1 Director-General jobs in the United Kingdom

THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Chief Operating Officer / Assistant Director-General to join our Executive leadership team (based remotely). The ideal candidate is driven and experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance.

The successful candidate will support the Director-General and head up the Human Capital & Administration Division to discharge relevant operational management duties. With the support of Principal Executive Officers leading two branches (IT & Recruitment), your main responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating the operations of the volunteers' recruitment branch and IT support branch;
• Drafting and preparing all relevant internal policy documents;
• Developing and implementing operational policies and procedures under the instruction of the Director-General;
• Managing personnel matters among volunteers; and
• Managing other ad-hoc administrative activities, and project requirements as needed, etc.

Requirements

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent English writing skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
• Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritise work;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• The ability to follow instructions, respect authority and excellent reporting skills is a must; and
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive attitude is an indispensable skills required for this role

General & Specialist Knowledge

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office; and
• Some knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance and blockchain technology preferred.

Education & Training 

• Educated to degree level (second degree and/or professional qualification preferable, but not essential)

Relevant Experience

• At least five years of experience working in a similar role is essential, preferably acquired in a not-for-profit environment, the experience can be varied;
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office package, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint is essential to perform in this role.
• Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; and
• Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using own initiative.

Benefits

This is a great first step to take to gain experience for an industry change into climate action and/or emerging tech. It is also a great opportunity for those wanting to take some time to get involved in changing the world and work with like-minded people in a prominent global event with ministerial delegations and renowned thought leaders on climate change in the world.

Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organisations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying and analysing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network.

The BCI Communications team aims to tell the BCI story and our role in driving innovation to mitigate climate change and create a cleaner and greener future. As a think-tank and advocacy group for such a major issue, we understand the importance of being a credible expert and advisor which is why it is essential to demonstrate our research-driven approach to the relevant stakeholders.

Selection Process

As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment.

Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role)

Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.