About The Role Job level: 10 Were looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering and Analytics practice. In this role, you will: Lead the design, development, management and optimisation of data pipelines to ensure efficient data flows, recognising and sharing opportunities to reuse data flows where possible. Coordinate teams and set best practices and standards when it comes to data engineering principles. Champion data engineering across projects and clients. Responsibilities Lead by example, holding responsibilities for team culture, and how projects deliver the most impact and value to our clients. Be accountable for the strategic direction, delivery and growth of our work. Lead teams, strands of work and outcomes, owning commercial responsibilities. Hold and manage uncertainty and ambiguity on behalf of clients and our teams. Ensure teams and projects are inclusive through how you lead and manage others. Effectively own and hold the story of our work, ensuring we measure progress against client goals and our DT missions. Work with our teams to influence and own how we deliver more value to clients, working with time and budget constraints. Strategically plan the overall project and apply methods and approaches. Demonstrably share work with wider audiences. Elevate ideas through how you write, speak and present. Dimensions Headcount:Typically leads a multidisciplinary team or multiple workstreams (team size 515) Resource complexity:Provides leadership across multiple workstreams or technical domains within a project or programme. Responsible for delivery coordination, prioritisation, and quality, often overseeing more junior leads or specialists. Problem-solving responsibility:Solves highly complex problems, balancing technical, user, business, and operational needs. Applies expert judgement to make decisions, manage risks, and guide teams through ambiguity. Change management requirements:Leads or co-leads significant change initiatives. Responsible for managing stakeholder expectations, supporting adoption, and embedding sustainable ways of working. Internal/External interactions:Acts as a trusted partner to client and internal stakeholders at multiple levels. Leads workshops, presentations, and stakeholder engagement to ensure buy-in, alignment, and delivery clarity. Strategic timeframe working towards:Works across mid- to long-term delivery cycles (612 months), ensuring that near-term work supports broader programme and client objectives. About YouProfessional knowledge and experience Essential Proven experience in data engineering, data integration and data modelling Expertise with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) Expertise with modern cloud data platforms (e.g. Microsoft Fabric, Databricks) Expertise with multiple data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI) Deep understanding of data warehousing concepts, ETL/ELT pipelines and dimensional modelling Proficiency in advanced programming languages (Python/PySpark, SQL) Experience in data pipeline orchestration (e.g. Airflow, Data Factory) Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices (Git, Azure DevOps etc) Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Proven experience in delivery of complex projects in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines Desirable Advanced knowledge of data governance, data standards and best practices. Experience in a consultancy environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to client needs. Experience defining and enforcing data engineering standards, patterns, and reusable frameworks Professional certifications in relevant technologies (e.g. Microsoft Azure Data Engineer, AWS Data Analytics, Databricks Certified Professional Data Engineer) Skills Data Development Process Design, build and test data products that are complex or large scale Build and lead teams to complete data integration services integration and reusable pipelines that meet performance, quality and scalability standards Collaborate with architects to align solutions with enterprise data strategy and target architectures Data Engineering and Manipulation Work with data analysts, engineers and data science and AI specialists to design and deliver products into the organisation effectively. Understand the reasons for cleansing and preparing data before including it in data products and can put reusable processes and checks in place. Access and use a range of architectures (including cloud and on-premise) and data manipulation and transformation tools deployed within the organisation. Optimise data pipelines and queries for performance and cost efficiency in distributed environments Testing (Data) Review requirements and specifications, and define system integration testing conditions for complex data products and support others to do the same Identify and manage issues and risks associated with complex data products and support others to do the same Analyse and report system test activities and results for complex data products and support others to do the same Other Skills Proficiency in developing and maintaining complex data models (conceptual, logical and physical). Strong skills in data governance and metadata management. Experience with data integration design and implementation. Ability to write efficient, maintainable code for large scale data systems. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g. Git, Azure DevOps). Strong stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms. Ability to mentor junior engineers, foster collaboration, and build a high-performing data engineering culture. Behaviours and PACT values Purpose:Be values-driven, recognising that our client's needs are paramount. Approach client engagements with professionalism and creativity, balancing commercial and operational needs. Accountability:Be accountable for delivering your part of a project on time and under budget and working well with other leaders.Lead by example, promoting a culture where quality and client experience are foremost. Craft:Balance multiple priorities while leading high-performing teams. Navigate ambiguity and set the technical direction and approach to support positive outcomes. Togetherness:Collaborate effectively with others across TPXimpact. Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients. About UsPeople-Powered Transformation We're a purpose driven organisation, supporting organisations to build a better future for people, places and the planet. Combining vast experience in the public, private and third sectors and expertise in human-centred design, data, experience and technology, were creating sustainable solutions ready for an ever-evolving world. At the heart of TPXimpact, were collaborative and empathetic. Were a team of passionate people who care deeply about the work we do and the impact we have in the world. We know that change happens through people, with people and for people. Thats why we believe in people-powered transformation. Working in close collaboration with our clients, we seek to understand their unique challenges, questioning assumptions and building in their teams the capabilities and confidence to continue learning, iterating and adapting. Benefits Include: 30 days holiday + bank holidays 2 volunteer days for causes that you are passionate about Maternity/paternity - 6 months Maternity Leave, 3 months Paternity Leave Life assurance Employer pension contribution of 5% Health cash plan Personal learning and development budget Employee Assistance Programme Access to equity in the business through a Share Incentive Plan Green incentive programmes including Electric Vehicle Leasing and the Cycle to Work Scheme Financial advice Health assessments About TPXimpact - Digital Transformation We drive fundamental change in approaches to product and service development, delivery and technology. Our agile, multidisciplinary teams use technology, design and data to deliver better results, improving outcomes for individuals, organisations and communities. By working in the open, in partnership with our clients, we not only transform their systems and services but also build the capability of their teams, so work can continue without us in the longer term. Our focus is sustainable change, always delivered with positive impact. Were an inclusive employer, and we care about diversity in our teams. Let us know in your application if you have accessibility requirements during the interview. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 19, 2025
Full time
About The Role Job level: 10 Were looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering and Analytics practice. In this role, you will: Lead the design, development, management and optimisation of data pipelines to ensure efficient data flows, recognising and sharing opportunities to reuse data flows where possible. Coordinate teams and set best practices and standards when it comes to data engineering principles. Champion data engineering across projects and clients. Responsibilities Lead by example, holding responsibilities for team culture, and how projects deliver the most impact and value to our clients. Be accountable for the strategic direction, delivery and growth of our work. Lead teams, strands of work and outcomes, owning commercial responsibilities. Hold and manage uncertainty and ambiguity on behalf of clients and our teams. Ensure teams and projects are inclusive through how you lead and manage others. Effectively own and hold the story of our work, ensuring we measure progress against client goals and our DT missions. Work with our teams to influence and own how we deliver more value to clients, working with time and budget constraints. Strategically plan the overall project and apply methods and approaches. Demonstrably share work with wider audiences. Elevate ideas through how you write, speak and present. Dimensions Headcount:Typically leads a multidisciplinary team or multiple workstreams (team size 515) Resource complexity:Provides leadership across multiple workstreams or technical domains within a project or programme. Responsible for delivery coordination, prioritisation, and quality, often overseeing more junior leads or specialists. Problem-solving responsibility:Solves highly complex problems, balancing technical, user, business, and operational needs. Applies expert judgement to make decisions, manage risks, and guide teams through ambiguity. Change management requirements:Leads or co-leads significant change initiatives. Responsible for managing stakeholder expectations, supporting adoption, and embedding sustainable ways of working. Internal/External interactions:Acts as a trusted partner to client and internal stakeholders at multiple levels. Leads workshops, presentations, and stakeholder engagement to ensure buy-in, alignment, and delivery clarity. Strategic timeframe working towards:Works across mid- to long-term delivery cycles (612 months), ensuring that near-term work supports broader programme and client objectives. About YouProfessional knowledge and experience Essential Proven experience in data engineering, data integration and data modelling Expertise with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) Expertise with modern cloud data platforms (e.g. Microsoft Fabric, Databricks) Expertise with multiple data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI) Deep understanding of data warehousing concepts, ETL/ELT pipelines and dimensional modelling Proficiency in advanced programming languages (Python/PySpark, SQL) Experience in data pipeline orchestration (e.g. Airflow, Data Factory) Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices (Git, Azure DevOps etc) Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Proven experience in delivery of complex projects in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines Desirable Advanced knowledge of data governance, data standards and best practices. Experience in a consultancy environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to client needs. Experience defining and enforcing data engineering standards, patterns, and reusable frameworks Professional certifications in relevant technologies (e.g. Microsoft Azure Data Engineer, AWS Data Analytics, Databricks Certified Professional Data Engineer) Skills Data Development Process Design, build and test data products that are complex or large scale Build and lead teams to complete data integration services integration and reusable pipelines that meet performance, quality and scalability standards Collaborate with architects to align solutions with enterprise data strategy and target architectures Data Engineering and Manipulation Work with data analysts, engineers and data science and AI specialists to design and deliver products into the organisation effectively. Understand the reasons for cleansing and preparing data before including it in data products and can put reusable processes and checks in place. Access and use a range of architectures (including cloud and on-premise) and data manipulation and transformation tools deployed within the organisation. Optimise data pipelines and queries for performance and cost efficiency in distributed environments Testing (Data) Review requirements and specifications, and define system integration testing conditions for complex data products and support others to do the same Identify and manage issues and risks associated with complex data products and support others to do the same Analyse and report system test activities and results for complex data products and support others to do the same Other Skills Proficiency in developing and maintaining complex data models (conceptual, logical and physical). Strong skills in data governance and metadata management. Experience with data integration design and implementation. Ability to write efficient, maintainable code for large scale data systems. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g. Git, Azure DevOps). Strong stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms. Ability to mentor junior engineers, foster collaboration, and build a high-performing data engineering culture. Behaviours and PACT values Purpose:Be values-driven, recognising that our client's needs are paramount. Approach client engagements with professionalism and creativity, balancing commercial and operational needs. Accountability:Be accountable for delivering your part of a project on time and under budget and working well with other leaders.Lead by example, promoting a culture where quality and client experience are foremost. Craft:Balance multiple priorities while leading high-performing teams. Navigate ambiguity and set the technical direction and approach to support positive outcomes. Togetherness:Collaborate effectively with others across TPXimpact. Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients. About UsPeople-Powered Transformation We're a purpose driven organisation, supporting organisations to build a better future for people, places and the planet. Combining vast experience in the public, private and third sectors and expertise in human-centred design, data, experience and technology, were creating sustainable solutions ready for an ever-evolving world. At the heart of TPXimpact, were collaborative and empathetic. Were a team of passionate people who care deeply about the work we do and the impact we have in the world. We know that change happens through people, with people and for people. Thats why we believe in people-powered transformation. Working in close collaboration with our clients, we seek to understand their unique challenges, questioning assumptions and building in their teams the capabilities and confidence to continue learning, iterating and adapting. Benefits Include: 30 days holiday + bank holidays 2 volunteer days for causes that you are passionate about Maternity/paternity - 6 months Maternity Leave, 3 months Paternity Leave Life assurance Employer pension contribution of 5% Health cash plan Personal learning and development budget Employee Assistance Programme Access to equity in the business through a Share Incentive Plan Green incentive programmes including Electric Vehicle Leasing and the Cycle to Work Scheme Financial advice Health assessments About TPXimpact - Digital Transformation We drive fundamental change in approaches to product and service development, delivery and technology. Our agile, multidisciplinary teams use technology, design and data to deliver better results, improving outcomes for individuals, organisations and communities. By working in the open, in partnership with our clients, we not only transform their systems and services but also build the capability of their teams, so work can continue without us in the longer term. Our focus is sustainable change, always delivered with positive impact. Were an inclusive employer, and we care about diversity in our teams. Let us know in your application if you have accessibility requirements during the interview. JBRP1_UKTJ
Senior Strategist and Head of UK & EU Operations Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Location: UK, able to travel to London twice a week, Hybrid-working, shared office space in Holborn Job Category: Mission-aligned growth, Strategic leadership, Operational excellence, Team leadership, collaboration and culture Salary: 80000 GBP - 93000 GBP (Annum) About us XDI (Cross Dependency Initiative) is a specialist, mission-led physical climate risk analytics company, focused on changing how climate risk is understood, valued and acted on by the institutions that shape the global economy. Established in 2007, XDI is the world's longest-standing independent specialist in physical climate risk and adaptation analytics, and is named market leader in two of the world's most prestigious independent evaluations of climate risk analytics - the Forrester Wave : Climate Risk Analytics Software and Verdantix's Smart Innovators: Physical Climate Risk Solutions. We translate climate risk into financially decision-useful intelligence, enabling decision-makers to plan for resilience and adaptation, and to redirect capital away from high-risk, high-emission activities toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. Our clients include major banks, investors, asset owners and governments around the world, and we increasingly partner with academic institutions and NGOs to help deliver our impact goals. XDI is part of The Climate Risk Group . Across the group, we have around 50 team members based in Australia and Europe. Our European client base has grown rapidly over the past three years through a combination of strategic partnerships and direct client relationships. In early 2023, we established our first European office in London, providing a base for team members across the UK and Spain and supporting our continued growth across the region. We are now looking to expand our UK-based team. The Role As our Senior Strategist & Head of EU & UK Operations, you will be the bridge between impact strategy, partner development, and regional execution, playing a pivotal role in scaling our influence across the private and financial sectors. You will lead the identification of new opportunities (commercial and NGO partnerships and markets), strengthen our commercial systems, and ensure the organisation is set up to deliver them efficiently, advancing the organisation's mission and long-term sustainability. This role is ideal for a senior NGO or mission-driven leader who thrives where strategy, relationship building, systems design, and operational delivery intersect. If this sounds like you, please apply now with your CV and a cover letter including why you'd like to work for XDI. Or contact Caroline Parisy - People & Culture for an informal chat. Interviews will start in early January 2026. Key Accountabilities Mission-Aligned Growth Partner with the Global Head of Commercial & Partnerships and C-suite leaders to understand our Theory of Change, priority markets, and partnership opportunities. Develop UK and EU commercial and non-commercial impact campaigns that reflect market needs and strategic priorities. Translate clients' needs into clear problem statements and solutions across our SaaS, consulting, and hybrid offerings. Support clients and partners, including advisory firms, data providers, and sustainability consultancies, in understanding our services, value proposition and impact potential. Build strong relationships with NGOs, NFPs, and government agencies, including data-sharing partnerships. Proactively identify, qualify, and pursue new commercial and impact-driving opportunities, helping secure new clients and strategic partners. Craft compelling proposals, EOIs, pitches, partnership decks, and impact narratives. Monitor market trends and leverage data insights to pinpoint strategic growth opportunities. Maintain high-quality CRM discipline to ensure clarity in pipeline management and partnership activities. Strategic Leadership Translate the organisation's Theory of Change into actionable campaign strategies for the UK and EU regions. Build relationships with regional change agents, thought leaders, and ecosystem partners. Develop systems to monitor progress against the strategy and the impact of the organisation against goals. Assess the organisation's success at driving impact while sustaining its own revenue generation. Operational Excellence Provide strategic input during planning cycles to ensure commercial initiatives align with market realities and organisational goals. Enhance commercial dashboards, reporting, and CRM systems to strengthen decision-making. Evaluate