Careers

Join us in our efforts to end the climate crisis and build a better future. We need everyone on board to help create a net-zero world. That’s why we are building a team of collaborative, committed individuals, providing them with the chance to thrive professionally while making a real-world impact.

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Why join the ECF?

A meaningful mission

At the ECF, you’ll do impactful work supporting our mission to ensure a healthy, thriving planet for current and future generations. With experts in topics from climate policy to strategic philanthropy to data analysis, we combine our passion with a rigorous, results-oriented work ethic to effect real change.

A diverse team

Our team counts dozens of nationalities from a range of perspectives, backgrounds, and life paths. We are working to ensure that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are a priority, and that our team reflects the diversity of the organisations and communities we partner with.

Opportunities to learn and grow professionally

Achieving our mission means helping our people excel, grow, and learn. At the ECF, you’ll have the chance to work with leading experts in their fields, as well as access to a range of learning and development opportunities.

A holistic benefits package

As part of our compensation package, we offer a range of benefits designed to support our staff’s wellbeing and professional growth. These include generous holiday allowances, flexible working arrangements, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more. We also create regular opportunities to connect with colleagues and partners — from our annual All-Staff Retreat to team-building events.

A values-driven organisation

Our values – partnership, inclusion, agency, and learning – guide how we work with each other and our partners to achieve our mission.

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PARTNERSHIP

We seek the unique contributions and capabilities of our colleagues and partners, building trusted relationships to achieve greater impact.

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LEARNING

We challenge ourselves to learn from both failures and successes, actively seeking fresh perspectives from colleagues and partners.

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INCLUSION

We embrace diversity and actively work to include all people and perspectives, both within and outside the organisation.

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AGENCY

We support our colleagues and partners to take bold action to enable collective achievement.

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If you’re interested in joining our team, check out our job openings here

Join us now!

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