Head of Climate Strategy

Role Overview

• Lead the development of Arriva's Group-wide climate strategy and long-term decarbonisation roadmap.
• Shape Arriva's position on sustainable mobility and modal shift, supporting greater adoption of public transport.
• Work with commercial and external affairs teams to influence policy, funding and regulatory developments.
• Represent Arriva with policymakers, industry bodies and transport authorities on climate and sustainability matters.
• Provide strategic oversight of emissions reduction initiatives across fleet, energy, property and operational activities.
• Partner with key stakeholders to ensure zero-emission transition programmes align with climate objectives.
• Identify emerging technologies, regulatory developments and opportunities that accelerate progress towards net-zero ambitions.
• Advise senior leaders on climate-related investments and business cases.
• Lead Arriva's approach to climate risk identification, assessment and management.
• Develop frameworks and governance processes that support effective climate risk management across the Group.
• Lead climate scenario analysis and resilience planning to support long-term strategic decision-making.
• Provide expert guidance on emerging climate risks and adaptation strategies.
• Own Arriva's climate reporting strategy and governance framework.
• Oversee carbon reporting, emissions accounting and climate-related disclosures.
• Lead engagement with relevant frameworks and standards, including TCFD, ISSB, CDP and SBTi.
• Work closely with auditors, investors and other external stakeholders on climate performance and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of climate change, decarbonisation, climate risk and resilience.
• Strong understanding of greenhouse gas accounting and emissions reporting, including Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
• Experience developing and delivering climate strategies and emissions reduction programmes within a complex organisation.
• Knowledge of climate reporting frameworks and evolving sustainability regulations.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional programmes and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience presenting to executive and board-level audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to turn complex challenges into practical solutions.
• Experience engaging with investors, regulators, auditors and industry bodies.
• Experience within transport, infrastructure, energy or other asset-intensive sectors would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

• opportunity to shape and influence the climate agenda of a major European transport operator
• platform to drive meaningful change
• work alongside senior leaders across the business
• inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive
• applications from individuals with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcomed