Careers at the Integrity Council
Our mission is to ensure that the voluntary carbon market accelerates a just transition to 1.5°C — and we need your talent to make our mission a reality.
Will you join us to create an impact?
Our values
At the Integrity Council, we promote a positive, collaborative culture and are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. We know that achieving our mission of a net zero transition is not possible without fostering a work environment in which colleagues from all backgrounds can thrive.
Developed with input from hundreds of organisations throughout the voluntary carbon market, the CCPs provide a credible and rigorous means of identifying high-integrity carbon credits that create real, verifiable climate impact, based on the latest science and best practice.
Join our growing team to accelerate global climate action
Would you like to work for an organisation that sets the global standards for carbon-crediting programs and the credits they issue? Take a look at our vacant roles below.
Job Opportunities
Associate Director, Policy
Eastern Cape, South Africa · South Africa · Central African Republic – UK Fully remote
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of international carbon markets by ensuring integrity and credibility are embedded in the rules that govern them.
The Associate Director, Policy role is a crucial part of the Integrity Council’s senior team and the growing Public Affairs team.
The Public Affairs team works with governments and market representatives around the world to build alignment in regulatory frameworks and bring consistency and interconnectedness to the market.
This role will lead engagement with sovereign actors, with a particular focus on the Africa region and international government organisations.
Africa is a fast-growing and strategically important region for carbon markets and the Integrity Council is scaling up its outreach to support integrity and market development.
The role will be central in shaping the Integrity Council’s engagement strategy and advice to senior leadership and the Governing Board. They will lead relationship building with policy makers, regulators and international organisations and provide strategic insights. The role will also entail broader international/national government engagement on an ad hoc basis.
Closing: 12:00am, 26th Nov 2025 GMT.
Equal Opportunities
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon market is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
We are committed to:
1. Providing equality, fairness and respect for all in our employment, whether temporary, part-time or full-time.
2. Not unlawfully discriminating against people because of: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
3. Opposing and avoiding all forms of unlawful discrimination. This includes in: pay and benefits, terms and conditions of employment, dealing with grievances and discipline, dismissal, redundancy, leave for parents, requests for flexible working, selection for employment, promotion, training or other development opportunities.
