Executive Director: Climate Jobs UK
Job title: Executive Director
Reports to: Climate Jobs UK Board of Directors
Location: Flexible working location within the UK but proportionate degree of in-person attendance at a CJUK partner office will be expected, in addition to necessary meeting attendance during CJUK activity.
Salary: Salary range £80,000-£90,000, depending on experience.
Job type: 1-year fixed term (with the possibility of extension based on funding)
Working pattern: Full time (35 hours)
About Climate Jobs UK
Climate Jobs UK is a campaigning coalition created by the trade unions, GMB and Prospect, with the mission to ensure that the UK maximizes the economic benefits of the transition to clean power – creating good jobs, supporting local economies and delivering energy security.
We are campaigning for a transition that:
- prioritises jobs and the economy
- supports our domestic supply chain
- is worker-led and socially inclusive.
Our mission
We will advocate for and help deliver ambitious climate action in the UK through the creation of good-quality, unionised jobs.
Our aim
We want to ensure the UK maximises the economic benefits of the transition, creating tens of thousands of high-paid, high-skilled jobs, securing a thriving future for our traditional energy communities.
Our strategy
Climate Jobs UK is the first international partner of the US-based Climate Jobs National Resource Centre. Working in partnership with the Climate Jobs Institute at Cornell University, we will develop a worker-led, evidence-based climate plan that delivers on jobs.
Learn more on the Climate Jobs UK website
How to apply
To apply, candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter that describes how your qualifications and experience match the needs and mission of Climate Jobs UK, along with salary expectations. Please email your CV and cover letter to peopleandops@prospect.org.uk.
We would recommend reviewing the job specification attached to this advert.
If you have any questions, please contact: peopleandops@prospect.org.uk.
Closing date: Monday 1 December, 12 noon
Interviews will be held at Prospect, 100 Rochester Row, SW1P 1JP on Thursday 18 December 2025.
The candidate must have right to work in the UK.
Climate Jobs UK is committed to create a diverse environment and is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All our applicants will be given careful consideration for employment regardless to race, colour, religion, sex, physical and mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status.