Climate Leadership Coalition is a leading Northern European non-profit climate-business network based in Helsinki, Finland. CLC’s members are businesses, universities, research institutions and cities that collectively employ over one million people worldwide. Together, we work to influence climate policy, accelerate the green transition, and to promote solutions like carbon pricing and carbon removals. We believe that a profound transition to a sustainable world is imperative, economically viable and financeable.
About the role
We are now looking for a policy specialist to join our eight-person team. We are seeking an analytical professional with a strong interest in climate, energy and circular economy policy, a keen eye for policy developments and a desire to help create conditions for practical, business-driven climate solutions.
As a policy specialist, you will work closely with our head of insight and advocacy to support the development and implementation of CLC’s policy advocacy, with a particular focus on EU policy. You will help analyse policy developments, contribute to well-founded policy positions, and coordinate advocacy-related activities, working groups and stakeholder engagement.
You will also get to collaborate across the CLC team and engage with member companies and external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
Policy advocacy and analysis
- Support the development and implementation of CLC’s policy advocacy, with a particular focus on EU policy
- Monitor relevant legislative and political developments and identify issues relevant to CLC and its members
- Analyse policy developments related to climate, energy, and circular economy, and synthesise complex information and data into clear, actionable insights
- Prepare background materials, briefings and other content to support CLC’s advocacy work
- Contribute to advocacy activities within CLC’s strategic projects
Stakeholder engagement
- Support CLC’s engagement with policymakers, business representatives and other relevant stakeholders
- Prepare and coordinate meetings with external stakeholders
- Engage with CLC members to gather input and perspectives on relevant policy issues
- Support the development of joint policy positions and advocacy messages
- Participate in stakeholder discussions and represent CLC when appropriate
Coordination and practical implementation
- Organise advocacy-related events, meetings and other activities
- Ensure that agreed actions are followed up and information flows smoothly between CLC, its members and external stakeholders
- Support CLC projects and working groups and coordinate meetings and related follow-up
- Maintain relevant stakeholder and member information in an organised and up-to-date manner
What will help you thrive in this role
We hope you have
- Passion for climate, energy, and circular economy topics
- Strong interest in EU policy and willingness to deepen your understanding of EU decision-making and key stakeholders
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to synthesise complex information clearly
- Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines
- A proactive, hands-on approach and a drive to get things done
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a diplomatic, collaborative approach
- Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate clearly to different audiences
Additionally, we value
- Experience or familiarity with EU policy, advocacy or stakeholder engagement
- Understanding of Nordic businesses and their priorities
- Experience in coordinating events, working groups or projects
What you can expect from us
Meaningful mission – An opportunity to work on climate change and nature topics, have an impact in the clean Nordic value chains and shape the market to boost them.
Powerful community – Large Nordic corporations, universities, research institutions and cities are CLC members with whom we interact on a daily basis.
Thriving culture – We are committed to working as a team to build the best possible outcomes, and we support and encourage each other for professional growth.
In this role, you report to the head of insight and advocacy. The employment is full-time and permanent. The salary at the start of the employment is EUR 3 750 - 4 250 per month. We would hope for someone to start in this position as soon as possible, for example in January 2027. The exact start date is negotiable. There is a 6-month probation period at the beginning of employment.
Our office is in Helsinki. We work from the office at least two days a week, if not otherwise agreed, with flexibility for special cases. By default, the whole team is on-site every Tuesday. You can also be based in Brussels or Stockholm, in which case all arrangements are agreed separately.
Some travel within Europe is expected as part of the role, typically a few trips per year between Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Brussels. Evening or weekend work is limited, expected approximately 4-6 times per year related to events.
CLC will accommodate a flexible start to the working relationship in the case of relocation but will not provide relocation services. Applicants are expected to have an EU work permit.
Application process
If you think you are the person we are looking for and this role motivates you, apply by filling in this form.
Application period ends on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 9:00 PM CET / 10:00 PM EET.
The first round of interviews will take place on Monday October 5, 2026 and Tuesday October 6, 2026.
The second round of interviews is planned for Monday October 19, 2026.
If you are unable to attend on these dates, we will do our best to arrange an alternative time. Interviews will primarily be conducted in Helsinki, but remote interviews can be arranged in exceptional circumstances, such as if you are located far away.
All applicants will be notified no later than Tuesday, September 29, 2026, about whether they have been selected for an interview.
Questions?
We are happy to answer any questions that are not sufficiently clarified in the job posting or that you feel would be important to discuss at this stage of the recruitment process. Please note that we carefully review all applications we receive, so a phone call is not required to be considered for an interview.
CLC head of insight and advocacy Tapio Laakso will answer questions by phone (+358 50 343 3024) at the following times:
- Friday September 11, 2026, 09:00-10:00 CET / 10:00-11:00 EET
- Monday September 21, 2026, 14:00-15:00 CET / 15:00-16:00 EET
- Tuesday September 22, 2026, 08:00-09:00 CET / 09:00-10:00 EET
To support equity and diversity, we welcome applications from individuals of all ages and different backgrounds. You can read more about the accessibility of our Helsinki office here.
