AD1408 Head of Policy Innovation Area
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Position Overview & Specifications
Policy | Permanent, Full-time | £55,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
We are seeking an internationally-recognised individual with considerable experience working on international biodiversity policy.
You will be an experienced leader and manager, with experience of managing a team of diverse and highly expert individuals. You will be comfortable participating as part of the Senior Management Team and show flexibility and resilience in a role with complex demands. You will be able to demonstrate how they have brought innovation to bear during their career to date.
You will be responsible for leading the development and effective and delivery of a portfolio of high-quality projects at the science-policy interface that contribute to achieving the mission and strategy of UNEP-WCMC. The current portfolio includes: support to ongoing development of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework; biodiversity indicators; national ecosystem assessment; cooperation and synergies across multilateral environmental agreements; and emerging work on nature, gender and human rights. The Head of Policy will help shape the future
strategic direction of this work.
Under the oversight of the UNEP-WCMC Director and Deputy Director, this position will reporting to the WCMC Chief Executive Officer, and will be a member of the UNEP-WCMC Senior Management Team, wider Leadership Co-ordination Team and contribute to strategy implementation, budget and business planning, pipeline development and impact reporting at organisational level.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for AD1408 Head of Policy Innovation Area roles across UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £75,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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