Director, Climate and Environment

Director Climate andEnvironment

About Palladium:

Operating in over 50countriesPalladium is a global consulting and implementation companyworking in partnership with governments businesses investors and communitiesto design and deliver solutions that create lasting positive impact. We addresssome of the worlds most complex challenges across infrastructure economicgrowth and natural capital health energy climate and environment anddigital transformationstrengthening systems institutions and markets tosupport inclusive and sustainable development. Our more than 2100 staffworldwide work as trusted advisors across diverse contexts combining deeptechnical expertise implementation techniques and innovative technology todeliver locally informed client-focused solutions that help organisationsachieve measurable sustainable impact.

Palladium is part ofGISIs global family of companies which aims to create solutions for theworlds most complex challenges. With annual revenues of $14 billion GISIsapproximately 15000 employees are engaged in projects across 100 countriesworldwide providing construction program/project management and engineeringconsulting services.

This Opportunity:

The mission of Palladiums UKEA Partnership Climate and Environment Practiceis to support governmentsdonorsand the private sectortodeliver climate-resilient nature-positive developmentthroughpolicy and institutional reform landscape- and jurisdiction-levelapproaches mobilising private capitaland large-scale delivery thatstrengthenforest governance sustainable landuseand climateresilience.

Palladium is seeking a Director Climate and Environment to continue the growthof the business by successfully securing and delivering a portfolio ofcontracts. Acting as a primary client-facing representative of the company theindividual is expected to develop trusted relations with their clients byunderstanding their needs; addressing those needs in market leading proposals;and delivering services to meet their expectations. The post holder will beresponsible to ensure that the projects are delivered to client requirementsand Palladium quality standards and against forecast with technical solutionsremaining at the forefront of industry requirements. The ideal candidate is a seasoned programme director with specificexperience leading FCDO funded programmes including teams (40%) but also hasthe demonstrated know how in shaping compelling offers to diversify winningbusiness with other donorsgovernmentsor private sector clients(60%).

Location:

The position will bebased in Palladiums London office. Please note thatapplicants must have the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is notavailable for this role.

Palladium follows a hybrid working model with three days in the officeand two days remote.

Reporting Lines:

• The Director Climate and Environment will report to the Practice Lead Climate and Environment
  
• This role will lead a corporate team of 6-7 individuals line reporting for team leaders for programmes where they serve as Programme Director
  
• This role will liaise with Group finance strategy business development and communications as well as senior government officials private sector clients and strategic partners

Primary Responsibilities:

Drive Business Growth

• Lead business development and capture efforts mobilizing teams and partners to win new contracts
  
• Build and strengthen client relationships positioning Palladium as a trusted partner
  
• Identify and pursue new opportunities that drive sustainable portfolio growth
  
• Assess client needs market trends and bid requirements to inform strategy
  
• Monitor bid performance and proactively address risks and challenges

Deliver ImpactfulContracts

• Oversee successful contract delivery ensuring alignment with client expectations and company standards
  
• Deliver projects on time on budget and in line with financial targets
  
• Provide technical leadership and quality assurance across the project portfolio
  
• Serve as Project Director where required ensuring strong governance and results
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project quality and performance
  
• Collaborate across business units to deliver integrated client solutions
  

Raise PalladiumsProfile

• Strengthen Palladiums market position to enhance contract opportunities and win rates
  
• Lead targeted business development and marketing initiatives in priority markets
  
• Develop and promote thought leadership that showcases Palladiums expertise
  
• Build trusted client relationships through networking events strategic engagements and advisory support
  
• Collaborate across teams to advance intellectual property service offerings and delivery excellence
  

SupportingResponsibilities

• Coach mentor and develop staff while fostering a high-performing and inclusive team culture
  
• Contribute to business leadership and strategic decision-making
  
• Champion Palladiums sustainability diversity inclusion and safeguarding commitments
  
• Model Palladiums values behaviors and professional standards
  
• Support continuous business growth through strong leadership project delivery and client engagement
  

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated programme leadership experience inclimate environment forestry landuseor natural resource governance
  
• Demonstratedtrack recordinforest governance nature-based programmes climate adaptation or relevant area
  
• Proven success winning work for FCDO and with other donors
  
• Experience overseeing large complex delivery portfolios with multiple stakeholders
  

Core Skills:

• Strategic systems-level thinker with strong commercial judgement
  
• Able to communicate complexclimate and environmental issuesclearly to technical and non-technical audience
  
• Strong people leader committed to performance and accountability
  
• Exceptional communication presentation negotiation and interpersonal skills
  
• Excellent written communication skills with a strong focus on quality accuracy and attention to detail
  

DesirableCriteria:

• Experience working with climateadaptation and climate resilience
  
• Existing relationships with DFIs MDBs climate and nature initiatives
  
• Experiencedesigning and delivering adaptation and resilience programmes including locally led adaptation approaches
  

Applications will beaccepted on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early as the positionmay close once a suitable candidate is found. Please note that only shortlistedcandidates will be contacted.

Equity Diversity &Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity diversity and inclusion intoeverything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society andactively encourage diversity to drive innovation creativity success and goodpractice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in ourworkforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fairtreatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. Theseinclude: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background age race genderidentity and expression religion ethnicity sexual orientation disabilitynationality veteran marital or Indigenous status.

Should you require anyadjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process (due todisability neurodiversity or for any other circumstance) please email ourteam at and wewill be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We defineSafeguarding as the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect ourpeople clients and the communities we work with from harm. We are committedto ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladiumare treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject toan enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and arigorous due diligence process.

Required Experience:

Director