Organisation: hub101.earth

Location: London UK (hybrid) or UK remote

Hours: 2-3 days or 16-24 hours per week

Contract type: Contractor (1 year)

Day rate: £240-280 per day 

Reports to: Managing Director

Closing date: 1^st Nov 2026

Interviews: Nov 2026

Start date: Dec 2026 / Jan 2027

About Us

hub101.earth is a UK charity helping people understand, care for, and take meaningful action to combat climate change, nature loss and environmental degradation. Through accessible education and bespoke programmes, delivered online or in person, we aim to educate and share knowledge on various climate, nature and environmental topics, specifically focusing on solutions that can drive positive change for planet and people. We have three key offerings: an e-Learning programme and a podcast series for the general public, and bespoke programmes for specific audiences, focusing on youth groups, Indigenous Peoples and local communities as well as Global South policymakers and public servants.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Research and Content to lead research and development (R&D) of our education content across climate, nature and environmental topics. It is crucial that our education material remain comprehensive, high quality, accessible and up-to-date. You will shape and oversee R&D and build our in-house expertise on all topics covered in our e-Learning series. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the charity’s online education content strategy.
• Design and oversee R&D on all education content under our e-Learning series.
• Build our in-house expertise and knowledge on key climate, nature and environmental topics, including: climate change and mitigation, carbon markets and pricing, nature and biodiversity, sustainable finance and ESG, water and ocean, circular economy, food and agriculture. 
• Be our in-house expert on carbon markets and pricing
• Ensure in-house tracking and analysis of news and developments in these topics and keep education materials up-to-date on a regular basis. 
• Ensure education material is clear, consistent, positive, comprehensive, evidence-based, expert-led, solution-oriented, simple, accessible, balanced, objective, practical and fun.  
• Build and maintain knowledge partnerships and collaborations with reputable organisations and individuals, including other non-profits, universities, community organisations, government bodies and businesses. 
• Work with the podcast team to inform on content, where relevant.
• Work with the bespoke education team to design, create and maintain education materials used in bespoke education programmes for specific audiences, focusing on youth groups. Global South communities and rule-makers.
• Support the charity’s other programmes (including marketing and fundraising), events, overall strategy and leadership. 
• Manage external research and content suppliers, consultants or collaborators where needed.
• Represent the charity at relevant events, working groups and sector forums.

About You

You will be an experienced researcher with a commitment to quality education, environmental causes and social impact. You will be a carbon markets expert who is comfortable covering different climate, nature and environmental topics, doing hands-on research as well as working with other researchers, program staff and partners. 

Essential experience and skills

• Minimum five years of professional experience in a relevant field such as carbon markets, nature conservation / restoration, climate change mitigation, public policy, development or economics.
• Experience and technical knowledge on carbon markets and pricing.
• Strong knowledge of research design, data analysis and information gathering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to translate findings for non-specialist audiences.
• Experience in working collaboratively with different team members, partners, stakeholders and creatives.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a part-time role.
• Experience in managing junior staff, contractors, consultants and other support roles.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion and environmental sustainability.

Desirable

• Experience in the UK or global charities, public sector, climate or environmental sector.
• Experience in securing research or charity funding or contributing to successful grant applications.
• Enjoy working with creatives and explore new ways to reach a broader audience.

What We Offer

• Flexible, hybrid and remote working arrangements.
• The opportunity to shape a growing charity focused on delivering a public good and real-world environmental and educational impact.
• Be part of a growing and lively network of experts with long-term and in-depth knowledge in their field. 
• A supportive, values-led team committed to learning and collaboration.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short covering letter explaining your interest in the role and relevant experience to info@hub101.earth. 

Please note because we are a small charity, should we receive a significant number of applicants we will not be able to reply to you individually or provide feedback.