Application Guide

How to Apply for Partnership Development Officer (United Kingdom)

at RMI

🏢 About RMI

RMI is uniquely positioned as a leading global nonprofit driving the clean energy transition with a bold 2030 deadline for zero-carbon systems. Unlike traditional consultancies, RMI combines deep technical expertise with practical implementation, working directly with governments, corporations, and communities worldwide. Working here means contributing to tangible, scalable solutions at the forefront of climate action.

About This Role

This Partnership Development Officer role focuses on securing six-to-eight-figure funding agreements from European and international public sector donors to fuel RMI's energy transition programs. You'll be responsible for developing the overall public sector partnership strategy while managing a portfolio of current and potential multilateral/bilateral partners. This role directly impacts RMI's ability to scale its work on industrial decarbonization, grid modernization, and energy efficiency globally.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning strategy sessions with European colleagues to develop approaches for multilateral donors, followed by crafting tailored proposals with RMI's industrial decarbonization team. Afternoons could include virtual meetings with potential bilateral partners to discuss funding opportunities, then updating partnership tracking systems and preparing presentations for senior leadership on pipeline progress.

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🎯 Who RMI Is Looking For

  • Has 7+ years of proven success securing major public sector funding (EU, UK government, multilateral banks) with documented revenue achievements
  • Possesses 5+ years of deep subject matter expertise in energy transition topics like industrial decarbonization or grid modernization
  • Demonstrates experience developing and implementing partnership strategies that secured new agreements at six-to-eight-figure levels
  • Can show how they've worked with program teams to create compelling, funder-specific proposals that align technical work with donor priorities

📝 Tips for Applying to RMI

1

Quantify your partnership achievements specifically with public sector funders - mention actual funding amounts secured, names of institutions (e.g., European Commission, UK BEIS), and the energy transition topics they supported

2

Highlight any experience with European public sector donors specifically, as the role mentions 'European public sector donors' as a key focus area

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Show how you've bridged technical program work with fundraising by describing specific proposals you helped develop for energy transition projects

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Demonstrate your strategy development skills by explaining how you've built partnership strategies for international organizations

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If you have UK-based remote work experience, emphasize your self-management and communication skills in distributed teams

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience securing public sector funding for energy transition work, naming institutions and amounts where possible', "How you've developed partnership strategies for international organizations and translated them into concrete agreements", 'Examples of collaborating with technical teams to create funder-facing materials that successfully secured support', "Why RMI's 2030 zero-carbon mission aligns with your professional goals and how your UK-based remote work experience prepares you for this role"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → RMI's specific energy transition programs in Europe and the UK - particularly industrial decarbonization and grid modernization initiatives
  • → Recent public sector partnerships RMI has secured (check press releases and annual reports)
  • → The current European and UK policy landscape for energy transition funding (EU Green Deal, UK Net Zero Strategy, etc.)
  • → RMI's organizational structure and how partnership development integrates with program teams
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a specific six-figure+ public sector partnership you secured for an energy transition project - what was your strategy and how did you execute it?
2 How would you develop RMI's public sector partnership strategy for European donors given our 2030 timeline?
3 Describe your experience working with technical teams to create compelling proposals - how do you translate complex energy transition work into funder-friendly language?
4 What do you see as the biggest opportunities and challenges for securing public sector funding for industrial decarbonization in the current European policy landscape?
5 How would you approach building relationships with both current RMI partners and new potential multilateral/bilateral partners simultaneously?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on private sector partnership experience without highlighting specific public sector fundraising achievements
  • Being vague about energy transition expertise - candidates should demonstrate specific knowledge of industrial decarbonization, grid modernization, or energy efficiency
  • Failing to show how partnership work translates to actual revenue outcomes and program impact

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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