Director, Political Strategy Operations, Campaigns and Partnerships

• Lead and manage C40's global campaigns, partnerships, and youth functions, enabling internal strategy, operations, and effective partner outreach.
• Serve as Chief Advisor to the Managing Director on political strategy development and operational delivery, translating strategic priorities into execution.
• Oversee budget, grant management, and fundraising efforts for the Political Strategy and Advocacy Department.
• Drive coalition building and partner engagement at global, regional, and local levels to support mayoral climate action.

This role empowers mayors to build public and political will for climate action, mobilizing coalitions and youth to accelerate ambitious climate policies and create healthier, more equitable communities.

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in government, political, or civil society organizations.
• Proven experience designing and delivering campaigns, political initiatives, or strategic programs with strong project, budget, and stakeholder management.
• Strong political analysis skills and ability to spot opportunities and threats to climate action.
• Exceptional leadership, influencing, and communication skills; experience managing teams and cross-functional matrix teams.

Salary: Brussels EUR 140,796, Johannesburg ZAR 1,831,740, London GBP £92,767 (gross per annum). Benefits include 35 days paid time off, two company shutdown weeks, 16 weeks fully paid parental leave, flexible working, TOIL, sick leave, training, Employee Assistance Programme, pension scheme (eligible locations), and private health insurance where applicable.

C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities working to confront the climate crisis and create a future where everyone can thrive, using a science-based and people-focused approach to limit global heating to 1.5°C.