Resilient Climate Translation Lead

Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA)

. Act as ARIA’s point of contact for systems integration, aligning observing, modelling and product teams around clear interfaces, dependencies and assurance .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £70,000 - £105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in translating technical climate data into actionable information and building momentum around climate-related issues. Capable of aligning diverse stakeholders and utilizing evidence-based approaches to shape product and technical requirements in climate programmes.

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Systems IntegrationClimate Data TranslationStakeholder EngagementProduct DevelopmentGovernance and Assurance

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Hard Skills

Evidence-Based Decision MakingTechnical R&D IntegrationWorkflow TestingData ProvenanceOpen Data Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationCommunicationLeadershipAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Climate ServicesEarth ObservationEnvironmental Data InfrastructurePublic-Interest ServiceGeopolitical Navigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as ARIA’s point of contact for systems integration, aligning observing, modelling and product teams around clear interfaces, dependencies and assurance
Co-specify the early warning system minimum viable product with Programme Directors and define future portfolio pathways
Lead delivery against translation milestones, including relationships with programme Fellows and system partners
Use evidence to recommend when ARIA should progress, reshape, redirect or stop work
Define observations, calibrated open data, provenance, methods, assessment, assurance and communication that must endure beyond the programme timeframe
Test governance, assurance, operations and finance options against scientific independence, international legitimacy, public access, operational resilience and Greenlandic data sovereignty
Generate and convert interest from governments, philanthropic co-funders, multilateral bodies, and scientific and operational institutions into committed roles, resources and sustained support
Work backwards from real decisions with users, buyers, operators and affected communities to translate needs into product and technical requirements
Test requirements through pilots, scenarios and workflow tests and use evidence to steer observing, modelling and product choices
Secure partnerships for validation, operating environments, co-development, procurement or co-funding across ARIA’s climate programmes
Sharpen value propositions, routes to adoption and continuity plans, and connect Creator teams with partners, capabilities and follow-on resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

No specific degree, job title or conventional climate career is required
Expert in building momentum around an issue and translating technical climate data into actionable information
Experience turning technically complex R&D in the climate space into an integrated service, product, or operational capability
Ability to align scientists, engineers and systems integrators to deliver a usable product
Ability to use discovery, pilots, scenarios and workflow tests with users, operators and affected communities to shape product and technical choices
Ability to build relationships across government, philanthropy, science, industry and public bodies leading to agreed roles, resources, adoption or co-funding
Desirable: experience building or operating an enduring institution or public-interest service
Desirable: experience working in or with governments, or navigating complex geopolitical issues
Desirable: experience in climate or Earth-system science, Earth observation, forecasting, climate services or environmental data infrastructure
Desirable: experience of public or philanthropic finance, multilateral collaboration or sustaining public-interest infrastructure beyond its original funding period
Desirable: experience with open data, scientific assurance, data provenance, data sovereignty or community-led research

Benefits

Comp & perks

27 days annual leave provision, with the option to buy/sell additional days
Hybrid working arrangements; 60% in office / 40% at home
Supportive environment for learning and development opportunities
Enhanced family leave arrangements
A free and confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme
2 days of paid volunteer days
5% defined contribution pension scheme with Smart Pension
Cycle to Work scheme
An excellent office location in Kings X, London
Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process
Travel to different locations around the UK and internationally when necessary