Programme Manager Europe

About Climate Catalyst

Climate Catalyst is a US and UK based non‑profit dedicated to galvanising the collective power of business, investors and civil society to influence and accelerate policy change in Asia and Europe. We work to strengthen collaboration and mobilise new actors on pivotal climate challenges, delivering creative campaign strategies, grants and support to drive decisive action by governments.

About the Role

The Programme Manager Europe will join the European programme team and report to the Head of Business Investor Engagement. The role focuses on AI and climate governance, delivering EU‑targeted activities and outputs over a 12‑month full‑time contract (with possible extension).

What you will do

• Identify policy opportunities and contribute to strategic policy positions and recommendations for decision makers.
• Build knowledge on climate governance and AI, focusing on mechanisms such as the Cloud and AI Development Act and the EU Tech Sovereignty Package.
• Synthesise AI‑related policies and research into public‑facing briefings for stakeholders, policy makers, CSOs and the private sector.
• Work with NGO partners to develop policy positions and execute advocacy activities on climate, AI and private‑sector engagement.
• Conduct stakeholder mapping, research and analysis to design engagement strategies for businesses and investors.
• Strengthen relationships with businesses, investors, NGOs, trade associations and other private‑sector actors.
• Monitor climate policy, technology and economic trends relevant to AI and the private sector in Europe.
• Engage experts, consultants and researchers to support strategies.
• Produce outreach and advocacy materials such as memos, brief reports, letters of commitment and talking points.
• Define terms of reference for research on AI and climate governance.
• Represent Climate Catalyst at events and forums organised by partners and business associations.

What you would bring

• At least five years of experience in EU policy‑making processes, including advocacy on technology or AI and climate.
• Proven ability to engage policymakers, civil society and, optionally, the private sector.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams to deliver organisation‑wide strategies.
• Knowledge of AI‑related climate policies and industrial decarbonisation topics in Europe.
• Strong initiative, autonomy and teamwork skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to distil complex issues for a lay audience.
• Capacity to build and maintain relationships with civil‑society organisations, progressive businesses and investors.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and work on different issues over time.
• Humility, low ego and willingness to roll up sleeves.
• Commitment to the values of courage, collaboration, diversity and learning.

Additional Information

• Fully remote role with a stipend for co‑working spaces.
• Right to work in the European country of residence is required.
• Working language is English; additional European language is valued.
• Travel required: at least two international trips, including visits to EU institutions in Brussels and partner events.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary €64,400 (adjusted to location).
• Health insurance, wellness stipend, phone and Wi‑Fi stipends.
• Professional development budget and co‑working space coverage.
• Generous pension contribution.