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Senior Technical Officer, Environmental Knowledge (Climate Change)
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Senior Technical Officer, Environmental Knowledge (Climate Change)
Senior Technical Officer, Environmental Knowledge (Climate Change) – London (FTC Maternity Cover, 14-Month Contract)
Salary & Engagement
- Compensation: £32,157 – £40,197 per year (fixed-term contract for maternity leave cover)
- Holidays: 30 days + bank holidays
- Work Arrangement: Permanent role at CDP’s London office; in-office required 2 days per week. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK and live within commutable distance.
About CDP
CDP is a global non-profit pioneering independent environmental disclosure. By leveraging a transparency-driven system, we empower 24,800+ companies, 1,000+ cities/states, and institutions managing a quarter of worldwide assets to make earth-positive decisions.
Our global team—united by balancing people, planet, and profit—Partners withexperts across enterprise, capital, policy, and science. Learn more: cdp.net | @CDP
About the Team: Disclosure Content & Environmental Knowledge
The Disclosure Content team leads development, sta Bilisation, and delivery of CDP’s disclosure framework, including:
- Question bank (focused, granular queries)
- Reporting guidance (end-user support)
- Scoring methodologies (risk and impact benchmarking)
The Environmental Knowledge subgroup is responsible for:
- Question bank content (mapping standards, validation tests)
- Governance (e.g., emissions data, climate risks)
- Translations & technical policy alignment
- Internal technical support on emerging frameworks.
Core partners within CDP: Scoring, Thought Leadership, Data, and Customer Success teams.
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Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Delivery
- Drive at least one process (e.g., preparation, drafting, testing) or content area (e.g., governance-related questions in Module 4).
- Drive school of scoring quality, administration, authorsing, and publication of the question bank.
Content Development & Testing
- Design, implement, and refine question bank metrics/scoring related to climate change, governance, یا pollution.
- Draft/translate questions and guidance; ensure accuracy and consistency with frameworks like TCFD/CSRD.
Research & Analytical Support
- Analyse corporate disclosure data and conduct desktop reviews to inform content improvements.
- Support funded projects, white papers, Manged Engagements, and strategy reports in high-impact areas.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Internal: Collaborate with Technical Operations, Product Teams, and Global Managers.
- External: Engage with disclosing organisations, regulators, NGOs, frameworks/authors, and data users.
Dialogue & Communication
- Present technical findings internally (e.g., 1:1s, team meetings, governance documentation).
- Refine complex ideas for clarity and conciseness in presentations/documentation.
Professional Growth & Team Culture
- Set clear performance objectives via regular 1:1s, goal-setting, and feedback.
- Champion inclusiveness by fostering transparency, feedback sharing, and cultural awareness.
- Live the CDP values and uphold integrity in decision-making.
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What We Need from You
Qualifications & Experience
- Formal degree in environment-science-related field (e.g., resource management, pollution control, policy*).
- Demonstrable experience in climate change or corporate environmental disclosure.
Technical Proficiency
- Expertise in capturing enterprise-level data (e.g., timelines, risks, inventories).
- Aware of standards/guidelines (TCFD, CSRD, ISO, SBT).
- Understanding of sustainability trends, risks, and changing regulatory landscapes.
Skill-Specific Requirements
✔Process Improvement: Optimising operational workflows and data-driven decisions. ✔Analytical Expertise: Interpreting qualitative and quantitative submission data. ✔Research & Reporting: High-volume document analysis and writing clear reports.
Soft Skills
- Collaboration: Open communication with colleagues of diverse backgrounds.
- Adaptability: Thriving on cross-boundary teamwork (e.g., Disclosing Companies, Scientists).
- Ethos: Committed to inclusive and empowering workplace values.
Why Join CDP?
- Competitive pay (salary in band, annual adjustments reviewed).
- Work-life balance: 30+ paid leave + pension benefits; EAP support.
- Impact: Work on real-world environmental policy and operational frameworks.
- Growth: Training programs, mentorship, and transparent career progression.
Key Notes
- Locationobligation: Applicants must legally qualify to work in the UK and be in reach of our London hub.
- Contract-type: Fixed-term (14 months) to cover maternity leave.
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