Senior Resilience and Climate Adviser
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary range: £44,747 - £46,040
Permanent, full-time role at 35 hours per week
Closing date: 28 March 2023 (Please note that we will review, shortlist and interview cvs prior to the closing date so please do apply now.)
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty.
As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Resilience and Climate Adviser to sit within our Humanitarian team. They will support our resilience and climate programs and help to lead the organisation's policy and research work in these areas. We are looking for someone who can bring a strong feminist, anti-racist and decolonial perspective to their work and their expertise in resilience and climate change.
This role will have the opportunity to shape ActionAid’s work in these areas going forward and build strategic alliances internally and externally that can further the organisation’s objectives. The ideal candidate will be at the cutting edge of thinking on resilience, anticipatory action and climate change from a humanitarian perspective. This role will require frequent travel, often to fragile and complex settings.
Please note: We are based in London and have offices in Farringdon and Somerset. We are currently piloting a hybrid working model and you can agree the days you work at home with your manager, however, you are expected to attend team meetings and other events in-person, and as requested. Also bear in mind the rules around hybrid working may change when the pilot ends.
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
We are committed to continually improving the diversity of our workforce and therefore encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQI+ community - including the trans community, and those with a disability.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £44,747.00-£46,040.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 198691INDX
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Resilience and Climate Adviser roles across ActionAidUK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £44,747 - £46,040 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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