Technical Specialist, Climate and Nature

Permanent employee, Full-time · London

About The Role

This role sits within FAIRR’s Data and Research team, which is responsible for developing investor tools and benchmarks—including the Protein Producer Index and Climate Risk Tool—to assess sustainability risks and opportunities in the agri-food sector.

The successful candidate will play a key role in quantifying the financial materiality of climate and nature risks for the food sector, supporting the further evolution of FAIRR’s suite of data and modelling tools, while building out new projects on nature related risks such as water. This role bridges technical expertise with strategic communication—converting model insights into convincing outputs for internal teams, investors, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Expertise

Interpret and apply climate change scenarios (e.g. SSPs, RCPs, NGFS) using FAIRR’s existing tools—such as the Climate Risk Tool—and future analytical platforms, such as Water Risk Monitor.
Contribute to the present and future integration of FAIRR data into these tools
Communicate key insights clearly to diverse audiences, including investors and other external and internal stakeholders.
Explore interlinkages between climate, water, and other nature risks within the agri-food value chain.
Apply a working understanding of Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) to interpret outputs and assess their relevance for agri-food sector risk and opportunity analysis.
Monitor and apply emerging sustainability frameworks and regulations—including Scope 1–3 emissions, deforestation legislation (e.g. EUDR), and disclosure standards (e.g. ISSB, CSRD, TCFD)—to ensure FAIRR’s tools and insights align with investor and regulatory expectations.

Project Management

Support the delivery of organisational strategy and technical projects related to the strategy led by FAIRR’s Climate & Nature Economist, including enhancements to the Climate Risk Tool and the development as well as promotion of FAIRR’s upcoming Water Risk Monitor.
Coordinate day-to-day project activities, helping to maintain timelines, track milestones, and align internal and external expectations related to project outputs.
Liaise with external consultants, data providers, and internal teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution.
Monitor progress across workstreams, flag risks or delays, and propose adjustments to support timely, high-quality delivery.

Writing and Presentation

Translate scenario modelling outputs into clear, decision-useful insights for internal and external stakeholders.
Draft reports, briefings, and investor-facing publications grounded in evidence and insights from analysis.
Support the preparation of presentations, webinars, and data visualisations to communicate key findings to internal and external audiences.
Contribute to the delivery of presentations and represent the team when needed, stepping in to present insights in internal meetings, investor meetings, or public forums as required.

Cross-Team Collaboration

Act as a liaison between the team and other internal functions to gather input, share updates, and ensure alignment on project priorities and external engagement by preparing summaries and emails to support coordination and clear communication.
Coordinate closely with internal teams (e.g., Investor Outreach, Policy, Communications) to ensure timely publication of project outputs, while maintaining clarity, visibility, and alignment across FAIRR’s internal workstreams.
Maintain internal records, meeting notes, and documentation using FAIRR’s platforms (e.g. Salesforce, Asana, SharePoint).

Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Communication

Act as a spokesperson or facilitator to present complex modelling insights in a clear and engaging manner, in line with FAIRR’s presentation and communication guidelines, to external audiences.
Support the onboarding and training using FAIRR’s scenario analysis tools and datasets.
Contribute to cross-team planning, including data strategy development and horizon scanning to inform future work.
Help prepare for key meetings—such as technical advisory groups—and step in to lead or present when required.

Operations & Monitoring

Track and report on key project and tool KPIs (e.g. investor engagement, tool usage, feedback loops).
Coordinate and support virtual and in-person events, workshops, and webinars.
Maintain robust internal processes for documentation, quality assurance, and knowledge sharing.

Essential Criteria

5+ years of experience in climate, sustainability, or environmental finance.
Familiarity with scenario analysis and modelling frameworks such as Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) and their relevance in scenario analysis.
Demonstrated experience managing technical research projects end-to-end.
Strong attention to detail, with curiosity to explore data and generate meaningful insights.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including giving presentations, conducting meetings, and writing reports.
Experience working within an investor network or creating content and tools tailored for an investor audience.

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge of key sustainability frameworks and regulations (e.g. Scope 1–3 emissions, TCFD, CSRD, EUDR).
Experience with the agri-food sector, including its sustainability risks and opportunities.
Experience with internal project tracking or CRM tools (e.g. Asana, Salesforce, SharePoint).

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About us

The FAIRR (Farm Animal Investment Risk & Return) Initiative was established in 2015 by the Jeremy Coller Foundation. The FAIRR Initiative is the fastest-growing ESG investor network with more than 400 investor members representing over $80 trillion in combined assets to leverage capital markets and drive positive change across the global food sector. FAIRR focuses on raising awareness of the key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities impacting the protein value chain. Visit the FAIRR website for more information: www.fairr.org. Jeremy Coller Foundation (JCF) is a private foundation based in London and operating globally.

The Jeremy Coller Foundation (JCF), established in 2002, is the philanthropic vehicle of Jeremy Coller, Chair and Chief Investment Officer of Coller Capital, a leading private equity secondaries business. The Jeremy Coller Foundation is a strategic grant-making organisation with two primary focus areas. First, the Foundation is working to further venture and management education, partnering with Tel Aviv University on the Coller Institute of Venture and the Coller School of Management. Second, the Foundation seeks to address animal welfare, environmental and human health issues caused by intensive animal agriculture. You can learn more on the JCF website: www.jeremycollerfoundation.org.

WHY JOIN US?

Working for FAIRR provides the opportunity to be part of something big! As a purpose-led organisation, we offer a role that allows you to make an impact on people and the planet through our work on sustainable food systems. Our team is building for the future. We are a fast-paced organisation, offering a place to learn, do great things with great people, and have the autonomy to make decisions that spark and manifest real change.

FAIRR is comprised of several expert teams: Thematic Research & Engagements, Data & Research, Policy, Investor Outreach, Communications & Marketing, People & Culture. Our teams have grown rapidly but are still small enough to be innovative due to agility and collaboration. Teamwork and strong working relationships are key to our culture and enable a high level of trust within the team. All of this makes FAIRR a fantastic place to work to achieve real impact in the Global Food system – our goals are ambitious and exciting!

FAIRR’s culture is one of autonomy and responsibility, enabling skill development and career growth. Our team are supported and given stretch opportunities through our collaborative engagements with investors and the work we do with corporates producing innovative tools, data and research. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of high-profile topics to grow your expertise.

We are located in a modern office near Marble Arch.

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