Climate Action Researcher: Corporate Engagement

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Discounted bus travel

Job summary

University of Oxford invites applications for a Researcher in Corporate Climate Action and Engagement to join Oxford Net Zero's Serviced Emissions Hub within the Smith School of Geography and the Environment. The role focuses on how professional services influence client emissions and how these impacts can be addressed through corporate climate action.

You will work with the Head of Stakeholder Engagement to advance research and engagement activities, coordinating groups, analysing evidence, and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong research, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience managing complex projects or workstreams and engaging with external stakeholders.
• Understanding of corporate climate action, net zero standards or sustainable procurement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and engagement activities as Serviced Emissions Hub moves to practical implementation.
• Engage with businesses, procurement professionals and professional services providers.
• Coordinate working groups and steering committee activities; translate findings into practical outputs for practitioners.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative evidence and support publications.

Skills

Research

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

University of Oxford invites applications for a Researcher in Corporate Climate Action and Engagement to join Oxford Net Zero's Serviced Emissions Hub within the Smith School of Geography and the Environment. The role focuses on how professional services influence client emissions and how these impacts can be addressed through corporate climate action.

You will work with the Head of Stakeholder Engagement to advance research and engagement activities, coordinating groups, analysing evidence, and