Head of Market Transformation - Berlin, Deutschland - CDP Worldwide

Beschreibung

Job Purpose and Background:

The SBTi is looking for a person to lead the strategy development for market transformation (advocacy, partnerships, climate mitigation ecosystem positioning) and coordinate strategy development across the full Impact Department.

The Head of Market Transformation will be key in amplifying the amplification tactics and developing strategic engagement around special events


About the team:

The Corporate Engagement team works directly with companies to explain science-based targets and to encourage them to set these ambitious climate goals and actions, such as committing to procuring 100% renewable energy or using a 100% electric fleet, in addition to committing and setting SBTs.

About the SBTi:

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science.

It is focused on accelerating companies across the world to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leads strategy development for market transformation (advocacy, partnerships, climate mitigation ecosystem positioning) and coordinates strategy development across the full Impact Department.
• Leads amplification tactics: strategic partnerships, embedding SBTi into the climate mitigation ecosystem (e.g., policy, disclosure platforms, capital markets, voluntary platforms).
• Leads development of strategic engagement around special events (e.g., COP, G7) working closely with Communications Team and others on implementation.
• Contributes to the development of departmental plans and other organizational priorities, as needed.
• Works with Head of Outreach and Engagement in other activities as and when required.

Essential skills and experience needed:

• Degree in business administration, external/public relations, international relations, marketing, sustainability, environmental science, economics or a related field is required. Master's degree is preferred;
• Existing expertise relating to climate and corporate sustainability;
• Existing experience in strategy development, corporate engagement, stakeholder management, advocacy and development of partnerships;
• Extensive existing network in the corporate climate arena, including companies, financial institutions, NGOs in this space, and relevant global initiatives;
• Excellent public speaking skills and proven ability to interact with different level representatives, from private, nonprofit and public sectors, with confidence and fluency on key engagement messages and goals;
• Ideally hybrid experience in both the private sector and with mission driven organizations;
• Experience managing international teams, including strong people management skills

Desirable criteria:

This is a full-time role based in Germany or the UK. The salary range is 73K - 110 K Euros yearly.

This role is a fixed-term contract for 24 months with the possibility of extension and it will be reporting to Chief Impact Officer.

What we offer:

• Working in one of the most successful and fastestgrowing initiatives driving climate action;
• Exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamic, international, innovative, and highly motivated team;
• Training and development;
• Attractive holiday package.