Job Description

Organisation 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.

Role Description

Role overview:

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior External Affairs Manager to lead its engagement with Parliamentarians and policymakers across Westminster and the devolved administrations. This role will also lead engagement with wider expert stakeholders in business, industry, and trade bodies. This role is central to ensuring the CCC’s independent advice is understood, accessible, and useful to those involved in the delivery of climate change mitigation and adaptation work across both public and private sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Parliamentary engagement

• Build, own and deliver a strategic engagement plan for MPs, Peers, and devolved Parliamentarians which aligns to the CCC’s strategic objectives.
• Own and manage strong relationships with Parliamentary offices, select committees, APPGs, and relevant political stakeholders. Be the key contact for Parliamentarians across the political spectrum to ensure the organisation’s work is received and understood.
• Coordinate briefings, evidence sessions, and CCC representation at Parliamentary events.
• Organise CCC led/co-led stakeholder events, roundtables, and Parliamentary receptions.
• Monitor and analyse climate-related policies and legislation.

Stakeholder engagement

• Build, own and deliver a strategic engagement plan for broader stakeholder groups. Maintain a stakeholder database and track engagement outcomes. Support colleagues with their stakeholder work and develop the skillset of the analytical team to maximise opportunities.
• Lead engagement with business groups, trade bodies, and industry representatives to communicate CCC advice and gather insights.
• Manage the organisation’s relationships with third sector organisations and academia, such as consumer groups, research institutions, and environmental NGOs.
• Develop tailored messaging and materials for different stakeholder audiences.
• Be the key point of contact in the organisation for Government external affairs and engagement teams.

Strategic communications

• Work closely with the communications team to align external affairs activity with broader CCC messaging and work.
• 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

• Experience in leading stakeholder engagement or external affairs for an organisation. Proven ability to build and maintain trusted strategic relationships at all levels.
• A demonstrable understanding of the political landscape and government priorities including navigating complex policy positions.
• Experience working in and/or around a Parliament (either the UK or in one of the Devolved Administrations).
• Experience of managing multiple projects, prioritising competing demands, and managing sensitive information.
• Experience working in climate/energy/the environment.
• Experience in events and event project management, including planning, supporting and delivering receptions and partner events as part of own work or as a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clear and engaging briefings for a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Good understanding of strategic communications and the media world.

Organisation Notes:

The CCC office is based in Canary Wharf, London, with staff expected to attend the office for 40% of their contracted hours. 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. National pay bands may be used where staff apply to work from home for more than 60% of their working hours and live outside London. Regular attendance at our London office, for example for meetings and training, will still be required. The national pay band for this grade is£55,251-£62,467.

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 herehttps://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.

Organisation Notes:

The CCC office is based in Canary Wharf, London, with staff expected to attend the office for 40% of their contracted hours. 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. National pay bands may be used where staff apply to work from home for more than 60% of their working hours and live outside London. Regular attendance at our London office, for example for meetings and training, will still be required. The national pay band for this grade is£55,251-£62,467.

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 herehttps://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
• Changing and Improving

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%

Selection process details

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Security

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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) (opens in a new window)
• 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

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission'srecruitment principles (opens in a new window).

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.

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission'srecruitment principles (opens in a new window).

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 theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)and theCivil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact :

• Name : HR@theccc.org.uk
• Email : HR@theccc.org.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : ccc.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.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 instanceHR@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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