Energy Team on a
permanent, full-time basis. 

The Benefits 

• Salary of up to £66,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications
• 25 days’ annual leave plus additional leave between Christmas and New Year
• Employers Pension contribution plan
• Cycle scheme
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working approach
• Yearly process for remuneration review

If you have a track record of successful team management and energy policy experience, this is
the perfect opportunity to make your mark on a globally influential think tank. 

Your expertise will drive transformative decarbonisation efforts, shaping the UK’s energy
future and making a significant impact on climate policy! You will expand your portfolio of
experience and enrich your professional network, all whilst driving carbon reduction. 

With our organisation consistently ranked among the top ten environmental think tanks
worldwide, you will also collaborate with passionate professionals dedicated to achieving a
safe climate for all. 

Seize this chance to lead a high-performing team, influence national policy, and advance
innovative solutions – apply now! 

The Role 

As a Programme Leader at E3G, you will spearhead our efforts to achieve the deep and rapid
decarbonisation of the energy system. 

Aiming to meet the UK’s climate targets, you will ensure a prosperous green future by focusing
on securing high-ambition energy policy outcomes and leveraging political opportunities, whilst
promoting a just transition in power, housing, and industry. 

Developing the UK political strategy, you will build cross-party support, maintain networks
with parliamentarians, NGOs, industry, civil servants, funders, journalists, and experts, lead
political engagement and achieve our organisational energy priorities. 

You will manage a team of six staff members, fostering a supportive work environment and
promoting positive team dynamics, as well as collaborating with colleagues across various UK
programmes, including sustainable finance and climate diplomacy. 

Additionally, you will: 

• Represent the team externally
• Contribute thought leadership
• Ensure UK progress is leveraged globally

About You 

To be considered as a Programme Lead, you will need: 

• Experience of delivering ambitious strategic outcomes for a portfolio of energy campaign or
  policy work
• Experience of working on UK political influencing to achieve policy outcomes, with strong
  political connections
• Team management experience, including line management, delegation, team building and
  performance management, with a strong regard to wellbeing
• Experience of budget management, project management and programme management
• Fundraising experience
• Policy expertise related to energy issues
• A strong network of contacts working across energy-related issues in the UK
• Excellent stakeholder management skills

The deadline for applications is 11th August 2024. 

Other organisations may call this role Energy Policy Director, Senior Energy Strategist, Energy
Programme Manager, Head of Energy Initiatives, Director of Energy Systems, Energy Transition
Lead, or Chief Energy Officer. 

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employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe
that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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