Job Opportunities

DESNZ are seeking people from a range of grades, currently working in central government ministerial departments (with gov.uk addresses), for temporary assignment in UK-based roles supporting the UK Government’s objectives for COP31.

Apply here As part of this trial, CSCEN members will get the opportunity to apply for temporary assignment roles lasting 3–6 months in a fast-paced, cross-cutting environment helping to deliver the annual UNFCCC Conference of the Parties. They are available on level-transfer only. People will remain on home team headcount and budget, need to access a DESNZ office, and will require line manager and DD sign-off.

DESNZ are looking for people who can start as soon as possible, manage multiple short deadlines, and deliver high-quality work at pace.

Please send an email us using the link above (don’t change the template) for more information on the roles that are available, and to apply. Applications will be reviewed…

Shape the UK’s delivery at COP31

DESNZ is offering a range of exciting UK-based secondments (EO–G7) ahead of UNFCCC COP31. These 3–6 month roles (on level transfer and funded by home teams) provide a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a high-profile international summit.

You’ll contribute directly to the UK’s COP31 delivery across areas such as international engagement, pavilion design, events, briefings, logistics, accreditation, security and operations.

Apply early — roles will be allocated on a rolling basis.

DESNZ Intranet: Internal Opportunities - COP31 Team: Fixed-term opportunities: level-transfer, open across DESNZ; first come, first interviewed basis (updated vacancy list).

Deadline: Midday, Friday 5 June 2026

Salary: £66,361 - £79,697

Location: London or Edinburgh

More information and to apply: Climate Risk Consultant - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

Come and join the team! We are looking for someone with a strong climate science or climate-related analytics, consultancy or risk background who wants to apply their expertise to make an impact across the public sector. You’ll help government departments and public bodies understand, quantify and manage climate-related risks - supporting better policy, effective decision making and robust reporting.

What you’ll do

Deadline: 11:55 pm on Sunday 22nd February 2026

Location: Home Based contract

Salary: £63,859 (Band 2), £77,741 (Band 3)

Applications are now open for experienced professionals (from a very wide range of backgrounds including Environmental) to join the Planning Inspectorate as local plan inspectors. 

This is one of the largest inspector recruitment drives in recent years, at a pivotal moment for planning in England. 

Applications are made through Civil Service Jobs: