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Summary

Are you a creative and proactive Content Manager or Conference Producer with a passion for climate and sustainability? Were looking for someone who thrives on shaping impactful event content and bringing global conversations to life. In this role, youll play a key part in developing and delivering compelling programmes for CGs high-profile global events, aligning with our mission to drive real change.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Climate Week NYC, one of the worlds largest and most influential climate events. Youll help curate and deliver thought-provoking sessions that bring together top executives, policymakers, and industry leaders to inspire collective action. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Content Producer, youll collaborate closely with our sponsorship team to craft and execute sponsored content at our in-person events.

If youre a confident communicator, a strong copywriter, and eager to make an impact in the climate and sustainability space, wed love to hear from you!

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Conference Producer with a strong interest in climate and sustainability events to join a highly ambitious team. You will be responsible for taking ownership of the development and delivery of sponsor-led event content at Climate Week NYC.

You will champion ambition, be the main point of contact and support the on-time project delivery of in-person sessions to the delight of our partners whilst ensuring close alignment with the events key themes and messaging. Acting as a key point of contact for both internal teams and external stakeholders, offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to globally influential climate events and work alongside leaders driving meaningful climate action.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Content Producer, with coaching from the existing Content Manager you will be well supported to play a critical role in ensuring that our events help drive Climate Groups mission, bringing together the worlds most influential people to tackle climate change.

Key responsibilities will include:

Content Support:

  • Take ownership of the overall curation of sponsored event content across the Hub Live at Climate Week NYC
  • Build and lead a strong project management plan for each sponsored session as well as owning the session tracking process ensuring all relevant documents and web-based speaker spreadsheets are kept up to date
  • Offer content best practice and suggestions for edits (where required) on submitted content to ensure wider agenda alignment
  • Lead and contributing effectively to weekly calls with sponsors to monitor progress and provide both key and incremental updates
  • Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the event content and a good overview of the Climate Groups areas of work.
  • Lead the preparation and delivery of all briefing materials and panel calls (including briefing packs, rehearsal event calendar invitations, cue cards) prior to the event for sponsored roundtables with support of the Speaker and Event Manager and Officer
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the event strategy and the role of the events team within the Climate Group and helping to deliver on this strategy.


Project Management and Team Support:


  • Work directly with sponsors keep to deadlines and help them to follow our processes so they can deliver their event on time
  • Complete internal run-of-show documents for sponsor content, provide timely updates and drive consistency across timings and formats
  • Help drive audience interest in sponsor content by encouraging and monitoring topical content, agenda readiness and high-level speaker acquisition
  • Support the sponsorship team in achieving their revenue target, identifying prospective sponsors, attending meetings and leading on updating on event content
  • Ensure all EDI speaker objectives are met and exceeded where possible
  • Good management and oversight of all content including programmatic work delivered by system leads
  • Provide the delegate marketing team with content in a time-sensitive manner to ensure they can effectively promote the events
  • Take ownership of work, seek to solve problems and work SMART to achieve your goals


Onsite Event Management:


  • Meet with all sponsors onsite and proactively support sponsor session delivery
  • Actively question our content, and speaker management processes and suggest and implement improvements where feasible

About you

We value strengths and a passion for learning if you meet most of the criteria below, we encourage you to apply.

Essential

  • Proven conference production experience
  • Experience in stakeholder management with the ability to effectively influence and provide constructive challenge when required
  • High appreciation of commercial and financial drivers for businesses and NGOs
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across a range of cultures, levels of seniority and geographies
  • Demonstrate a deep and detailed knowledge and understanding of climate issues, with reference to corporate sustainability issues and subnational climate commitments
  • Motivated, professional, and diplomatic demeanour
  • Commitment to the mission of the Climate Group and having a strong understanding of our areas of work
  • An engaging team player with the ability to identify where support is needed and fill in with time-sensitive suggestions as well balance strategic planning


Desirable


  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience working for an NGO or charity

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

Youll be based in our London head office near Tower Bridge (SE1 2NQ), a 12-minute walk from London Bridge station and enjoy the benefits of flexible and hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

As well as having excellent green credentials, our brand new open-plan workspace offers the ultimate flexibility for your working day, whether youre working collaboratively, hosting a hybrid meeting with your global colleagues, or need some focus time in an acoustic booth or at a standing desk. The building also offers a well-equipped gym, secure bike parking and showers.

Occasional international travel will be required.

What we offer

Our people are at the heart of what we do. Youll be joining a global community of bold, ambitious doers who are committed to driving climate action fast.

This is a full-time 6-month fixed-term contract. The salary offered is £36,420 - £38,559 per annum, based on experience.

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 days 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 Kisandka Moses, Senior Manager, Content Producer, kmoses@climategroup.org.

The closing date for applications is midnight GMT on 25thApril 2025. Well be holding interviews on a rolling basis, therefore welcome and encourage early applications.

The requisite eligibility criteria, or work visa to work in the UK are a requirement for this position and no relocation and/or sponsorship costs will be borne by Climate Group.

Please note we will not be engaging recruitment agencies for this role.