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Climate Change Committee

Members

Job Reference QCCCG
Closing Date Monday 01 Dec 2025 (Now Expired)

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) is an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008. Its purpose is to advise the UK and Devolved Governments on emissions targets and climate risk, and to report to UK Parliament on progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for and adapting to the impacts of climate change.

It is an exciting time to join the CCC, with a new permanent Chair appointed in July and the Prime Minister prioritising Make Britain a Clean Energy Superpower as one of HM Government’s five driving missions. The CCC’s independent advice will be crucial in delivering this agenda, supporting the Government to take back control with clean, homegrown energy, bringing down bills for families, creating good jobs, and protecting our home for future generations.

The UK Government, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland are seeking to appoint up to three members to the CCC. Members will be responsible for developing the work of the Committee, determining its strategic direction and providing impartial input into its work. The Committee will normally meet 12 times a year, and members will be expected to attend the meetings regularly. Members will actively participate in Committee meetings, ensure the Committee discharges its statutory duties, provide expert technical advice towards reports to governments and legislatures, accurately represent the climate-related circumstances and needs of each nation of the UK, and assist the Chair in their representative role with key academics, institutions and industry.

The successful candidates will demonstrate expert ability to process and interpret complex information, strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate, persuade and build relationships at all levels, an ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and good knowledge of the range of the Committee’s work and climate policy both internationally and across the UK. Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: delivery, business and/or finance; social research including public opinion polling and/or behaviour change; climate science and policy; agriculture and land use; or the differences in climate-related challenges, policies and governance across the four UK nations. Information on how applicants will be assessed against these criteria can be found in the Candidate Pack.

Holders of public office, including members of the Committee, are expected to adhere to and uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life. These are: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the UK and Devolved Governments on this appointment.

Your application contains two parts. Both parts must be submitted by midday 1 December to be considered complete. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

For queries about your application or the recruitment process, please email Ellie.Dugdale@saxbam.com

 

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