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Location

This is a full-time role based in London with some flexibility to exceptional candidates that can frequently travel to London from elsewhere in the UK and Europe, with a salary dependent on experience. 

Apply by: Tuesday 7 April 2026

Job Purpose and Background:

As SBTi enters its next phase of growth and system maturity, strengthening the integrity of the SBTi framework and the partnerships that enable market transformation will be critical to delivering impact at scale.

The Chief Integrity (and Partnerships) Officer (CIO) is a senior executive leadership role responsible for safeguarding and strengthening the credibility, governance, and coherence of the SBTi system, while positioning SBTi as a central convenor and strategic partner within the global climate ecosystem.

The role leads the development of robust governance, assurance, and claims systems aligned with international best practice and supports the organisation’s evolution into a mature, high-integrity standard-setting system.

In parallel, the role will develop and steward strategic partnerships that advance SBTi’s priorities and ensure the organisation plays a catalytic role within the wider ecosystem driving corporate climate transition.

The CIO reports to the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer and works closely with the CEO, Chief Technical Officer, and Executive Leadership Team to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of SBTi’s overall system.

The role will provide cross-organisational leadership on system integrity and external collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Strengthening System Integrity

  • Lead the continued evolution of the SBTi as a mature, high-integrity standard system, aligned with international best practices including the principles of ISEAL Alliance.

Building Strategic Partnerships

  • Help shape a coherent organisational strategy for partnerships with the strategic partnerships team, ensuring collaboration delivers clear strategic value.

Executive Leadership

  • Contribute to the development and delivery of SBTi’s organisational strategy and annual business plans.

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