Opportunity Green is Hiring a Senior Manager, Climate Diplomacy: Remote and Hybrid Climate Policy Leadership Role
Opportunity Green is hiring a Senior Manager, Climate Diplomacy for a permanent role based in the UK or Belgium. Applications close on 10 August 2026.
Opportunity Green Opens Applications for Senior Manager, Climate Diplomacy Position
Opportunity Green, a rapidly growing climate-focused non-profit organisation, has announced an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals seeking to influence global climate action. The organisation is recruiting a Senior Manager, Climate Diplomacy, a permanent position that will play a critical role in advancing international climate negotiations and supporting climate-vulnerable countries in securing ambitious and equitable climate outcomes.
Applications for the position are open until 10 August 2026, offering candidates based in the United Kingdom or Belgium the chance to work with one of the most dynamic climate advocacy organisations operating on the international stage.
About Opportunity Green
Founded in 2021, Opportunity Green has quickly established itself as a respected organisation dedicated to identifying and unlocking solutions to tackle climate change. Through coalition-building, legal innovation, policy advocacy, and support for climate-vulnerable nations, the organisation works to accelerate climate action across key sectors of the global economy.
Its Climate Diplomacy team has already earned recognition for its engagement with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), where it helps countries strengthen climate ambition and secure climate finance through international negotiations.
As the organisation expands its focus into additional high-emitting sectors, it is seeking a senior professional to lead and strengthen this important work.
Role Overview
The Senior Manager, Climate Diplomacy will support Opportunity Green’s efforts to build international coalitions that promote climate justice and stronger climate action.
Working closely with policymakers, governments, civil society organisations, and climate-vulnerable countries, the successful candidate will help shape diplomatic strategies that influence international negotiations and drive meaningful policy change.
While a major focus of the role will involve aviation emissions and engagement with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the position will also contribute to broader climate diplomacy initiatives involving sectors such as maritime transport and agriculture.
The role reports directly to the Senior Director of Climate Diplomacy and is expected to provide leadership across the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be involved in a broad range of strategic and technical activities, including:
- Building and maintaining relationships with government delegations and international policymakers.
- Supporting climate-vulnerable countries during multilateral climate negotiations.
- Developing policy briefings, technical reports, and advocacy materials.
- Designing diplomatic strategies that increase climate ambition.
- Representing Opportunity Green in international forums and stakeholder engagements.
- Collaborating with legal, advocacy, analytics, and communications teams.
- Supporting fundraising initiatives and donor engagement.
- Providing leadership and mentoring within the Climate Diplomacy team.
The role combines policy expertise, diplomacy, strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and climate advocacy.
Location and Working Arrangements
Opportunity Green is offering flexible working options for candidates in both the United Kingdom and Belgium.
United Kingdom
Applicants may be:
- Based in London with a hybrid arrangement requiring two office days per week.
- Based elsewhere in the UK and work remotely, provided they can travel to London for two consecutive days each month.
Belgium
Applicants may be:
- Based in Brussels with a hybrid arrangement.
- Based remotely elsewhere in Belgium, provided regular travel to Brussels is possible and occasional travel to London can be accommodated.
The organisation also offers a unique four-day full-time work week, running from Monday to Thursday.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Opportunity Green is looking for candidates who are passionate about climate action and possess strong experience in international policy and diplomacy.
Essential qualifications and experience include:
- Experience engaging in multilateral negotiations.
- Strong understanding of climate policy and international governance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven stakeholder engagement and coalition-building abilities.
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Ability to collaborate across diverse international teams.
The organisation is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with policymakers from climate-vulnerable countries and those with existing international networks relevant to climate diplomacy.
Preferred Areas of Expertise
Candidates with experience in the following areas may have an advantage:
- Aviation decarbonisation.
- ICAO negotiations and policy processes.
- Climate finance.
- International environmental agreements.
- Strategic communications and media engagement.
- Public speaking and advocacy.
- Policy development and implementation.
Experience working within climate-vulnerable regions and developing ambitious climate policy solutions will also be highly valued.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Opportunity Green places significant emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The organisation welcomes applications from:
- People with disabilities.
- Candidates from underrepresented communities.
- Members of LGBTQIA+ communities.
- Applicants from climate-vulnerable countries.
- Individuals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
The organisation believes diverse experiences strengthen climate advocacy and improve policy outcomes.
Benefits and Professional Development
The Senior Manager will gain access to a range of attractive benefits, including:
- Four-day working week.
- Generous annual leave provisions.
- Employer pension contributions.
- Progressive parental leave policies.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Dedicated professional development support.
- Opportunities to engage directly with international policymakers.
- Participation in global conferences and climate negotiations.
The role offers a rare opportunity to influence climate policy at the highest international levels while contributing to meaningful global change.
Application Process
To reduce unconscious bias during recruitment, Opportunity Green requires applicants to remove identifying information from their CVs, including:
- Names
- Photographs
- Age
- Contact details
Applicants are also advised not to use AI-generated content in their application materials.
Shortlisted candidates will participate in an online interview, followed by an in-person interview for selected finalists.
Application Deadline
Interested candidates must submit their applications by:
Closing Date: 10 August 2026 at 9:00 AM BST
Online interviews are expected to begin during the week commencing 24 August 2026, with in-person interviews likely to take place in early September.
A Unique Opportunity to Shape Global Climate Action
For professionals passionate about climate diplomacy, international policy, and climate justice, this vacancy presents an exceptional opportunity. The successful candidate will work alongside influential policymakers, climate advocates, and governments while helping shape international agreements that influence the future of climate action worldwide.
As Opportunity Green continues to expand its impact across major emitting sectors, this role offers the chance to become a key contributor to some of the world’s most important climate negotiations and policy initiatives.
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