Head of Climate Resilience and Technical Advisory

Head of Climate Resilience and Technical Advisory
Location: UK Flexible (travel to London required)
Salary: £66,796 per annum (Inner London weighting, if applicable)
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent

We've got an exciting opportunity to share with you. We are seeking someone dynamic to step into the role of Head of Climate Resilience and Technical Advisory.

Wondering about a day in the life of our Head of Climate Resilience and Technical Advisory?

Your primary objective is to provide strategic leadership for BRC's international community-led climate resilience programming, as well as all technical advisory support provided to partners and BRC international colleagues.

You'll have the opportunity to shape the technical quality and direction of BRC's international programme support, ensuring it has clear strategic added value within the IFRC Network.

You'll lead a team of global technical advisors responsible for working with BRC regional teams and National Society partners to design and deliver quality programmes, support effective fundraising, influencing, and quality assurance.

You'll be accountable for ensuring that all BRC-supported programmes meet the Core Humanitarian Standards and agreed IFRC quality standards in Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) and Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI).

By joining our organisation, you'll have the unique chance to make a significant impact for people in crisis. If you're up for the challenge, seize this opportunity and apply now!

To be a successful Head of Climate Resilience and Technical Advisory, you'll need:

• A collaborative and proactive approach, experience managing a high-performing team (in complex and often remote environments).
• Experience in the humanitarian or international development sector, working in an operational lead position. Ideally, you're knowledgeable about the work of the Red Cross and Crescent Movement.
• Skilled in communicating clearly and persuasively, with a proven ability to work independently and develop strong interpersonal relationships.
• To be able to think strategically, bringing vision and direction on a departmental scale with technical and operational influence.
• To be well organised and able to plan and manage a varied workload, responding to and prioritising a range of competing demands.
• Extensive experience of working in building partnerships and professional relationships in developing countries.
• Good knowledge of fundraising and resource mobilisation opportunities (including institutional fundraising and private sector engagement).

Please Note: BRC would be willing to consider a working location outside of the UK. You would need to work in a current BRC office location where you have the right to work. Salary and benefits will vary in line with local market conditions and regulations.

Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on the 6th May 2025.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll get:

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network, and Young Staff Network.
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