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The science is clear - we must urgently work towards preventing the devastating effects of climate change. By increasing corporate ambition, the SBTi mobilizes the private sector to take the lead in climate action.
If you would like to join our mission, take a look at our vacant roles below.
Available positions:
Job Purpose and Background:
The opportunity
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is hiring a new Chief Technical Officer to play a leading role in moving the organisation to focus on action and implementation of the net-zero corporate transition.
Having set the gold standard for corporate net-zero targets, the SBTi is now moving from ambition to action. This is a rare opportunity to lead that shift from the inside by building and running the technical engine room of the organisation that the world's leading companies look to for what "credible" climate action actually means.
About the role
The Chief Technical Officer reports to the CEO and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team. The role is based in London and involves regular international travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the SBTi’s Technical Department of around thirty professionals.
- Owning design and execution of a work programme for implementation of Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2, including sector approaches (for steel, aluminium, shipping, aviation, etc.).
- Ensuring that the Technical Team has clear direction, common purpose, good working practices, and capabilities to design the corporate net-zero transition.
- Ensuring that the Technical Department is fully integrated with other departments in the SBTi and the Services subsidiary responsible for operations.
- Building strong relationships with partners and stakeholders.
- Representing the SBTi in various fora and at international events.
- With colleagues on the Executive Leadership Team, setting organisation priorities, both for the medium-term and annually, in the form of a business plan.
