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Chief
Operating
Officer
July 2021
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Welcome to Global Canopy
We’re so pleased you found us. Our recent work spearheading a new reporting framework for market
impacts and dependence on nature has the support of financial institutions
Global Canopy is a not-for-profit that targets the market forces destroying and companies worldwide – and has been championed in recent months by
nature. both the UN Secretary General, and President Macron of France.
Over the last two years, fires raging in the Amazon have focused global As the world continues to face down the coronavirus crisis, much remains
attention on this critical issue like never before. In response, 230 investors unknown - but it is clear that tackling our unsustainable relationship with
with USD $16.2 trillion in assets under management publicly demanded nature will be vital in preventing future pandemics, with all the devastation
corporate action on deforestation in the Amazon and beyond. they bring.
Many of these investors rely on our data and insights to tackle this problem. Global Canopy is a friendly and exciting place to work – and you will
We also help the companies they finance to better address their own risks have the full support of the team to make this role a success. We are
related to deforestation. entrepreneurial, straightforward, and we value diversity.
Please join us, this is urgent.
Our information also helps improve accountability, and is used by
campaigning organisations and journalists worldwide.
Niki Mardas
Global Canopy is at the heart of a global movement to change markets Executive Director
by making their impacts and dependencies on nature more transparent
and accountable.
©2021 Global Canopy. All rights reserved. Chief Operating Officer | 2What we do
Global Canopy is a data-driven think tank that targets the market forces • Forest 500 - identifying, assessing and ranking the 500 ‘powerbrokers of
destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. deforestation’
We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable • Trase - for the first time linking consumer markets to deforestation on
insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and the ground at scale.
campaigning organisations worldwide. • ENCORE - a unique approach for financial institutions to estimate
and explore the dependence of their portfolios on nature, and related
• We enable leading companies, financial institutions and governments financial risks.
to identify and tackle impacts on nature in their supply chains and • TNFD - a nascent Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures - a
investments. ‘TCFD’ for nature - backed by major financial institutions, companies and
• We improve accountability by shining a light on powerful players that are governments.
failing to act on this critical issue.
• And we rank the performance of companies on deforestation and other Over the critical years ahead, we will continue to innovate in linking markets
social and environmental metrics, helping to improve ESG ratings on to the origins of what they consume, and to the social and environmental
these issues. impacts they cause. This will help achieve more accountable global markets
- and fewer impacts on the ground.
Over the last 5 years, with partners we have created a set of ground-
breaking open data platforms, including:
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The Role: Overview
Global Canopy is seeking an exceptional Chief Operating Officer with a The COO will also have responsibility for talent management, helping to
track record in leading change and innovation as it enters its new 5-year bring in, develop and retain world-class people. This is central to Global
strategic period – a moment of growth and transformational opportunity for Canopy’s success as a knowledge and innovation-focused organisation,
the organisation. and the successful candidate will bring a coaching and mentoring-based
approach to the role.
Working side-by-side with the Executive Director and all the Leadership
Team, the COO will provide strong internally-focused leadership through The COO will be a seasoned organisational leader, who has a track record
this period of rapid change and as we deliver on our ambitious and of success in a similar role, and a deep affinity for the creative and mission-
timely strategy. driven character of Global Canopy. They will combine a facilitative style with
a direct and strategic approach to decision-making and embedding more
The COO will have responsibility for overall organisational management and effective ways of working. They will have profound belief in our mission and
coordination. They will directly line manage a number of functional Leads, will champion our organisational values.
including Directors with responsibility for communications, engagement,
and development. The COO will report to the Executive Director, working in close and
complementary partnership with him, and with support from an Executive
They will oversee the big picture of impact, people and resources and Assistant. The COO will play a key role in the organisation’s Leadership
ensure effective decision-making and execution. To support this they will Team, Board engagement, and strategic groups, putting them at the heart
help improve and better embed an enabling infrastructure for effective of a vibrant and innovative organisation that plays a vital role in the fight
team working, and the planning, execution and monitoring of our work against the climate and nature crisis.
and impact.
©2021 Global Canopy. All rights reserved. Chief Operating Officer | 5The Role: Responsibilities
Organisational Management and Development (60%) Enabling programmatic integration and impact (40%)
• Lead on overall organisational management and coordination, during a • Line management of functional leads, including Directors who have
period of significant growth and opportunity in a fast-evolving market. responsibility for key cross-cutting functions – including comms,
• Set and oversee delivery of organisation-wide KPIs in line with our 5-year engagement, data and development.
strategy; and maintain the right organisational structure, resourcing and • Improve and embed enabling infrastructure and processes for better
skills as we grow. planning, coordination, execution and monitoring of our work. Including
• Improve enabling infrastructure, processes & learning for high- oversight of organisational MEL processes (with dedicated support) to
performance delivery and organisational health. track and improve our impact.
