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Programme Manager - Aviation (12-month fixed term) at Climate Catalyst. Reports to: Director, Europe. Preferred timezone: GMT +/-3 . Closing date: 15th October . About Climate Catalyst. Climate Catalyst. is a U.S. based non-profit dedicated to galvanizing the collective power of business, investors, and civil society to influence and accelerate policy change in Asia and Europe. We work to strengthen collaboration and mobilise new actors on pivotal climate challenges to build power and compel political leaders to act at the speed and scale needed to tackle the climate crisis. We do this by: . . Working behind the scenes with stakeholders in Europe and Asia to identify critical climate issues where action to date has been limited and collaboration potential is high. . . Bringing together renowned experts and new entrants to share ideas, and design and deliver creative campaigns that secure decisive changes in national and regional policy to deliver sectoral tipping points and secure significant emissions reductions. . . Advising on strategy, bringing creative communications, advocacy and movement building expertise to build power across the climate community to catalyse action. . . To date, we’ve used this model successfully to build a strong and empowered communications network to challenge dominant narratives holding back progress in tackling the climate impact of . aviation. , to mobilise the business community in support of the EU Nature Restoration Law, the first legislation for . peatlands. restoration across Europe, and to spark action in India that led to commitment from the Ministry of Steel to develop green . steel. policy. . About the role. The Programme Manager, Aviation will form part of our European programme team, working closely with our other functional leads to deliver impactful strategies that target emissions reductions from the European aviation sector. This role will concentrate on mobilising action from the private sector. This role is set as a 12-month fixed term contract as maternity cover, and will report into our Director, Europe. . What you will do. . Keep track of climate policy, technology, and economic trends pertaining to the sustainable aviation fuels, specifically e-fuels, as well as hydrogen & electric flight, in Europe.. . Develop an understanding of the business case for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), particularly e-SAF, and their pathway to commercialisation in Europe. . . Execute a strategy to influence the roles and responsibilities of the oil and gas industry in aviation decarbonisation. . . Lead production of business-orientated outreach and policy advocacy materials – including organising convenings, memos, brief reports, letters of commitments, talking points, and speeches for business leaders, which build support amongst businesses and the financial sector for the implementation of ReFuelEU, amongst other important policies to decarbonise aviation. . . Coordinate with partner NGOs, businesses, subject-matter experts, consultants, and researchers as necessary to support our strategies. . Represent Climate Catalyst at relevant events and forums organised by campaign partners and businesses associations. . . Work closely with other Climate Catalyst staff to ensure effective engagement of business across our Aviation programme. . What you will bring. . 5+ years of experience mobilising and influencing businesses and the financial community on climate change issues and solutions. . Established knowledge in the field of decarbonising aviation is essential, with a specific focus on sustainable aviation fuels. . Expertise on EU policymaking processes, particularly pertaining to sustainable aviation, is desirable. . Relationships of trust with key businesses, business NGOs, trade associations and other private sector actors. . Ability to take on existing work and strategies, learning and adapting quickly to deliver impact. . Awareness of the potentially diverse opinions and voices of Climate Catalyst’s partners and ensure they are taken into account in our policy positions and recommendations.. . Humble, with low ego and ready to roll up your sleeves.. . Committed to our values of courage, collaboration, diversity and learning.. . Additional Information. . This is a fully remote position. . . Our working language is English. Fluency in an additional language is highly valued.  . . This position requires travel. We anticipate at least two international work trips during the contract period, likely within Europe. . . Company Location: United Kingdom.