Remote-First Chief Operating Officer for Climate Impact

Skoll Foundation; London; Hybrid; NOK 1,003,000 - 1,504,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Solar Council (GSC) seeks a Chief Operating Officer to scale climate impact by building robust internal systems, stability, financial management and governance. You will work with the CEO to translate strategies into operational execution and manage international membership governance while fostering a remote-first, global workplace culture.

As part of the Organisation Builder Program by Surge Climate Talent in partnership with InsightPact, the role includes access to climate education,

Qualifications

• Develop and embed internal systems, organizational stability, financial management and governance.
• Partner with the CEO to translate strategies into robust operational execution for growing membership and grant portfolios.
• Bridge oversight between a part-time finance manager and an elected Board Treasurer.
• Manage complex international membership governance and foster a remote-first global workplace culture.
• participate in the Organisation Builder Program by Surge Climate Talent in partnership with InsightPact to build capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational scaling and governance to support the organization's growth.
• Implement systems and processes that enable sustainable financial management and governance across borders.
• Collaborate with leadership to align operations with strategic priorities and member needs.
• Support transition into climate sector with structured education, mentorship, and peer networks.

Skills

Operational leadership

Financial management

Governance

Strategy to execution

Board liaison

Remote leadership

Non-profit sector knowledge

Stakeholder management

Job description

Global Solar Council (GSC) seeks a Chief Operating Officer to scale climate impact by building robust internal systems, stability, financial management and governance. You will work with the CEO to translate strategies into operational execution and manage international membership governance while fostering a remote-first, global workplace culture.

As part of the Organisation Builder Program by Surge Climate Talent in partnership with InsightPact, the role includes access to climate education,