Manager or Senior Manager, Impact Initatives (Internal)

About the role: This role which could be positioned at either a Manager or Senior Manager grade, offers an exciting opportunity to work with experts across our global practice areas and regional teams deepening our partnerships with philanthropy and other mission-aligned organisations to scale our impact and can be based in any Carbon Trust office, Amsterdam, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Mexico, South Africa or Singapore.  Our global climate transition experts deliver effective sector-wide and cross-sector solutions for our partners and the systems they operate, joining the dots within sectors and working alongside businesses, governments, public sector bodies, financial institutions and philanthropies, and across sectors from ICT, agriculture, food and drink to mining and metals, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, energy and offshore renewables around the world. The Carbon Trust has produced a Solutions Hub and series of Sector Visions that bring these insights together to show how climate action can mitigate risks, strengthen resilience and create lasting prosperity. The Sector Visions focus on sectors that collectively account for a substantial share of global emissions, are deeply interconnected and present significant opportunities to accelerate decarbonisation. Each Vision examines the challenges and practical, evidence-based solutions available to achieve system-level transformation. The Hub features six sectors, with more in development. The Impact Initiatives (II) team turns the solutions identified in each Sector Vision into delivery-focused programmes that bring about real change. The programmes are multi-stakeholder by design and collaborative in nature, and it is expected that they will mostly be funded by philanthropy. These solutions, distilled from the breadth of the Carbon Trust’s global advisory work with public and private sector actors, typically address system-level barriers that commercial capital or individual market actors cannot solve alone. This makes them well placed for support from philanthropic foundations and/or regional or sector-focused re-granters. Key skills and experience we are looking for: Excellent interpersonal, influencing and relationship development skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across philanthropic foundations, government, business, innovators, financiers, civil society and our existing and potential partners Experience in proactively developing new propositions, collaborations and relationships Strong existing network with philanthropic foundations and organisations Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to lead and run workshop sessions, present to small and large audiences, and write high-quality proposals and reports Ability to solve complex problems and respond to the evolving needs and requirements of philanthropic foundations and partners; Interest in and understanding of the Carbon Trust’s mission, activities and propositions Knowledge and understanding of climate change and wider social and environmental objectives of philanthropic foundations and organisations; Knowledge/experience of transitioning to sustainable solutions in developing and emerging economies Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously and managing work efficiently including coordinating proposals and deliverables and meeting deadlines Experience of delivering projects with, or experience of working in, philanthropic foundations and organisations Robust programme and project management experience Postgraduate qualification focusing on the environment, policy, business, economics, engineering or sustainability, or equivalent experience We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We’re committed to advancing equal opportunities and we’re dedicated to building a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture. If you don’t meet all the requirements but you have the skills and the experience, we would encourage you to apply and tell us why you are the right person for the job. The application deadline is Tuesday 20 th October 2026  however, we may close the position early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply early. Due to our hybrid and flexible working policies, some interviews and onboarding processes may be conducted via video conferencing. Please note that we can only accept your application if you have the right to work in the country that you are applying to.  At the Carbon Trust, we are guided by our core values: integrity, ambition, collaboration, and excellence.