Researcher, Corporate Climate Action & Engagement

University of Oxford; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Job summary

University of Oxford is seeking a Researcher in Corporate Climate Action and Engagement within the Smith School of Geography and the Environment. The role focuses on understanding how professional services influence client emissions and how to integrate serviced emissions into procurement and supplier engagement.

The position requires an undergraduate or master’s degree with strong research, analytical and communication skills, and experience coordinating multi‑stakeholder projects.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong research, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience managing complex projects or workstreams and engaging external stakeholders.
• Ability to translate research into practical outputs for non‑academic audiences.
• Understanding of corporate climate action, net zero standards, professional services or sustainable procurement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research on corporate climate action and engagement.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement with businesses, procurement professionals and professional services firms.
• Manage project workstreams and coordinate joining working groups and steering committee activities.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative evidence and support publications.
• Translate findings into accessible guidance, tools and recommendations for practitioners.

Skills

Research

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

University of Oxford is seeking a Researcher in Corporate Climate Action and Engagement within the Smith School of Geography and the Environment. The role focuses on understanding how professional services influence client emissions and how to integrate serviced emissions into procurement and supplier engagement.

The position requires an undergraduate or master’s degree with strong research, analytical and communication skills, and experience coordinating multi‑stakeholder projects.