About the European Climate Foundation
The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative. We work to tackle the climate crisis by fostering the development of a net-zero emissions society at the national, European, and global levels.

We support over 1,000 partner organisations across Europe and the UK to carry out activities that drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, contribute to the public debate on climate action and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero economy and sustainable society.

ECF brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We take a broad approach to the types of interventions we fund – from advocacy and activism to research and media engagement. If you share our values of respect, innovation, and collaboration, join us.

In this role, you will oversee various policy areas, depending on your experience, including transportation, buildings, land use, industry, trade, and international diplomacy. You will also implement and iterate the ECF's transport strategy in the UK, while engaging in grant-making, providing policy insights, and networking with key individuals across the policymaking, business, and civil society communities.

Key Responsibilities for Senior Associate:

• Shape and execute ECF's strategy across different sectors in the UK.
• Manage grant-making processes, from project scoping to monitoring progress and impact assessment.
• Stay updated on climate politics, track policy developments, and identify potential partners.
• Collaborate internally with other ECF programs, operations, and communications teams to enhance organisational impact.
• Build partnerships with influential figures in the UK and Europe, fostering collaborations and representing ECF UK and sector programs.

Experience and Competencies:

• Deep interest and passion for climate and environmental issues.
• Expertise in climate policy areas like road transport, aviation, buildings, land use, industry, trade, and international diplomacy.
• Profound understanding of the UK's policy-making landscape and stakeholder dynamics.
• Campaign-oriented mindset with political astuteness to drive impactful change.
• Strong network within the UK climate community
• Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement

Key Responsibilities for Associate:

• Grant-making: Scoping projects, soliciting proposals, commissioning studies, and monitoring progress.
• Programme support: Tracking budget, facilitating meetings, and reporting on events.
• Policy insight: Staying informed on climate politics, tracking policy developments, and identifying new projects.

Experience and Competencies:

• Strong interest in climate and the environment.
• Expertise in climate policy areas.
• Campaign mindset and political acumen.
• Strong network in the UK climate community.
• Excellent communication skills.