Location
Central London with flexible home-working arrangements. Ability to attend the office fortnightly at minimum is desirable.

Hours
Full-time

Salary
£60,000 per annum (full-time equivalent), Band C on Global Canopy’s remuneration framework.

About the Role
Global Canopy is a data-driven not-for-profit organisation focused on delivering transparency and accountability for market impacts on nature and people, with a special emphasis on ending deforestation. The Corporate Performance Programme supports companies and financial institutions in mitigating their impacts on nature through flagship projects such as Forest 500 (including Floresta 250), Forest IQ, and DEFT Pathway, alongside Deforestation-Free Finance Guidance.

As Research Lead, you will oversee all research aspects of these projects, managing a team of researchers and ensuring technical quality and impact. You will contribute to strategy development, lead methodology updates aligned with the Accountability Framework initiative, and interpret methodologies for annual assessment cycles. Your role will involve distilling complex data into accessible insights, collaborating across teams, and representing Global Canopy externally to share methodologies and findings.

This is a pivotal role within a fast-growing, dynamic non-profit, offering the opportunity to influence global efforts on deforestation and sustainability through rigorous research leadership.

Experience
- Strong background in research and research methods related to forest-risk commodities.
- Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop a research team.
- Experience applying both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including data collection, statistical analysis, and use of relevant programming or research tools.
- Demonstrable skills in data literacy and analysis.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas and methodologies to non-expert audiences.

About You
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data, communications, and engagement.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on improving existing systems.
- Creative thinker with the ability to identify innovative ways to use data and metrics to reach audiences and deliver impact.
- Ability to set realistic goals and manage projects to meet deadlines.
- Skilled in building strong teamwork and fostering technical excellence.
- Comfortable engaging with external stakeholders, including NGOs and media.

Qualifications
Desirable:
- Specialist knowledge in deforestation, agricultural commodities, ESG, supply chains, sustainability, or financial services.
- Experience with the human rights and social dimensions of commodity-driven deforestation and environmental degradation.
- Experience contributing to programmatic strategy and fundraising.
- Experience working across functions within an organisation.