Interim Global Strategy Director (Maternity Cover)

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Interim Global Strategy Director (Maternity Cover) at Ocean Energy Pathway (OEP).Role Overview

OEP is seeking a strategic leader to serve as Interim Strategy Director during a maternity leave. As one of four global Directors and a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), this individual will provide steady, high-trust leadership – steering critical functions and guiding a team of 4-5 direct reports across: (1) Strategy and Policy; (2) Communications; (3) Impact; and (4) Fundraising. In addition to functional leadership, this role is an organisational steward that will maintain strategic momentum and coherence across geographies, providing thoughtful and consistent leadership across a global matrix of nine markets and additional global programmes, including political insight and guidance on government engagement. The role also actively supports governance engagement with the Board of Directors, as part of the SLT. This high-impact role demands political acumen, strategy experience, sector expertise, and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate will bring experience engaging with senior government officials or political stakeholders; brilliant strategy setting and communications skills; a strong understanding of the renewable energy and climate policy landscape; and a mission-driven approach with comfort operating in a hybrid environment.Location:

UK (Hybrid position, 2 days per week in London required)Salary:

Competitive, commensurate with experience.Duration:

Fixed term (anticipated 6-9 months) starting by 1 October 2025.Key Responsibilities

Organisational Leadership and GovernanceServe as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, shaping organisational decision-making and collaborating with fellow Directors.Contribute to engagement with the governance board.Uphold the organisation’s values and support a collaborative culture.Functional Oversight and Team LeadershipProvide steady, thoughtful oversight of four global functions while leading and supporting a team of 4-5 direct reports split across: Strategy and Policy; Communications; Impact; Fundraising.Strategy and Policy: analysis, insights, and thought leadership across geographies and global themes.Communications: all external communications (branding, marketing, etc.) and media engagement.Impact: implementation of a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework integrated into project management.Fundraising: directly supporting efforts with the Executive Director (ED).Support ongoing prioritisation and resource planning across these teams, in collaboration with Finance and HR.Country Strategies and Matrix CollaborationComplete the 2026 organisational strategy and business planning cycle across nine countries.Serve as a thought partner to country teams, supporting strategy development, alignment with global goals, and context-informed thinking, including input into government-facing positioning.Maintain coordination with the Global Technical Assistance Director and Country Heads to support impactful and measurable in-country programmes.Directly oversee project delivery and a consultant relationship in one country.Global Strategies and Cross-Cutting ProgrammesAdvance the development of three global thematic strategies: Fisheries and coastal community engagement; Nature and oceans policy alignment; Misinformation and social acceptance.Directly manage a flagship grant addressing misinformation narratives in a key market, ensuring delivery against strategic goals and funder expectations.Stakeholder Engagement and External PositioningSupport government engagement efforts in key markets, including advising on approaches and participating in engagements with officials when needed.Maintain relationships with strategic partners including philanthropic funders, NGOs, industry stakeholders, and policy influencers.Guide the organisation’s external positioning, messaging, and strategic communications in collaboration with the ED and Communications Lead.Support the ED in managing and cultivating funder relationships, ensuring clear narratives and timely input into funding strategy.Candidate Profile10+ years of professional experience at senior levels, with substantial exposure to strategy, policy, and either communications, philanthropy, or MEL.Proven experience as a people-leader, guiding and managing teams.Comfort operating in a matrixed, global environment.Excellent organisational judgement, discretion, and ability to navigate complexity with clarity and diplomacy.Deep familiarity with renewable energy, climate policy, government or political systems, or international philanthropy.Comfort with executive-level collaboration, including working closely with senior leadership peers.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is an asset.Collaborative and inclusive work environment; flexible working with a remote-first ethos.Potential for work travel.Application Process:

Please apply via the LinkedIn application process.Privacy PolicyAt OEP, we respect the privacy and confidentiality of personal data and are committed to safeguarding collection, use, and disclosure in compliance with UK GDPR.Seniority level

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