• Convene Leadership Team (LT) meetings including chairing. Lead • Oversee the establishment and roll-out of standardised approaches to
priority-setting and delivery of LT annual plan. organisational MEL, ensuring the tools, processes and skills are in place
• Talent management and innovation to ensure effective recruitment, to understand the impact of our work on the communities and people
learning, performance, wellbeing and retention. they support
• Business planning to effectively manage growth; including planning • Oversee strategic decision-making framework to systematically evaluate
transition to greater funding mix, including growth of recurring income via ideas, opportunities and needs; and act as organisational gatekeeper to
data, metrics and expertise. keep focus on priorities and quality without overload.
• Improve foundations for effective and well-governed partnerships across • Oversee annual planning and retreats.
all our areas of work.
• Oversight of operations, including office and IT functions.
©2021 Global Canopy. All rights reserved. Chief Operating Officer | 6About you
To be successful in this role, you will have a deep commitment to Other key skills, experience and behavioural competencies:
our mission and be highly-motivated to maximise our organisational
effectiveness and impact. • Strong experience supporting and enabling influencing strategies within a
knowledge-based organisation.
These are the skills and experience we will most be looking for: • Business planning and business development expertise in the context of
a non-profit with significant governmental donors, grant funding shared
• You will be a seasoned senior leader and manager, with a proven track with partners and related accountability frameworks.
record in leading organisational change and innovation. • Strong board-level collaboration and reporting experience, including on
• You will have the skills and judgement to increase rigour and excellence risk management and compliance.
in our delivery, while protecting the agility and creativity through which • Relevant thematic experience, e.g on sustainability, climate change or
have always characterised our best work. international development. Specific experience on deforestation, natural
• You will be experienced in managing senior leaders, and have the skills to capital, or data and metrics a plus.
attract, develop and retain top talent while increasing our diversity and • Strong relevant networks, with access to new thinking and evolving best
cohesion as a team. practice.
• You will be an open and effective communicator, providing a strong • Strong leadership presence, modelling and championing leadership
internally-focused leadership presence for the organisation. behaviours and organisational values.
• Global outlook, having worked in diverse contexts and with people from
different backgrounds and cultures.
• Positive outlook. High emotional intelligence and a coaching and
mentoring-based approach to management.
©2021 Global Canopy. All rights reserved. Chief Operating Officer | 7Salary & benefits
Salary Pension
Competitive Employer pension contribution of 5%.
Nature of contract Healthcare cashback plan
Full time and permanent. We are a flexible employer and welcome Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, massages, physio, chiropody and
candidates wishing to work flexibly. much more – for you and any children.
Base Employee Assistance Programme
Home-based until Covid-19 restrictions lift. Then at least one day a week in Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.
Global Canopy’s office in central Oxford, UK.
Other
Visa sponsorship Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays,
We will sponsor a visa for applicants and dependents who do not currently and much more.
have the right to work in the UK.
Holidays
28 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option to buy up to the
maximum of 5 additional days for a full time member of staff.
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Our Values
As an entrepreneurial organisation committed to achieving system-wide Impactful
change, we operate in a challenging environment. We value high standards We learn from what works, hold ourselves and others accountable and work
in both what we do and in how we do it, seeking to make a positive in collaboration with others.
difference in every interaction.
Inclusive
Our organisational values help guide our ways of working and keep us We celebrate diversity, value teamwork and support individuals to fulfil their
accountable to these standards: potential.
Entrepreneurial Clear
We develop bold new ideas to catalyse system wide change. We listen actively, think critically and communicate with clarity.
©2021 Global Canopy. All rights reserved. Chief Operating Officer | 10How to apply
All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for Selection process
this post, click on the “Apply” button on the job advert page, complete our All candidates will be notified about the status of their applications within 14
online application form, and submit your CV and cover letter. Please provide days of the closing date. We advise candidates to add the role email to their
a CV and cover letter in two different documents. safe senders list and regularly check their spam folder.
The cover letter should be no more than two pages long and explain why All correspondence should be directed to Oxford HR.
you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make
you a good fit. The documents should be saved in MS Word in the following Queries
format: Your First Name-Your Last Name-Document Name-Date (mmyyyy) If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need
e.g., Malika Cook-CV-072021Global-Canopy. additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion about
this role, please email globalcanopy@oxfordhr.co.uk in the first instance.
Timeline
Closing Date: 31st August 2021. Early application is encouraged. Please do not print this Candidate Pack, for a plain text version please click
We may close applications early if suitable candidates here.
are identified.
Global Canopy works on issues of global deforestation. We are particularly
First Interviews: We endeavour to conduct interviews the week of 20th interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background
September 2021. Interviews will take place via video call. from forest regions such as the Latin America and SE Asia. We would
welcome applications from people from these regions.
Equality statement
At Global Canopy, diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority. You can read
our diversity statement on the website. We encourage applications from
all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of
skills, experiences and abilities.
©2021 Global Canopy. All rights reserved. Chief Operating Officer | 11Organogram
Global Canopy
Trustees
Executive Director
COO
Executive
Assistant
Policy
Director, Corporate Nature- Finance Strategic
Engagement Development
Trase Performance related Director Comms Data Lead
Director Director
Lead Lead Finance Lead Director
Corporate TNFD &
Accounts Comms Engagement Development
Trase Team Performance ENCORE Data Officer
Team Team Team Team
Team Team
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