Summary

We are looking for a talented Energy and Industry Systems Manager to join Climate Group’s regional office in Beijing.

The role’s primary focus is to work with the Climate Group’s Energy and Industry systems teams at global level and China team on delivering funded projects that will support China’s energy transition towards a net zero future. The successful candidate is expected to play a key role in day-to-day activities led by the China office as part of Climate Group’s global energy and industry projects and initiatives.

The role requires entrepreneurial spirit and creative approaches, and offers significant opportunity for professional development for an ambitious person with a passion for creating a sustainable future.

The role requires fluency in Mandarin and English.

About the role

As part of a small team in CG’s regional China office, the role requires entrepreneurial ambition and creative approaches. The primary focus of the role is to work with the Climate Group’s Energy and Industry systems teams and China team on delivering fundable projects that will support China’s energy transition towards a net zero future. The successful candidate is expected to play a key role in day-to-day activities led by the China office as part of energy and industry projects and initiatives.

This role sits within the China team as part of the Climate Group’s portfolio of Energy and Industry systems, and reports to the China-based Senior Energy and Industry Systems Manager and with a dotted line to China Executive Director.

Working in close collaboration with Climate Group’s China team based in Beijing and the global Systems teams based in the London office, the role is responsible for supporting the overall project management and delivery of key initiatives.  

Key responsibilities will include:

• Day-to-day project management ranging from project development to delivery, covering campaigning, engagement, and government and policy influencing.
• Establishing and fostering relationships with critical external stakeholders of our project and coordination of the membership community.
• Extending network and navigating challenging stakeholder conversations.
• Engaging relevant policy makers and government think tanks in facilitation of policy progress.
• Stay abreast of current and emerging developments relating to project topics. Completing rapid research on new key stakeholders and topics, supporting teams in their proactive seeking out of new opportunities.
• Developing analytical and presentational materials in collaboration with the teams to progress the goals of each project.
• Supporting the development of approaches to strategic communications and engagement, working in collaboration with the Senior Communications Manager of China and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate project achievements, follow up on the recommendations and lessons learned at points of evaluation. Preparing reviews of project progress, and other reports as required by funders and other stakeholders.
• Willing to take an adaptable approach and help drive forward critical projects for the team wherever required.
• You may have to occasionally perform other job-related duties as assigned.

About you

Joining a small and ambitious team you will be an adaptable self-starter, comfortable to engage with the strategy and happy to take it into delivery. You’ll have the ability to execute agreed actions to a high level whilst keeping others informed of progress and outcomes. You’ll be proactive, collegiate and have a mindset of continuous improvement. You’ll be a champion of innovation and entrepreneurial in spirit – bringing ideas of how we can evolve our work and processes.

We value strengths and the desire to learn – if you meet the majority of the criteria listed below, please apply.

Experience

• Strong work experience related to emission reduction in energy, heavy industry, preferably in steel industry.
• Experience working with governments and the private sector, and ideally with senior/board level personnel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to define and prioritize key issues, make analysis with various resource and find potential solutions.
• Strong engagement skills to develop new networks, mobilize external resource and foster relationships with key stakeholders to achieve mutual interest. Ability to handle potentially challenging conversations and find solutions to suit.
• Proven success in developing and delivering impactful projects or campaigns within a global setting.

Technical skills

• Knowledge of energy and industry market, policies and practice in China.
• Familiar with global heavy industry decarbonization landscape.

Soft skills

• Commitment to the mission of the Climate Group and enjoy working in a regional office of an international NGO.
• Appreciation of policy, commercial and financial drivers for businesses and NGOs.
• Experience of working with international colleagues across multiple cultures and time zones.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across a range of cultural and professional contexts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (Mandarin and English).
• Demonstrable aptitude in project and budget management.
• Strong organisational skills, with attention to detail and ability to effectively prioritise tasks in order to meet strict timelines and budgets.
• Proactive and able to work independently with limited supervision to deliver tasks and achieve project objectives.
• Team player with the ability to identify where support is needed alongside more strategic activities.

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 welcome applicants that are diverse in terms of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective.

Our location

This is a full-time position, based in Climate Group’s China office in Beijing.

The role will require occasional international travel.

What we offer

Our people are at the heart of what we do. You’ll be joining a global community of bold, ambitious doers who are committed to driving climate action fast.

This is an initial 2-year fixed term contract, which can be renewed subject to assessment and organisation needs.

We offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with level of experience and a generous company paid vacation allowance. ​

​In addition to the rewards you’ll find from working with friendly, passionate people who’ll challenge and help you grow, we offer a fantastic benefits package:​

• 25 days of paid annual leave per year (accrued pro rata for partial years), plus public holidays
• Supplementary medical insurance​
• Annual health check-ups
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Paid leave for volunteering and moving house​
• Hybrid and flexible working ​
• Learning and development initiatives to help you reach your full potential​

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Apply now

Submit your application now to recruitment@climategroup.org.cn. ​

Applications for this position should come in the form of an English language CV and one-page cover letter covering why you want to work with Climate Group and how your experience, skills and knowledge relate to the competencies outlined above.​

When submitting your CV and cover letter, please also share your answers to the following questions:​

• Do you have the right to work in China? If on a visa provide details of the type and expiry date.​
• What is your annual salary expectation in CNY?​
• What is your notice period?​
• Are you fluent in English?​
• Are you fluent in Mandarin?​

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 recruitment@climategroup.org.cn.

The closing date for applications is 26 September 2025. We’ll be holding interviews on a rolling basis, therefore welcome and encourage early applications.

The requisite eligibility criteria, or work visa to work in China are a requirement for this position and no relocation and/or sponsorship costs will be borne by Climate Group.

Please note that your data will be processed in the UK so will be subject to GDPR in addition to China’s data protection laws. Please see a link to our Privacy Policy here: https://www.theclimategroup.org/privacy-policy.

Please note we will not be engaging recruitment agencies for this role.