Global Climate & Restoration Programme Lead

Preferredbynature; København; Remote; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global work culture

Remote work

Onboarding and professional training

Growth and professional development

Potential international travel

Friendly, international team

20 days vacation leave per year

Job summary

Preferred by Nature seeks a Director of Climate and Restoration to lead the Climate and Restoration Programme within the Sustainability Certification division and coordinate climate and restoration work across our Advisory, Certification and Projects divisions.

Reporting to the Sustainability Certification Director, you will combine strategic and technical leadership with programme management, service development and external engagement.

Qualifications

• Have at least 10 years of relevant professional experience, including substantial experience in senior leadership, programme development, stakeholder engagement and climate or restoration services.
• Bring deep knowledge of climate mitigation, carbon markets, ecosystem restoration and related policy, market and regulatory developments.
• Have a proven ability to set strategic direction and lead complex initiatives across multiple teams and stakeholder groups.
• Can build alignment and deliver results in an international organisation where colleagues work across different functions and reporting lines.
• Have experience developing strategic partnerships and identifying opportunities that support organisational impact and growth.
• Bring professional credibility in the climate, carbon, restoration or wider sustainability sector, including experience representing an organisation in senior external forums.
• Understand business development and fundraising, and have experience contributing to budgets and financial management.
• Can lead and develop people, support teams through change and encourage collaboration, learning and accountability.
• Combine an entrepreneurial approach with practical judgement and a focus on measurable results.
• Share Preferred by Nature’s commitment to positive environmental and social impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Climate and Restoration Programme, ensuring effective service delivery and progress towards financial and impact targets.
• Shape organisation-wide priorities for climate and restoration, aligning services, projects and expertise across divisions and regions.
• Develop services and delivery approaches that respond to stakeholder needs and create meaningful environmental and social impact.
• Oversee the systems, tools, templates and technical guidance needed for accreditation and credible service delivery.
• Build strategic relationships with clients, companies, NGOs, governments, donors, producers and assurance schemes.
• Identify and pursue business development, partnership and fundraising opportunities.
• Represent Preferred by Nature in conferences, technical networks, industry initiatives and other external forums.
• Lead and develop your team through clear priorities, capacity planning, regular feedback and professional development.
• Contribute to strategic planning, programme budgets, financial monitoring and reporting.

Job description

Preferred by Nature seeks a Director of Climate and Restoration to lead the Climate and Restoration Programme within the Sustainability Certification division and coordinate climate and restoration work across our Advisory, Certification and Projects divisions.

Reporting to the Sustainability Certification Director, you will combine strategic and technical leadership with programme management, service development and external engagement.