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Summary
We're looking for a dynamic leader to shape the future of corporate climate action.
As our next Director of Corporate Partnerships, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering bold, global solutions to the climate crisis. Sitting on our leadership team and reporting to the Executive Director of Development, you'll drive Climate Group's corporate income strategy and forge strategic partnerships that power our work on clean energy, zero-emission transport, sustainable food systems, heavy industry, climate finance, and adaptation.
This is a rare opportunity to help lead change at scale - partnering with some of the world's most influential businesses to unlock funding and innovation for climate solutions.
About the role
As Director of Corporate Partnerships, your role will be to lead, grow, and evolve our global corporate partnerships and membership strategies. You'll oversee a talented team, work across our programmatic and policy teams, and collaborate with colleagues in our international offices to unlock new sources of income and influence. Together, we'll build ambitious, purpose-led partnerships and membership models that accelerate climate action around the world.
You will:
* Design and lead a global corporate income strategy aligned with Climate Group's organisational goals.
* Proactively identify, cultivate, and secure high-value corporate partnerships.
* Drive innovation in how we fund climate action - exploring new products, platforms, and funding models.
* Build Climate Group's profile with corporate funders, establishing us as a trusted partner and thought leader.
* Increase average deal size through strategic, long-term relationships with major partners.
* Act as a senior ambassador for Climate Group in corporate and philanthropic circles.
* Lead, support, and inspire a high-performing team of three, setting clear goals and building capability.
* Provide guidance and collaboration to support corporate fundraising and membership in our international offices.
About you
You're a strategic, forward-thinking leader with a strong track record of growing and delivering high-value corporate partnerships, ideally in an international context. You thrive on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and turning bold ideas into action. You combine commercial acumen with a deep commitment to climate action - understanding what makes corporate partnerships succeed, and how to align them with impact.
You'll bring experience in designing and delivering fundraising or business development strategies, leading high-performing teams, and building trusted partnerships with global brands. You're confident navigating senior-level conversations and closing complex, multi-stakeholder deals that deliver mutual value.
You're equally comfortable in fast-paced external environments and internal strategy conversations. You know how to connect with purpose-driven partners, communicate ambition, and mobilise support for systems change.
We're especially interested in candidates who:
* Are energised by cross-functional collaboration and leading through influence, not hierarchy.
* Have experience creating and scaling new income-generating products or approaches.
* Can demonstrate a values-led, inclusive approach to leadership and partnership-building.
Essential:
* Significant experience in corporate partnerships, business development, or fundraising, ideally with international scope.
* Proven ability to secure and grow six- and seven-figure partnerships.
* Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and commercial awareness.
* Confident communicator with credibility at C-suite level.
* Experience managing, motivating, and developing high-performing teams.
* Deep interest in climate change, sustainability, or systems transformation.
Desirable:
* Experience working in or with global corporates in energy, transport, food, industry, finance or adaptation sectors.
* Experience working within a matrixed organisation or across geographies.
* Understanding of ESG, sustainable finance or corporate climate action frameworks.
About Climate Group
Climate Group drives climate action. Fast. Our goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all.
We focus on systems with the highest emissions and where our networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. We do this by building large and influential networks and holding organisations accountable, turning their commitments into action.
We share what we achieve together to show more organisations what they could do. We are an international non-profit organisation, founded in 2004, with offices in London, Amsterdam, Beijing, New Delhi and New York.
Climate Group is an international organisation, and we want to reflect that in our staff. People who work for us, and people who apply, need to feel heard, safe, and included. That is why we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion throughout our application process and in our offices. We encourage applications from people of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ethnicities, as we value a wide range of experiences and perspectives.
Where you'll work
Based in our London office, near the iconic Tower Bridge, you'll enjoy a flexible hybrid working arrangement - three days in the office, two days from home each week.
Our office is designed to support both collaborative work and focused individual time. It includes accessible facilities, a well-equipped gym, secure bike storage, and showers. Plus, we're easy to reach by bike and public transport.
The role will require frequent international travel.
What we offer
Our people are at the heart of what we do. You'll be joining a global community of bold, ambitious doers who are committed to driving climate action fast.
This is a permanent position. The salary offered is £86,000 to £93,500 per annum, based on experience.
Many of our people work flexibly in different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about your preferred ways of working and if it works for the role and the team, we'll do our best to accommodate.
Beyond working alongside friendly, motivated colleagues who will support and challenge you, we offer a fantastic benefits package:
* Generous holiday allowance: 25 days annually, plus public holidays and 3 extra days for our Christmas to New Year closure
* 10% employer pension contribution: Non-contributory scheme available after three months' service
* Long-service reward: An additional day's holiday after three and six years with us
* Flexible and hybrid working: Supporting your work-life balance
* Comprehensive health benefits: Cash plan and private medical insurance after completing probation
* Family-first policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, plus support for fertility treatments
* Wellbeing perks: Monthly wellbeing allowance and Headspace membership
* Additional leave options: Paid leave for volunteering, moving house, and getting married
* Peace of mind: Life assurance from your first day
* Cycling support: E-bike and bike loan scheme up to £1,000
* Travel made easier: Season ticket and e-bike membership loan scheme
* Investing in you: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive in a global, purpose-driven organisation
Apply now
Ready to make an impact? Apply now with your CV and a one-page cover letter that highlights how your experience and values align with our mission.
If you need further information, require the job advert in an accessible format, or need additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Asiya Khan, Senior HR Officer on [email protected].
The closing date for applications is midnight GMT on Wednesday, 4 June 2025. We'll be holding interviews on a rolling basis, therefore welcome early applications.
To be eligible for this position, you must meet the necessary criteria or hold a work visa to work in the UK. Please note that Climate Group does not cover relocation or sponsorship costs.
We will not be working with recruitment agencies for this role.
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