Careers

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The Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission (YHCC) is an independent advisory body working with public, private and third sector (i.e. NGOs and community-based) organisations across the region. Through the approach laid out in its Climate Action Plan, the Commission works across four pillars of climate action: supporting rapid decarbonisation; promoting climate resilience; protecting and restoring nature; and facilitating just (i.e. a fair and inclusive) transitions across the region.

The Commission is in an exciting phase of work, having launched nine flagship projects aimed at realising systems- level change in areas such as decarbonising the energy sector; place-based interventions for climate adaptation; enabling investment and transitioning the way we use and manage our land and water to benefit us all and support nature’s recovery.

Our growing core team is based at the University of Leeds in the School of Earth and Environment.

Benefits

As a member of staff at the University of Leeds you’ll have access to a diverse range of benefits to help support your lifestyle. Some of these include:

• Annual Leave: 26 days paid holiday every year. Plus approximately 16 days off for bank holidays and days when the University is closed
• Work Life/Family Balance: A commitment to helping you achieve a work life balance, including flexible working opportunities; generous family leave packages; an award winning on-campus nursery, Bright Beginnings, and childcare voucher scheme;
• Skills Development: Access to professional, personal and leadership development
• Pensions: Access to one of three competitive pension schemes, with generous employer contributions;
• Facilities: An impressive range of facilities such as The Edge gym: a £12 million pound fitness centre, pool, climbing wall and sports halls all located on campus
• Reward and Recognition: Competitive pay structures and reward policies;
• Discounts and Expense Schemes: Save on shopping, public transport, cycling, healthcare and financial services.