- Position: Program Lead, Corporate Energy Transition Campaign
- Reporting to: Our Campaign Director
- Preferable start date: as soon as possible
- Employment type: staff or consultant
- Location: Remote working from a European location, or from our office in Berlin. Please note that we do not have the resources to relocate candidates to Europe from outside the continent.
Join us in the pursuit of a just energy transition!
We, Beyond Fossil Fuels (BFF), are an alliance of passionate civil society groups committed to transforming the European energy sector. We strive for a just transition to a fossil-free, fully renewables-based energy system that protects people, nature, and our planet. As an independent campaign, we are driven by a fierce dedication to ending our reliance on coal by 2030 and fossil gas by 2035 with a focus on the power sector. With your help, we can create a brighter, cleaner, and more equitable future for all.
This campaign is supported by a BFF secretariat, consisting of 25 people and spread across Europe.
We're excited to introduce a new role. As part of the BFF secretariat, the Program Lead will spearhead the design, creation, and coordination of a continent-wide campaign aimed at shifting corporate players away from coal and gas towards a renewable-based, efficient, electrified business model. This campaign will target a wide range of corporate players, including non-energy corporations, energy companies, and private financial institutions. The Program Lead will be responsible for coordinating a team of corporate campaigners and collaborating with a diverse range of partner organisations and allies, both within Europe and globally.
Don’t feel like you meet all the criteria? We understand that confidence can sometimes be a barrier when it comes to job applications. But let us tell you a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If this role sparks your enthusiasm, we want to hear from you.
As the Program Lead, you will be responsible for:
- Leading and developing, in collaboration with the coalition, the overarching BFF campaign strategy for corporate entities across energy companies, financial institutions, and non-energy corporations, while working closely with the secretariat corporate campaigners, partner organisations, and allies.
- Collaborating with partner organisations to design and execute a campaign specifically targeting non-energy corporations and sectors that rely on fossil-based energy.
- Identifying gaps and capacity needs, and establishing appropriate working structures together with partners. Additionally, you will support, oversee, and convene the necessary coalition working structures to implement the campaign strategy.
- Activating and supporting partners, particularly at the national level, during the development and implementation of the strategy.
- Serving as a bridge between the partners working on corporate campaigning and other energy-related initiatives outside of our coalition that focus on corporations relevant to our European strategy.
- Identifying opportunities for synergies and contributions from other BFF campaign areas of work that will help with the corporate strategy, and vice versa.
- Planning and coordinating campaign pushes and moments.
- Overseeing the corporate campaign activity budget, as well as contributing to the coalition and secretariat planning.
- Coordinating and line-managing a team of campaigners working on corporations, private finance, and utilities.
Required skills & experience
- You have a comprehensive understanding of the energy transition, including its political and economic context in Europe.
- You possess a deep understanding of the European energy, corporate, and financial sectors, as well as their potential leverage over the fossil fuel industry.
- You have at least ten years of work experience in energy/climate issues or in relevant corporate positions (such as public relations, corporate ESG/strategy, legal affairs, etc.).
- You have a minimum of three years of experience in lobbying and/or advocacy on energy, finance, or corporate topics relevant to the position.
- You have at least five years of experience in developing campaign strategies, with several years of experience leading program or campaign implementation.
- You have a proven track record of successful campaigning in relation to the private sector.
- You have at least three years of experience in line management and leading small teams of two or more people.
- You possess strong interpersonal skills, are competent at facilitating and supporting the work of others, and have the ability to build common cause and reach agreements among multi-organisational teams.
- You possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- You are highly organized and capable of balancing multiple priorities.
- You are confident working remotely with a broad range of people from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds.
- You are passionate about promoting a healthy, environmentally-friendly, and fair society.
- You have excellent spoken and written English.
Desirable skills & experience
- You have experience in stakeholder coordination and the ability to identify non-governmental organisation needs and roles.
- You are familiar with the style of work and procedures of non-governmental organisations.
- You speak other European languages.
How we support our team
- We offer competitive compensation packages tailored to each region.
- Flexible work policy: We empower our team to work when and where they are most productive with our flexible work policy.
- Flexible holiday policy: You choose your own public holidays based on preference or culture.
- Training budget: We have a dedicated training budget for each team member.
- Team building: We prioritise building connections with an annual team retreat.
- Feedback: We foster a culture of growth with regular performance reviews and feedback.
- Commuting and home working: We make work easier by covering commuting costs in Berlin and providing support for remote work in other European locations.
We believe that creating a welcoming and inclusive environment is critical to our success, and we welcome team members from all backgrounds. At Beyond Fossil Fuels, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of our success, and we are dedicated to building a culture that reflects these values.
How to apply:
If this opportunity sounds exciting to you please send us a short CV and a one-page cover letter in English to bff_jobs[AT]bff.earth, putting ‘Program Lead, Corporate Energy Transition Campaign’ in the subject line. As we receive a high volume of applications, we regret that we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. Preferable start date: as soon as possible
If you want to know more about Beyond Fossil Fuels visit our website: https://beyondfossilfuels.org/
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application Question(s):
- You possess a deep understanding of the European energy, corporate, and financial sectors, as well as their potential leverage over the fossil fuel industry?
Experience:
- Energy/ climate issues: 10 years (Required)
- Lobbying or advocacy on energy, finance, or corporate topics: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Remote
