Regional Director of Programmes, Europe

The Regional Director of Programmes for Europe is accountable for the development and execution of programme strategies in Europe1 in line with ClientEarth’s global mission and strategy. As a member of ClientEarth’s Global Leadership Group, the Regional Director of Programmes for Europe plays a key leadership role in driving ClientEarth’s mission, values, and strategy, while also contributing to global impact strategic oversight and decision-making.  

Meet your Manager

In this role you will be managed by Adam Weiss. Adam joined ClientEarth in 2020 and is based in Brussels. He originally came to the organisation as Head of Ocean, Plastics, and Chemicals, and was most recently in the role you are applying for. His background is in human rights and anti-discrimination law.

Main Duties

• Champion ClientEarth’s Regional Strategy - Is accountable for ClientEarth’s programme strategy for Europe, which is co-created with regional Systems Heads, Country Heads, and the Associate Director for the EU.
• Regional Programmatic Delivery - Ensures effective resource prioritisation and capacity planning decisions across regional programmes to maximise impact against global systemic objectives. Manages significant and complex budgets.
• External Leadership & Partnerships - Fosters and grows ClientEarth partnerships across the region to amplify the organisation’s impact in the region.  

Role requirements

• Law degree or other legal qualification
• Strong leadership skills and substantial strategic leadership and senior management experience with large teams
• Strong commitment and understanding of environmental issues, and a demonstrated track record in driving positive change for the environment

Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Further Information

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Flexible working:  We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based  See our Benefits page for more.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. 

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in Belgium or the UK.

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.