Associate Director, Corporate Engagement

Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IIGCC is seeking an Associate Director, Corporate Engagement to lead the Engagement Platform for climate and nature engagement with the world’s largest companies. You will develop and refine the platform’s strategy, identify priority issues, and coordinate involvement in global collaborations such as Climate Action 100+ and Nature Action 100.

You will oversee a team of climate engagement specialists, establish annual work plans and KPIs, track progress, and report on outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of climate change and nature.
• Significant experience and track record of working on issues relating to climate change, investment and ESG.
• Ambition to innovate and develop market leading approaches to engagement.
• Strong understanding and experience of undertaking engagement with companies.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Engagement Platform strategy to accelerate the climate and nature transition.
• Oversee the development and implementation of IIGCC’s engagements initiatives.
• Act as IIGCC lead on key global collaborative projects like Climate Action 100+.
• Establish annual work plans and key performance indicators in close collaboration with the senior leadership team.
• Lead and mentor a highly motivated, talented and growing team of climate engagement specialists.
• Develop and manage systems to track engagement progress.
• Oversee annual progress reporting.

Skills

Climate knowledge

ESG experience

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication skills

English fluency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Associate Director, Corporate Engagement

The role

In this role you will lead IIGCC’s Engagement Platform for climate and nature engagement with the world’s largest companies.

Working closely with investors, you will have the remit to develop and refine the strategy of the Engagement Platform including by identifying new engagement priority issues or projects.

You will help coordinate IIGCC’s involvement in a range of global collaborations, including Climate Action 100+ and Nature Action 100.

Main responsibilities

• Develop the Engagement Platform strategy to accelerate the climate and nature transition
• Oversee the development and implementation of IIGCC’s engagements initiatives
• Act as IIGCC lead on key global collaborative projects like Climate Action 100+
• Establish annual work plans and key performance indicators in close collaboration with the senior leadership team
• Lead and mentor a highly motivated, talented and growing team of climate engagement specialists
• Develop and manage systems to track engagement progress
• Oversee annual progress reporting
• Work cross programme with our investor strategies, policy, development and communications teams in line with the organisational strategy
• Build collaborative relationships with staff across the organisation, serving as a knowledgeable and accessible resource in the engagement of corporate partners
• Represent IIGCC and our members in various external forums
• Support the Corporate Programme Director in operational matters, including feeding into the team strategy, hiring process, and funding activities
• Jointly with the Director build and maintain a positive and supportive team culture in the Corporate Programme team to foster collaboration and engagement
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of climate change and nature
• Significant experience and track record of working on issues relating to climate change, investment and ESG
• Ambition to innovate and develop market leading approaches to engagement
• Strong understanding and experience of undertaking engagement with companies
• Demonstrable ability to quickly build strong professional relationships and to work collaboratively with senior external and internal stakeholders.
• Experience developing tools to track and report on engagement progress
• Ability to work independently to develop a workplan and effectively deliver
• Proven experience as a leader with team building and line management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Skilled at working under pressure
• Enthusiastic and positive approach
• Fluency in routine IT tools including Microsoft Office
• Fluency in English language
• Willingness to occasionally travel as part of the role.

There will be a requirement to undertake some international travel and out of hours calls.

Skills and capabilities

Key competencies for the role include:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of climate change and nature
• Significant experience and track record of working on issues relating to climate change, investment and ESG
• Ambition to innovate and develop market leading approaches to engagement
• Strong understanding and experience of undertaking engagement with companies
• Demonstrable ability to quickly build strong professional relationships and to work collaboratively with senior external and internal stakeholders.
• Experience developing tools to track and report on engagement progress
• Ability to work independently to develop a workplan and effectively deliver
• Proven experience as a leader with team building and line management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Skilled at working under pressure
• Enthusiastic and positive approach
• Fluency in routine IT tools including Microsoft Office
• Fluency in English language
• Willingness to occasionally travel as part of the role.

The full Associate Director, Corporate Engagement job description can be found here .

Why work at IIGCC?

People join IIGCC because they care deeply about making a difference in supporting our mission that brings the investment community together to navigate the risks and opportunities of the transition and support progress towards a net zero and climate resilient future. In return, IIGCC offers its employees a competitive salary with a wide range of benefits and supportive ways of working. You can find the full list of our benefits here .

Please note:

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
• IIGCC is committed to providing equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate against candidates during the recruitment process based on any protected characteristics, including but not limited to race, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, marital status, or any other status protected by law. All recruitment decisions are made solely based on the skills, experience, and abilities of the candidates, ensuring a fair hiring process.