sales pipeline against delivery capacity to maintain sustainable growth. Apply strong financial and P&L understanding to guide commercial decisions and strengthen organisational health. Oversee contracts, budgets, and project reporting with rigour and clarity. Leadership, Collaboration & Culture Foster a high-performance, values-aligned environment grounded in trust, inclusion, and collaboration. Provide people leadership to a multidisciplinary team (Sales, Customer Success, and Data Product Specialists), supporting their development and wellbeing. Coach and mentor team members, aligning their strengths and interests with organisational needs. Coordinate cross-functional workflows, ensuring transparent communication and seamless execution. Capabilities and Experience Sought After Senior experience in business development, partnerships, or commercial strategy within NGOs, NFPs, or purpose-driven organisations. Strong commercial and analytical judgement, with an ability to distill complexity into clear, persuasive narratives. Demonstrated capability in building or improving commercial systems and operational processes. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a record of trusted relationships across sectors. Experience leading teams and delivering impact in fast-paced, evolving environments. Ability to navigate ambiguity, bring structure, clarity, and focus to complex or shifting priorities. Comfortable collaborating across cultures, remotely, and across time zones. Knowledge of climate science, climate risk, or climate-tech ecosystems. Deep commitment to ethical leadership, purpose-driven work, and climate impact, with a belief in the catalytic role of the private, financial, and political sectors in driving change. Strong networks across UK, Europe, or global climate and sustainability communities. Motivated by bold ideas, iterative learning, and agile ways of working. Why work with us? Want to know more about us and our work? Visit our Newsroom and explore our latest 2025 Physical Climate Risk Reports: We are a mission-led organisation powered by people who want to apply their professional skills to deliver meaningful, real-world outcomes on climate change. Our team is united by a strong alignment to our purpose and a culture where everyone is encouraged to contribute, challenge ideas, and be heard. We take pride in maintaining an inclusive, supportive environment where we care deeply about wellbeing, teamwork is strong, and people feel connected to the bigger picture. You'll find empowered, collaborative teams, clear alignment to organisational goals, and leadership that values clarity, trust and impact. We also offer a range of generous employment conditions designed to support balance, autonomy and growth, including: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working Fortnightly Wellbeing Days while remaining on full-time pay Access to our Employee Assistance Program Empowered, cross-functional ways of working A culture of continuous feedback and recognition If this sounds like you, please apply now with your CV and a cover letter including why you'd like to work for XDI. Interviews will start in early January 2026.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Senior Strategist and Head of UK & EU Operations Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Location: UK, able to travel to London twice a week, Hybrid-working, shared office space in Holborn Job Category: Mission-aligned growth, Strategic leadership, Operational excellence, Team leadership, collaboration and culture Salary: 80000 GBP - 93000 GBP (Annum) About us XDI (Cross Dependency Initiative) is a specialist, mission-led physical climate risk analytics company, focused on changing how climate risk is understood, valued and acted on by the institutions that shape the global economy. Established in 2007, XDI is the world's longest-standing independent specialist in physical climate risk and adaptation analytics, and is named market leader in two of the world's most prestigious independent evaluations of climate risk analytics - the Forrester Wave : Climate Risk Analytics Software and Verdantix's Smart Innovators: Physical Climate Risk Solutions. We translate climate risk into financially decision-useful intelligence, enabling decision-makers to plan for resilience and adaptation, and to redirect capital away from high-risk, high-emission activities toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. Our clients include major banks, investors, asset owners and governments around the world, and we increasingly partner with academic institutions and NGOs to help deliver our impact goals. XDI is part of The Climate Risk Group . Across the group, we have around 50 team members based in Australia and Europe. Our European client base has grown rapidly over the past three years through a combination of strategic partnerships and direct client relationships. In early 2023, we established our first European office in London, providing a base for team members across the UK and Spain and supporting our continued growth across the region. We are now looking to expand our UK-based team. The Role As our Senior Strategist & Head of EU & UK Operations, you will be the bridge between impact strategy, partner development, and regional execution, playing a pivotal role in scaling our influence across the private and financial sectors. You will lead the identification of new opportunities (commercial and NGO partnerships and markets), strengthen our commercial systems, and ensure the organisation is set up to deliver them efficiently, advancing the organisation's mission and long-term sustainability. This role is ideal for a senior NGO or mission-driven leader who thrives where strategy, relationship building, systems design, and operational delivery intersect. If this sounds like you, please apply now with your CV and a cover letter including why you'd like to work for XDI. Or contact Caroline Parisy - People & Culture for an informal chat. Interviews will start in early January 2026. Key Accountabilities Mission-Aligned Growth Partner with the Global Head of Commercial & Partnerships and C-suite leaders to understand our Theory of Change, priority markets, and partnership opportunities. Develop UK and EU commercial and non-commercial impact campaigns that reflect market needs and strategic priorities. Translate clients' needs into clear problem statements and solutions across our SaaS, consulting, and hybrid offerings. Support clients and partners, including advisory firms, data providers, and sustainability consultancies, in understanding our services, value proposition and impact potential. Build strong relationships with NGOs, NFPs, and government agencies, including data-sharing partnerships. Proactively identify, qualify, and pursue new commercial and impact-driving opportunities, helping secure new clients and strategic partners. Craft compelling proposals, EOIs, pitches, partnership decks, and impact narratives. Monitor market trends and leverage data insights to pinpoint strategic growth opportunities. Maintain high-quality CRM discipline to ensure clarity in pipeline management and partnership activities. Strategic Leadership Translate the organisation's Theory of Change into actionable campaign strategies for the UK and EU regions. Build relationships with regional change agents, thought leaders, and ecosystem partners. Develop systems to monitor progress against the strategy and the impact of the organisation against goals. Assess the organisation's success at driving impact while sustaining its own revenue generation. Operational Excellence Provide strategic input during planning cycles to ensure commercial initiatives align with market realities and organisational goals. Enhance commercial dashboards, reporting, and CRM systems to strengthen decision-making. Evaluate sales pipeline against delivery capacity to maintain sustainable growth. Apply strong financial and P&L understanding to guide commercial decisions and strengthen organisational health. Oversee contracts, budgets, and project reporting with rigour and clarity. Leadership, Collaboration & Culture Foster a high-performance, values-aligned environment grounded in trust, inclusion, and collaboration. Provide people leadership to a multidisciplinary team (Sales, Customer Success, and Data Product Specialists), supporting their development and wellbeing. Coach and mentor team members, aligning their strengths and interests with organisational needs. Coordinate cross-functional workflows, ensuring transparent communication and seamless execution. Capabilities and Experience Sought After Senior experience in business development, partnerships, or commercial strategy within NGOs, NFPs, or purpose-driven organisations. Strong commercial and analytical judgement, with an ability to distill complexity into clear, persuasive narratives. Demonstrated capability in building or improving commercial systems and operational processes. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a record of trusted relationships across sectors. Experience leading teams and delivering impact in fast-paced, evolving environments. Ability to navigate ambiguity, bring structure, clarity, and focus to complex or shifting priorities. Comfortable collaborating across cultures, remotely, and across time zones. Knowledge of climate science, climate risk, or climate-tech ecosystems. Deep commitment to ethical leadership, purpose-driven work, and climate impact, with a belief in the catalytic role of the private, financial, and political sectors in driving change. Strong networks across UK, Europe, or global climate and sustainability communities. Motivated by bold ideas, iterative learning, and agile ways of working. Why work with us? Want to know more about us and our work? Visit our Newsroom and explore our latest 2025 Physical Climate Risk Reports: We are a mission-led organisation powered by people who want to apply their professional skills to deliver meaningful, real-world outcomes on climate change. Our team is united by a strong alignment to our purpose and a culture where everyone is encouraged to contribute, challenge ideas, and be heard. We take pride in maintaining an inclusive, supportive environment where we care deeply about wellbeing, teamwork is strong, and people feel connected to the bigger picture. You'll find empowered, collaborative teams, clear alignment to organisational goals, and leadership that values clarity, trust and impact. We also offer a range of generous employment conditions designed to support balance, autonomy and growth, including: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working Fortnightly Wellbeing Days while remaining on full-time pay Access to our Employee Assistance Program Empowered, cross-functional ways of working A culture of continuous feedback and recognition If this sounds like you, please apply now with your CV and a cover letter including why you'd like to work for XDI. Interviews will start in early January 2026.
PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Senior Strategist and Head of UK & EU Operations Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Location: UK, able to travel to London twice a week, Hybrid-working, shared office space in Holborn Job Category: Mission-aligned growth, Strategic leadership, Operational excellence, Team leadership, collaboration and culture Salary: 80000 GBP 93000 GBP (Annum) About us XDI (Cross Dependency Initiative) is a specialist, mission-led physical climate risk analytics company, focused on changing how climate risk is understood, valued and acted on by the institutions that shape the global economy. Established in 2007, XDI is the world s longest-standing independent specialist in physical climate risk and adaptation analytics, and is named market leader in two of the world s most prestigious independent evaluations of climate risk analytics the Forrester Wave : Climate Risk Analytics Software and Verdantix s Smart Innovators: Physical Climate Risk Solutions. We translate climate risk into financially decision-useful intelligence, enabling decision-makers to plan for resilience and adaptation, and to redirect capital away from high-risk, high-emission activities toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. Our clients include major banks, investors, asset owners and governments around the world, and we increasingly partner with academic institutions and NGOs to help deliver our impact goals. XDI is part of The Climate Risk Group . Across the group, we have around 50 team members based in Australia and Europe. Our European client base has grown rapidly over the past three years through a combination of strategic partnerships and direct client relationships. In early 2023, we established our first European office in London, providing a base for team members across the UK and Spain and supporting our continued growth across the region. We are now looking to expand our UK-based team. The Role As our Senior Strategist & Head of EU & UK Operations, you will be the bridge between impact strategy, partner development, and regional execution, playing a pivotal role in scaling our influence across the private and financial sectors. You will lead the identification of new opportunities (commercial and NGO partnerships and markets), strengthen our commercial systems, and ensure the organisation is set up to deliver them efficiently, advancing the organisation s mission and long-term sustainability. This role is ideal for a senior NGO or mission-driven leader who thrives where strategy, relationship building, systems design, and operational delivery intersect. If this sounds like you, please apply now with your CV and a cover letter including why you d like to work for XDI. Or contact Caroline Parisy People & Culture for an informal chat. Interviews will start in early January 2026. Key Accountabilities Mission-Aligned Growth Partner with the Global Head of Commercial & Partnerships and C-suite leaders to understand our Theory of Change, priority markets, and partnership opportunities. Develop UK and EU commercial and non-commercial impact campaigns that reflect market needs and strategic priorities. Translate clients needs into clear problem statements and solutions across our SaaS, consulting, and hybrid offerings. Support clients and partners, including advisory firms, data providers, and