Senior Programme Associate (Europe)

Global Cooksafe Coalition

Location: Home-based, remote role, with preference for candidates located in Spain or France. Occasional travel is required.

Contract: 1-year, fixed-term consultant contract with possibility of renewal. 0.8-1 FTE, with flexibility for the right person.

About the Global Cooksafe Coalition

The Global Cooksafe Coalition (GCC) is an unprecedented alliance of experts committed to the electrification of cooking in all buildings in the OECD by 2040 and worldwide by 2045. Launched in Australia in late 2022 and in the UK in 2024, the GCC is a response to the growing awareness of the impacts of dangerous fuels and their use for cooking. The coalition has the support of celebrity chefs, major global property companies and leaders in health, aid and development, climate change and renewable energy.

Find out more about the GCC here.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to drive the expansion and impact of the GCC across Europe. As the Senior Programme Associate in Europe, you will play a central role in shaping the coalition’s presence, building high-level partnerships, and delivering influential campaigns that accelerate the electrification of cooking in the built environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a strong background in programme leadership, coalition building, and stakeholder engagement who is motivated by the chance to create meaningful change at the intersection of health, climate, and food.

You will lead engagement with corporate, political, and civil society stakeholders, manage complex projects, and represent GCC in high-profile forums. The successful candidate will combine strong strategic instincts with operational excellence and the ability to inspire collaboration across diverse audiences.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• At least 5 years of experience leading strategic programmes or campaigns that deliver measurable impact in health, climate, sustainability, or related fields.
• Proven track record of building and managing high-level partnerships across sectors, including corporates, governments, and civil society.
• Strong understanding of building decarbonisation, energy transition, or related policy landscapes in Europe.
• Excellent strategic thinking, with the ability to co-develop actionable plans to solve complex challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including experience overseeing projects, budgets, and teams.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders and media.
• Fluency in English and French is essential.
• Right to work in the country you live in (please note we are not able to offer sponsorship for a business visa or work permit at this time).

Desirable:

• Specialist expertise in one or more of the coalition’s focus areas (built environment, cooking, health, climate).
• Fluency in Spanish is desirable.
• Knowledge of EU regulatory processes.
• A passion for food and cooking cultures.

What We Offer

• A leadership role in which you can directly shape the regional transition to clean, healthy and sustainable cooking
• The chance to join a supportive and inclusive team that combines their determination to improve health and climate outcomes with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work
• A flexible and inclusive work environment
• On-the-job training and mentoring
• Opportunities and support to develop your role as you progress
• A diverse network of influential stakeholders in multiple countries
• Competitive remuneration for the not-for-profit sector

Key responsibilities

Strategic leadership: Lead the design and delivery of the GCC’s European strategy, aligning with global goals and ensuring maximum regional impact.

Coalition building: Proactively identify, recruit and cultivate high-level coalition members and partners across the EU and UK, including corporate leaders, chefs, policymakers, and NGOs.

Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain senior-level relationships with influential stakeholders; position GCC as a trusted and authoritative partner in health, climate and building decarbonisation conversations.

Policy influence: Monitor and analyse relevant EU and national policies; develop strategies to advance GCC’s objectives with policymakers and institutions.

Campaigns & communications: Work closely with communications specialists to shape narratives and oversee impactful campaigns, events and media initiatives that shift public and political will.

Programme management: Oversee projects from conception to delivery, ensuring they are executed on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.

Representation: Act as a spokesperson for GCC in Europe, representing the coalition at conferences, high-level meetings and media opportunities.

Team collaboration: Mentor and support junior team members, and collaborate with the global team to align strategies and share learnings across regions.

How to Apply

If this role sparks your interest, please send a CV and cover letter in PDF to tushar@cooksafecoalition.org. Your cover letter should be no longer than two pages and it should outline why you are interested in this role and how you fit the selection criteria. Please indicate “ Senior Programme Associate – Europe” in the subject line.

Applications close 15 September 2025 at 23.59 CEST.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We strongly encourage candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups to apply. If you have any questions in confidence about the role, please contact tushar@cooksafecoalition.org. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated confidentially.