Job Opportunities

Number of and grades of roles: 12 role across grades EO, HEO, SEO, and G7. These are available to existing DESNZ employees only (these are time-bound voluntary roles rather than posts open for recruitment). Role descriptions table: A table of roles is attached to this advert, with details on responsibilities, grades and duration. This advert will remain open on a rolling basis until all the posts are filled. NB: Applications for roles will be considered as applications arrive. COP30 Surge List 010725.docx

COP30 in Belem is fast approaching! The International Net Zero Governance and Operations (GO) team leads on COP Delivery for HMG and is repeating the successful surge process of previous years. Please join us working on this exciting and challenging HMG priority!

These are cross-cutting, UK-based roles and we are looking for people keen to work in this fast-paced and changing environment. There are currently up to 12 different…

Group Function: Policy and Government Affairs

Secondment Duration: Enquire with Whitehall & Industry Group: talent@wig.co.uk

Location: London (Hybrid, 2 days a week in the office)

Salary: To be discussed at interview

Application closing date: Enquire with Whitehall & Industry Group: talent@wig.co.uk

The Whitehall & Industry Group (WIG) works with their network of member organisations from government, arms-length bodies, local authorities, private and not-for-profit sectors to create secondment opportunities that support career development. They also match charities and public departments with secondees for specific projects.

Group Function: Policy and Government Affairs

Secondment Duration: 6 – 12 months

Location: London (Hybrid, 2 days a week in the office)

Salary: To be discussed at interview

Application closing date: 17:30 6th June 2025

The Whitehall & Industry Group (WIG) works with their network of member organisations from government, arms-length bodies, local authorities, private and not-for-profit sectors to create secondment opportunities that support career development. They also match charities and public departments with secondees for specific projects.

The scope of our work is broad and the OEP’s priority areas over the next three years are improving nature on land and at sea, clean water and effective governance; as well as developing our work on the circular economy and waste, chemical regulation, and soil health. Alongside analysing and commissioning scientific evidence on the natural environment, understanding policy is a key aspect of assessing how government is addressing its commitments and meeting its targets. 

Salary

£41,220 - £45,400

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer

Contract type