sustainability consultancies, in understanding our services, value proposition and impact potential. Build strong relationships with NGOs, NFPs, and government agencies, including data-sharing partnerships. Proactively identify, qualify, and pursue new commercial and impact-driving opportunities, helping secure new clients and strategic partners. Craft compelling proposals, EOIs, pitches, partnership decks, and impact narratives. Monitor market trends and leverage data insights to pinpoint strategic growth opportunities. Maintain high-quality CRM discipline to ensure clarity in pipeline management and partnership activities. Strategic Leadership Translate the organisation s Theory of Change into actionable campaign strategies for the UK and EU regions. Build relationships with regional change agents, thought leaders, and ecosystem partners. Develop systems to monitor progress against the strategy and the impact of the organisation against goals. Assess the organisation s success at driving impact while sustaining its own revenue generation. Operational Excellence Provide strategic input during planning cycles to ensure commercial initiatives align with market realities and organisational goals. Enhance commercial dashboards, reporting, and CRM systems to strengthen decision-making. Evaluate sales pipeline against delivery capacity to maintain sustainable growth. Apply strong financial and P&L understanding to guide commercial decisions and strengthen organisational health. Oversee contracts, budgets, and project reporting with rigour and clarity. Leadership, Collaboration & Culture Foster a high-performance, values-aligned environment grounded in trust, inclusion, and collaboration. Provide people leadership to a multidisciplinary team (Sales, Customer Success, and Data Product Specialists), supporting their development and wellbeing. Coach and mentor team members, aligning their strengths and interests with organisational needs. Coordinate cross-functional workflows, ensuring transparent communication and seamless execution. Capabilities and Experience Sought After Senior experience in business development, partnerships, or commercial strategy within NGOs, NFPs, or purpose-driven organisations. Strong commercial and analytical judgement, with an ability to distill complexity into clear, persuasive narratives. Demonstrated capability in building or improving commercial systems and operational processes. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a record of trusted relationships across sectors. Experience leading teams and delivering impact in fast-paced, evolving environments. Ability to navigate ambiguity, bring structure, clarity, and focus to complex or shifting priorities. Comfortable collaborating across cultures, remotely, and across time zones. Knowledge of climate science, climate risk, or climate-tech ecosystems. Deep commitment to ethical leadership, purpose-driven work, and climate impact, with a belief in the catalytic role of the private, financial, and political sectors in driving change. Strong networks across UK, Europe, or global climate and sustainability communities. Motivated by bold ideas, iterative learning, and agile ways of working. Why work with us? Want to know more about us and our work? Visit our Newsroom and explore our latest 2025 Physical Climate Risk Reports: We are a mission-led organisation powered by people who want to apply their professional skills to deliver meaningful, real-world outcomes on climate change. Our team is united by a strong alignment to our purpose and a culture where everyone is encouraged to contribute, challenge ideas, and be heard. We take pride in maintaining an inclusive, supportive environment where we care deeply about wellbeing, teamwork is strong, and people feel connected to the bigger picture. You ll find empowered, collaborative teams, clear alignment to organisational goals, and leadership that values clarity, trust and impact. We also offer a range of generous employment conditions designed to support balance, autonomy and growth, including: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working Fortnightly Wellbeing Days while remaining on full-time pay Access to our Employee Assistance Program Empowered, cross-functional ways of working A culture of continuous feedback and recognition If this sounds like you, please apply now with your CV and a cover letter including why you d like to work for XDI. Interviews will start in early January 2026. 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Dec 16, 2025
Full time
PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Senior Strategist and Head of UK & EU Operations Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Location: UK, able to travel to London twice a week, Hybrid-working, shared office space in Holborn Job Category: Mission-aligned growth, Strategic leadership, Operational excellence, Team leadership, collaboration and culture Salary: 80000 GBP 93000 GBP (Annum) About us XDI (Cross Dependency Initiative) is a specialist, mission-led physical climate risk analytics company, focused on changing how climate risk is understood, valued and acted on by the institutions that shape the global economy. Established in 2007, XDI is the world s longest-standing independent specialist in physical climate risk and adaptation analytics, and is named market leader in two of the world s most prestigious independent evaluations of climate risk analytics the Forrester Wave : Climate Risk Analytics Software and Verdantix s Smart Innovators: Physical Climate Risk Solutions. We translate climate risk into financially decision-useful intelligence, enabling decision-makers to plan for resilience and adaptation, and to redirect capital away from high-risk, high-emission activities toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. Our clients include major banks, investors, asset owners and governments around the world, and we increasingly partner with academic institutions and NGOs to help deliver our impact goals. XDI is part of The Climate Risk Group . Across the group, we have around 50 team members based in Australia and Europe. Our European client base has grown rapidly over the past three years through a combination of strategic partnerships and direct client relationships. In early 2023, we established our first European office in London, providing a base for team members across the UK and Spain and supporting our continued growth across the region. We are now looking to expand our UK-based team. The Role As our Senior Strategist & Head of EU & UK Operations, you will be the bridge between impact strategy, partner development, and regional execution, playing a pivotal role in scaling our influence across the private and financial sectors. You will lead the identification of new opportunities (commercial and NGO partnerships and markets), strengthen our commercial systems, and ensure the organisation is set up to deliver them efficiently, advancing the organisation s mission and long-term sustainability. This role is ideal for a senior NGO or mission-driven leader who thrives where strategy, relationship building, systems design, and operational delivery intersect. If this sounds like you, please apply now with your CV and a cover letter including why you d like to work for XDI. Or contact Caroline Parisy People & Culture for an informal chat. Interviews will start in early January 2026. Key Accountabilities Mission-Aligned Growth Partner with the Global Head of Commercial & Partnerships and C-suite leaders to understand our Theory of Change, priority markets, and partnership opportunities. Develop UK and EU commercial and non-commercial impact campaigns that reflect market needs and strategic priorities. Translate clients needs into clear problem statements and solutions across our SaaS, consulting, and hybrid offerings. Support clients and partners, including advisory firms, data providers, and sustainability consultancies, in understanding our services, value proposition and impact potential. Build strong relationships with NGOs, NFPs, and government agencies, including data-sharing partnerships. Proactively identify, qualify, and pursue new commercial and impact-driving opportunities, helping secure new clients and strategic partners. Craft compelling proposals, EOIs, pitches, partnership decks, and impact narratives. Monitor market trends and leverage data insights to pinpoint strategic growth opportunities. Maintain high-quality CRM discipline to ensure clarity in pipeline management and partnership activities. Strategic Leadership Translate the organisation s Theory of Change into actionable campaign strategies for the UK and EU regions. Build relationships with regional change agents, thought leaders, and ecosystem partners. Develop systems to monitor progress against the strategy and the impact of the organisation against goals. Assess the organisation s success at driving impact while sustaining its own revenue generation. Operational Excellence Provide strategic input during planning cycles to ensure commercial initiatives align with market realities and organisational goals. Enhance commercial dashboards, reporting, and CRM systems to strengthen decision-making. Evaluate sales pipeline against delivery capacity to maintain sustainable growth. Apply strong financial and P&L understanding to guide commercial decisions and strengthen organisational health. Oversee contracts, budgets, and project reporting with rigour and clarity. Leadership, Collaboration & Culture Foster a high-performance, values-aligned environment grounded in trust, inclusion, and collaboration. Provide people leadership to a multidisciplinary team (Sales, Customer Success, and Data Product Specialists), supporting their development and wellbeing. Coach and mentor team members, aligning their strengths and interests with organisational needs. Coordinate cross-functional workflows, ensuring transparent communication and seamless execution. Capabilities and Experience Sought After Senior experience in business development, partnerships, or commercial strategy within NGOs, NFPs, or purpose-driven organisations. Strong commercial and analytical judgement, with an ability to distill complexity into clear, persuasive narratives. Demonstrated capability in building or improving commercial systems and operational processes. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a record of trusted relationships across sectors. Experience leading teams and delivering impact in fast-paced, evolving environments. Ability to navigate ambiguity, bring structure, clarity, and focus to complex or shifting priorities. Comfortable collaborating across cultures, remotely, and across time zones. Knowledge of climate science, climate risk, or climate-tech ecosystems. Deep commitment to ethical leadership, purpose-driven work, and climate impact, with a belief in the catalytic role of the private, financial, and political sectors in driving change. Strong networks across UK, Europe, or global climate and sustainability communities. Motivated by bold ideas, iterative learning, and agile ways of working. Why work with us? Want to know more about us and our work? Visit our Newsroom and explore our latest 2025 Physical Climate Risk Reports: We are a mission-led organisation powered by people who want to apply their professional skills to deliver meaningful, real-world outcomes on climate change. Our team is united by a strong alignment to our purpose and a culture where everyone is encouraged to contribute, challenge ideas, and be heard. We take pride in maintaining an inclusive, supportive environment where we care deeply about wellbeing, teamwork is strong, and people feel connected to the bigger picture. You ll find empowered, collaborative teams, clear alignment to organisational goals, and leadership that values clarity, trust and impact. We also offer a range of generous employment conditions designed to support balance, autonomy and growth, including: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working Fortnightly Wellbeing Days while remaining on full-time pay Access to our Employee Assistance Program Empowered, cross-functional ways of working A culture of continuous feedback and recognition If this sounds like you, please apply now with your CV and a cover letter including why you d like to work for XDI. Interviews will start in early January 2026. 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Who We Are BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world's best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible-and unlocking your potential to advance the world. The User Experience Center of Expertise (UX CoE), within Global Services (GS), provides corporate support to internal business areas such as Finance, Legal, HR, Marketing and IT. This diverse team of experts, operators and specialists represent all levels from Partner to entry level staff, operating across the globe in multiple countries. Global Services is in short, the backbone of BCG. What You'll Do As a senior member of BCG's Global IT UX Center of Excellence (CoE) , you will lead and elevate user research across the firm's digital product ecosystem. Your mission is to define and execute a forward-looking UX research strategy that shapes the design of next-generation SaaS platforms, digital ecosystems, virtual assistants, websites, apps, and Agentic AI-driven solutions. By harnessing existing and emerging AI technologies, you will enhance the consulting lifecycle, improve productivity, and create a distinct competitive advantage for BCG and its clients. You are a creative, strategic, and hands-on Research Leader - passionate about crafting intuitive, impactful, and AI-augmented user experiences. Through a strong advocacy for user-centred design, you will balance innovation with practicality and measurable business impact. Working collaboratively with other UX Chapter Leads, you will define standards, frameworks, and guardrails that ensure consistency and excellence across all BCG digital products. In this senior leadership role, you will serve as both mentor and contributor. As a line manager, you will establish a future facing UX research practice, and guide our team of UX Researchers working within in Digital Product Teams, fostering their professional growth and ensuring alignment with BCG's digital and AI-first priorities. You'll keep your skills sharp and your leadership grounded in practice. Key Responsibilities UX Research Strategy & Vision: Define the research strategy that aligns user insights with business objectives and value creation. Champion user-centred design principles to drive innovation while balancing technical feasibility and strategic value.Define the shift to experience and journey-based research methods from singular products. