Sustainability Policy Manager - Finance

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in sustainability is seeking a Manager, Sustainability Policy in London. This role involves leading strategic responses to climate change and driving sustainable finance policy through stakeholder engagement and impactful communication. The ideal candidate will have expertise in sustainable finance and experience in public policy, contributing to the organisation's mission of advocating for net-zero transition planning.

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainable finance, regulation, or public policy.
• Strong understanding of climate finance and sustainability frameworks.
• Ability to simplify complex policy issues for clarity.

Responsibilities

• Monitor UK and global sustainable finance policies and develop strategic responses.
• Draft impactful policy papers and engage with stakeholders.
• Manage working groups and support internal collaboration.

Skills

Sustainable finance

Climate finance

Public policy

Transition planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant qualification in sustainability

Economics or financial services qualification

Job description

Job Description

The opportunity

This organisation plays a pivotal role in shaping sustainability strategies across the financial services industry. They work with over 300 member firms to champion long-term environmental goals and influence and international policy.

As Manager, Sustainability Policy, you'll help lead strategic responses to climate change and environmental risk. You’ll develop thought leadership, advocate for net-zero transition planning and collaborate across sectors to drive sustainable finance policy.

Main responsibilities

• Monitor UK and global sustainable finance policies and develop clear, strategic responses.
• Draft impactful policy papers, consultation responses and thought leadership materials.
• Build relationships with stakeholders in government, regulation and industry.
• Manage working groups and coordinate engagement around key sustainability events.
• Support internal reporting and help drive cross-team collaboration.

Key skills and experience required

• Experience in sustainable finance, regulation, climate or public policy.
• Strong understanding of transition planning, climate finance and sustainability frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex policy issues into clear messaging.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and external partners.
• Relevant qualification in sustainability, economics or financial services (or equivalent experience).