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SalaryThe Climate Litigation Network works with partners around the world to bring ground-breaking litigation to drive stronger climate action. We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our growing team as Operations Associate as we advance climate justice.
CLN was established in 2016 following the historic Urgenda climate case in the Netherlands, which led to the first decision of a court globally to order a national government to increase its climate ambition. To harness the ground-breaking strategy and expertise developed in bringing that case, the Urgenda Foundation set up CLN in 2016 to inspire and strengthen climate cases brought by local organisations and affected communities.
The Operations Associate will support the Co-Directors in building a high performing, well resourced, impact driven and happy team. It is a role which will suit you if you are highly organised, have a solid understanding of core operational processes, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving and mission-driven role.
Responsibilities
As the Operations Associate, you will work to support CLN's growing administrative and operational needs across various areas. Responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the adoption and implementation of effective workflow systems and operational policies.
- Assisting in organizing events and meetings – including managing logistics, internal/external communication, and budgets.
- Assisting with the development and/or communication of HR policies, and monitoring the professional development process for existing team members.
- Assisting with the recruitment process and onboarding of new staff.
- Managing CLN’s fundraising process from an operational perspective.
- Maintaining effective filing and information management systems to facilitate resource sharing and access across the organisation.
- Arranging travel booking and logistics for the team.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, including CLN’s charitable status and data protection / privacy standards.
- Assisting with the process of establishing CLN as a legal entity in the United Kingdom.
- Collating and processing invoices from contractors and reimbursement requests from staff.
- Monitoring CLN’s general information email and website.
The above responsibilities are indicative of the scope of the role. CLN is a small but growing organisation, so we are looking for someone who can grow with the organisation and be creative in identifying and meeting new needs.
Competencies
Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge
The successful candidate will be a self-starter, who is passionate about sustainability and climate action. They will have:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a real commitment to supporting the wellbeing and the effectiveness of others.
- Exceptional organisational skills with attention to detail, a sense of urgency and a drive to get stuff done.
- Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
- Strong process and project management skills.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Thoroughness, accuracy and attention to detail.
- High level of flexiblity and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
- High level of English-language proficiency.
- High level of motivation and ability to work independently.
Desirable experience, skills and knowledge
- Experience delivering administrative and operational support, ideally in an administrative or operational role within a legal and/or not for profit organisation.
- Experience working in cross-cultural and geographically dispersed teams.
- Awareness of civil society, particularly the strengths and challenges of charities and social enterprises.
Please note - the role can be performed from London or Amsterdam.
