Climate Change Committee

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

This is an exciting time to join the CCC as the UK embarks on the next stage of its clean energy journey. One of the Prime Minister’s five driving missions is to make Britain a clean energy superpower, delivering clean power by 2030 and accelerating to net zero. We have an ambitious plan to speed up the transition away from fossil fuels and towards clean energy to increase our energy independence, protect billpayers, create good jobs and show climate leadership.

The UK Government, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive are seeking to appoint a new Chair to the Committee. The Chair will play an important part in providing advice during a critical few years for clean energy and climate policy. The Chair of the CCC will be responsible for steering and developing the overall work of the CCC, while the Chief Executive manages the day to day running of the organisation. They must provide excellent vision and leadership, as well as represent the Committee externally and foster close working relationships with key experts, including academics, business as well as foreign governments and intergovernmental institutions. They must also have the capability to provide independent and pragmatic advice to Ministers, elected representatives and UK policymakers in the UK and Devolved Governments and/or internationally.

The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of board leadership, achieving results and providing strategic vision to lead a high-profile public organisation at either an international or UK-wide level. This person will also have an exceptional ability to communicate and build relationships at all levels alongside strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence and to communicate effectively the importance of the net zero transition and be able to challenge material misrepresentation of facts across a wide range of audiences. Holders of public office, including the Chair 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 Climate Change Committee on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference QCCCF. Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by 23.00 on Monday 13 January 2025.