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with design, product, data science, and consulting teams to embed UX practices into GenAI solutions, ensuring alignment across product roadmaps and business goals. Innovative, Scalable Research : Develop and lead AI-powered research methodologies that address critical challenges such as trust, and scalability in digital products. Execution & Delivery : Drive discovery-to-deployment research initiatives, collaborating with senior stakeholders to deliver validated, actionable insights that guide MVPs and scalable product releases. Leadership & Mentorship: Establish research standards for AI-first digital products in partnership with UX Chapter Leads. Mentor and develop researchers, fostering a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning. Research Practice & Expertise: Lead generative and evaluative research, usability testing, and behavioural data analysis to validate concepts and refine designs that enhance user experience and business outcomes. Capture user sentiment and own and publish results and actions back to BCG What You'll Bring 10+ years of experience in user research within consulting, agency, or technology-led organizations, including at least 5 years in research leadership roles. Proven success in scaling UX research, supporting diverse user groups, regions, and cross-functional teams. Experienced in leading distributed research teams and nurturing talent within fast-paced, innovation-driven environments. Deep expertise across the end-to-end design lifecycle - from discovery through delivery - with strong grounding in agile, scrum, and design thinking methodologies. Strategic leadership skills with a track record of aligning UX research initiatives to business outcomes, value creation, and executive priorities, particularly in emerging areas like GenAI. Data-driven mindset, with the ability to define and track UX impact through metrics and KPIs that communicate value to stakeholders. Skilled in research platforms and tools such as Qualtrics , Content Square , Hive , Dovetail , Maze , and . Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. 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Dec 09, 2025
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Who We Are BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world's best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible-and unlocking your potential to advance the world. The User Experience Center of Expertise (UX CoE), within Global Services (GS), provides corporate support to internal business areas such as Finance, Legal, HR, Marketing and IT. This diverse team of experts, operators and specialists represent all levels from Partner to entry level staff, operating across the globe in multiple countries. Global Services is in short, the backbone of BCG. What You'll Do As a senior member of BCG's Global IT UX Center of Excellence (CoE) , you will lead and elevate user research across the firm's digital product ecosystem. Your mission is to define and execute a forward-looking UX research strategy that shapes the design of next-generation SaaS platforms, digital ecosystems, virtual assistants, websites, apps, and Agentic AI-driven solutions. By harnessing existing and emerging AI technologies, you will enhance the consulting lifecycle, improve productivity, and create a distinct competitive advantage for BCG and its clients. You are a creative, strategic, and hands-on Research Leader - passionate about crafting intuitive, impactful, and AI-augmented user experiences. Through a strong advocacy for user-centred design, you will balance innovation with practicality and measurable business impact. Working collaboratively with other UX Chapter Leads, you will define standards, frameworks, and guardrails that ensure consistency and excellence across all BCG digital products. In this senior leadership role, you will serve as both mentor and contributor. As a line manager, you will establish a future facing UX research practice, and guide our team of UX Researchers working within in Digital Product Teams, fostering their professional growth and ensuring alignment with BCG's digital and AI-first priorities. You'll keep your skills sharp and your leadership grounded in practice. Key Responsibilities UX Research Strategy & Vision: Define the research strategy that aligns user insights with business objectives and value creation. Champion user-centred design principles to drive innovation while balancing technical feasibility and strategic value.Define the shift to experience and journey-based research methods from singular products. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with design, product, data science, and consulting teams to embed UX practices into GenAI solutions, ensuring alignment across product roadmaps and business goals. Innovative, Scalable Research : Develop and lead AI-powered research methodologies that address critical challenges such as trust, and scalability in digital products. Execution & Delivery : Drive discovery-to-deployment research initiatives, collaborating with senior stakeholders to deliver validated, actionable insights that guide MVPs and scalable product releases. Leadership & Mentorship: Establish research standards for AI-first digital products in partnership with UX Chapter Leads. Mentor and develop researchers, fostering a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning. Research Practice & Expertise: Lead generative and evaluative research, usability testing, and behavioural data analysis to validate concepts and refine designs that enhance user experience and business outcomes. Capture user sentiment and own and publish results and actions back to BCG What You'll Bring 10+ years of experience in user research within consulting, agency, or technology-led organizations, including at least 5 years in research leadership roles. Proven success in scaling UX research, supporting diverse user groups, regions, and cross-functional teams. Experienced in leading distributed research teams and nurturing talent within fast-paced, innovation-driven environments. Deep expertise across the end-to-end design lifecycle - from discovery through delivery - with strong grounding in agile, scrum, and design thinking methodologies. Strategic leadership skills with a track record of aligning UX research initiatives to business outcomes, value creation, and executive priorities, particularly in emerging areas like GenAI. Data-driven mindset, with the ability to define and track UX impact through metrics and KPIs that communicate value to stakeholders. Skilled in research platforms and tools such as Qualtrics , Content Square , Hive , Dovetail , Maze , and . Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. 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