Evidence and Insights Manager - Under2 and Subnational

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Summary

Are you passionate about using data and evidence to strengthen climate action? Join Climate Group as our Evidence and Insights Manager for the Under2 Coalition, supporting applied data analysis, evidence-based decision making and accountability systems that advance subnational climate action worldwide.

In this role, you'll analyse climate data, develop practical insights and work with colleagues to translate evidence into momentum through funding proposals, partner engagement and stronger communications. Working with state and regional governments, technical partners and internal teams, you will help ensure subnational climate action is measurable, transparent and credible.

Reporting to the Director of Under2 Coalition and Subnational Governments, you'll collaborate with a dynamic, mission-driven team and global partners to help scale credible climate action, unlock investment, and influence international climate standards. If you enjoy working with data, collaborating with diverse partners and turning analysis into real-world impact, this is an opportunity to contribute to one of the world's leading subnational climate initiatives.

About the role

As the Evidence and Insights Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering the Under2 Coalition's data, evidence and accountability impact. You'll support applied data analysis, contribute to subnational accountability frameworks and help ensure evidence is effectively integrated across our activities.

You'll work closely with the Under2 Coalition governments, technical partners and internal teams to improve data quality, develop insights and produce evidence-based outputs to support programmatic objective and needs.The role combines data analysis, writing and stakeholder engagement towards demonstrating subnational climate action and impact.

This role is key to advancing Climate Group's mission to accelerate the transition to a net zero, sustainable future by ensuring subnational climate action is credible, impactful, and well-supported. You'll collaborate with global partners, policymakers, and funders to build knowledge, enhance governance, and unlock new funding opportunities that drive real-world climate solutions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Applied data and evidence including conducting analysis on subnational climate action data, tracking commitments, targets, priorities and progress across the Under2 Coalition.
• Generate practical insights that support programmatic delivery, partner engagement and reporting.
• Support the delivery and ongoing development of the Under2 Coalition's accountability work, ensuring robust data systems and analysis of member governments' climate action.
• Contribute to the production, analysis, and communication of subnational climate data, using insights to influence policy, funding, and advocacy outcomes.
• Manage relationships with state and regional governments, ensuring members have the tools, capacity, and support to meet international climate standards.
• Work with the Communications colleagues to develop data-informed stories, case studies, briefings, reports and visualisations that showcase subnational climate leadership and impact.
• Support peer-learning exchanges, workshops, and training sessions for government officials and partners.
• Support donor and funder engagement for the programme, including proposal development, reporting, and relationship management.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure high-quality outputs that meet contractual and strategic objectives.
• Contribute to Climate Group and the Under2 Coalition's presence at high-profile global events, including UNFCCC COPs, partner summits, and international forums.
• Contribute to cross-organisational priorities, fostering collaboration between Climate Group's regional and thematic teams.

As a mission-driven organisation, we may ask colleagues to take on temporary assignments or secondments in a different team to support organisational priorities. We see these as opportunities for development and internal mobility, managed transparently and with appropriate support.

About you

We value strengths and a passion for learning - if you meet most of the criteria below, we encourage you to apply.

Essential

• Experience applying data analysis or research in climate, sustainability, public policy or a related field.
• Ability to work with quantitative and/or qualitative datasets and generate clear, practical insights.
• Ability to translate technical information into accessible written or visual outputs for non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of climate policy, governance or sustainability frameworks.
• Experience working with external stakeholders such as governments, public sector bodies, technical partners or funders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including producing reports, briefings or presentations.
• Ability to manage own workstreams, timelines and competing priorities effectively

Desirable

• Familiarity with global climate initiatives and frameworks such as Integrity Matters, Race to Zero, UNFCCC processes (e.g. NAZCA), or GHG Protocol standards.
• Experience supporting monitoring or reporting processes for programmes.
• Experience contributing data or evidence to funding proposals or donor reporting.
• Experience monitoring budgets and reviewing contracts.

About Climate Group

Climate Group drives climate action. Fast. Our goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all.

We focus on systems with the highest emissions and where our networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. We do this by building large and influential networks and holding organisations accountable, turning their commitments into action.

We share what we achieve together to show more organisations what they could do. We are an international non-profit organisation, founded in 2004, with offices in London, Amsterdam, Beijing, New Delhi and New York.

Climate Group is an international organisation, and we want to reflect that in our staff. People who work for us, and people who apply, need to feel heard, safe, and included. That is why we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion throughout our application process and in our offices. We encourage applications from people of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ethnicities, as we value a wide range of experiences and perspectives.

Where you'll work

Based in our London office, near the iconic Tower Bridge, you'll enjoy a flexible hybrid working arrangement - three days in the office, two days from home each week.

Our office is designed to support both collaborative work and focused individual time. It includes accessible facilities, a well-equipped gym, secure bike storage, and showers. Plus, we're easy to reach by bike and public transport.

The role will require occasional international travel.

What we offer

At Climate Group, our people are at the heart of what we do. You'll join a global community of bold, ambitious doers committed to driving climate action fast.

This is a permanent position. The salary offered is £36,420 to £38,559 per annum, based on experience.

Many of our people work flexibly in different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about your preferred ways of working and if it works for the role and the team, we'll do our best to accommodate.

Beyond working alongside friendly, motivated colleagues who will support and challenge you, we offer a fantastic benefits package:

• Generous holiday allowance: 25 days annually, plus public holidays and 3 extra days for our Christmas to New Year closure
• 10% employer pension contribution: Non-contributory scheme available after three months' service
• Long-service reward: An additional day's holiday after three and six years with us
• Flexible and hybrid working: Supporting your work-life balance
• Comprehensive health benefits: Cash plan and private medical insurance after completing probation
• Family-first policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, plus support for fertility treatments
• Wellbeing perks: Monthly wellbeing allowance and Headspace membership
• Additional leave options: Paid leave for volunteering, moving house, and getting married
• Peace of mind: Life assurance from your first day
• Cycling support: E-bike and bike loan scheme up to £1,000
• Travel made easier: Season ticket and e-bike membership loan scheme
• Investing in you: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive in a global, purpose-driven organisation

Apply now

Ready to make an impact? Apply now with your CV and a one-page cover letter that highlights how your experience and values align with our mission.

If you need any further information, require the job advert in an accessible format, or need additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Nehmat Kaur, Director of Under2 and Subnational Government at [email protected].

The closing date for applications is midnight GMT on Monday, 2 February 2026. We'll be holding interviews on a rolling basis, therefore welcome and encourage early applications.

To be eligible for this position, you must already have the right to work in the UK. Climate Group is unable to sponsor work visas or cover any related costs, including cases where candidates are willing to cover the costs themselves.

We will not be working with recruitment agencies for this role.