PPCA Secretariat Coordinator, London

PPCA Secretariat Coordinator, Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA), London

This London-based role will support delivery of the PPCA Secretariat by coordinating events, steering committee and member engagement, and internal processes ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the PPCA.

Background

The Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) is a coalition of over 180 members working to advance the transition from unabated coal power generation to clean energy. Founded in 2017 by the United Kingdom and Canada its membership now includes almost a third of the world’s countries, financial institutions, sub-national governments in the most coal-dependent regions in the world and leading utilities. The PPCA Secretariat is hosted by E3G, an independent climate change think tank, which provides management and administrative support to the Secretariat, plus strategic analysis and advice.

E3G is the world lead strategist think tank on the political economy of climate change with a global outlook. We work on the frontier of the climate landscape tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate for all. We translate climate politics, economics and policies into action. We pride ourselves on bringing independence to an extremely polarised discussion and holding policy makers to account on their promises. E3G is consistently ranked as one of the top-ten most influential environmental think tanks in the world by the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go To Think Tank Index.

E3G is dedicated to fostering an engaging work environment with a competitive remuneration package in the non-profit sector. E3G offers a dynamic and fast paced working environment that will value your insight and initiative wherever you are in the organisation. We take pride in our team's commitment, supportiveness, and friendliness. We invest in our staff, offer flexible working conditions and pride ourselves on being an open and collaborative workplace.

Role Overview

The PPCA Secretariat Coordinator plays a central role in supporting the effective delivery of the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) Secretariat’s work. The role coordinates events, member engagement, governance meetings and operational processes, ensuring smooth collaboration across a global network of governments, businesses and civil society partners.

Working closely with the Secretariat Manager, Head of Secretariat and wider E3G teams, the Coordinator provides high-quality logistical, administrative and stakeholder support that enables the PPCA to advance its international mission and deliver impact across a fast-paced and dynamic policy environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead preparation for key events

• Coordinate logistical preparation and delivery of PPCA events, including agendas, timelines, invitations and supporting materials.
• Manage event logistics such as venue liaison, travel arrangements and scheduling.
• Maintain and update the PPCA contact database, calendar and forward plan of key meetings and milestones.
• Conduct background research to support preparation of meetings, briefings and deliverables.

Organise meetings and delegations with senior stakeholders

• Support coordination of meetings and delegations involving senior political, civil society and media stakeholders.
• Manage logistics including scheduling, travel coordination, agendas and briefing materials.
• Support the Head of Secretariat with meeting scheduling.

Membership coordination

• Coordinate communication and engagement with PPCA members.
• Organise PPCA governance and member meetings, including PPCA Steering Committee, Implementation Committee and Members Meetings.
• Maintain accurate records of member contacts, engagement and correspondence.
• Work with the communications team and Secretariat Manager to coordinate progress updates on PPCA work.

Operations and Internal Coordination

• Support the development of effective ways of working and communication for a growing Secretariat team based across multiple time zones.
• Support recruitment processes, including coordinating applications, interviews and candidate correspondence.
• Strengthen cross-team coordination by contributing to the development and maintenance of internal tools and processes that support events and Secretariat activities.
• Support drafting of internal documents, reports and correspondence as required.
• Provide updates on PPCA activities to E3G internal communications, ensuring PPCA updates are shared at staff forums and newsletters.
• Provide flexible administrative and coordination support to the Secretariat Manager as required.

About You

• Motivated by E3G’s mission and keen to gain hands-on experience in policy-oriented research and stakeholder engagement in an international setting.
• Several years’ relevant professional experience and track record in a relevant setting.
• High level of initiative and be positive, organised, resilient, and able to deliver high-quality work on time.

Skills & Experience

• Experience of events management.
• Experience of building relationships and networks, and working with partner organisations, coalitions, and networks including senior stakeholders.
• Experience of project and budget management. Prince 2 or other project management training or qualification would be considered relevant but not essential.
• Very strong written communication skills and advanced written and spoken English.

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Work-life balance. Enjoy a 35-hour workweek with a hybrid work model and flexitime.
• 25 vacation days + additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension contribution plan
• E3G offers a reward and benefits package which compares well with other organisations within our sector. The indicative salary range in the UK for this position is between £41,498 - £44,000, dependent on experience and qualifications of the chosen candidate.
• Yearly process for remuneration review.

E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the jurisdiction in which E3G employs them. Occasional international travel may be required from time to time.

We are unable to provide any relocation assistance to candidates who would need to move in order to take up this position.

Your Application

Please email your application in English and include:

• A CV of maximum two pages
• A cover letter of maximum one page outlining why you are applying for this role and when you would be able to start.

Recruitment Process

1. First online interview with HR and Team Members
2. Final interview with HR, Secretariat Manager, Head of the PPCA Secretariat

The deadline for applications is July 31, 2026.

Whilst we very much appreciate the time you will have taken with your application, unfortunately due to the level of response we receive we will not be able to reply to every candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.

E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.