The Climate Leadership Coalition is hiring a Policy Specialist for its eight person team in Helsinki, on a permanent full time contract starting at €3,750 to €4,250 per month, with applications closing on 23 September 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we read the full posting so you can see the actual workload, the pay, the office rules and the recruitment timetable before you open the form.
What makes this posting unusual is how much it tells you up front: the salary band, the interview dates, the office days, even how many evenings a year you are expected to work. That transparency is worth noticing when you compare it with the average Brussels policy vacancy.
Who CLC Is
Climate Leadership Coalition is a leading Northern European non profit climate business network based in Helsinki, Finland. Its members are businesses, universities, research institutions and cities that collectively employ over one million people worldwide.
🌱 The network works to influence climate policy and accelerate the green transition.
💱 It promotes solutions such as carbon pricing and carbon removals.
🧭 Its stated conviction is that a profound transition to a sustainable world is imperative, economically viable and financeable.
The Role in One Line
CLC is looking for an analytical professional with a strong interest in climate, energy and circular economy policy, a keen eye for policy developments and a desire to help create conditions for practical, business driven climate solutions. You would work closely with the head of insight and advocacy, with a particular focus on EU policy.
Policy Advocacy and Analysis
📌 Supporting the development and implementation of CLC's policy advocacy, with a particular focus on EU policy.
🔎 Monitoring relevant legislative and political developments and identifying the issues that matter to CLC and its members.
📊 Analysing policy developments in climate, energy and the circular economy, and turning complex information and data into clear, actionable insights.
📝 Preparing background materials, briefings and other content to support the advocacy work.
🚀 Contributing to advocacy activities within CLC's strategic projects.
Stakeholder Engagement
🤝 Supporting CLC's engagement with policymakers, business representatives and other stakeholders.
📅 Preparing and coordinating meetings with external stakeholders.
🗣️ Engaging with CLC members to gather input and perspectives on policy issues.
🧩 Supporting the development of joint policy positions and advocacy messages.
🎙️ Taking part in stakeholder discussions and representing CLC when appropriate.
Coordination and Practical Implementation
🎪 Organising advocacy related events, meetings and other activities.
🔁 Making sure agreed actions are followed up and that information flows between CLC, its members and external stakeholders.
🗂️ Supporting CLC projects and working groups, coordinating meetings and their follow up.
🗄️ Keeping stakeholder and member information organised and up to date.
What CLC Hopes You Bring
🔥 Passion for climate, energy and circular economy topics.
🇪🇺 A strong interest in EU policy and the willingness to deepen your understanding of EU decision making and its key stakeholders.
🧠 Excellent analytical skills and the ability to synthesise complex information clearly.
⏱️ Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.
🛠️ A proactive, hands on approach and a drive to get things done.
💬 Excellent interpersonal skills and a diplomatic, collaborative approach.
✍️ Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate clearly to different audiences.
What Counts as a Bonus
📚 Experience or familiarity with EU policy, advocacy or stakeholder engagement.
🏭 An understanding of Nordic businesses and their priorities.
🎟️ Experience coordinating events, working groups or projects.
Notice what is missing from the mandatory list: a minimum number of years. The requirements are written as capabilities rather than as a seniority gate, which opens the role to people moving across from adjacent fields.
Pay, Contract and Probation
💶 The salary at the start of employment is €3,750 to €4,250 per month.
📄 The employment is full time and permanent.
🕕 There is a six month probation period at the beginning of the employment.
👤 You would report to the head of insight and advocacy.
🗓️ CLC hopes for a start as soon as possible, for example in January 2027, and the exact start date is negotiable.
According to Youth Works Hub's review of this posting, publishing the starting band rather than "competitive salary" is rare enough in policy hiring that it is worth treating as a signal about how the organisation operates.
Where You Would Sit
🏢 The office is in Helsinki, and the team works from the office at least two days a week unless otherwise agreed, with flexibility for special cases.
📍 By default the whole team is on site every Tuesday.
🌍 You can also be based in Brussels or Stockholm, in which case all arrangements are agreed separately.
Travel and Evening Work
✈️ Some travel within Europe is expected, typically a few trips per year between Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Brussels.
🌙 Evening or weekend work is limited, expected approximately four to six times per year and linked to events.
Relocation and the Work Permit Condition
🧳 CLC will accommodate a flexible start to the working relationship in the case of relocation, but it will not provide relocation services.
🛂 Applicants are expected to have an EU work permit.
The Recruitment Timetable
📆 Applications close on Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 21:00 CET or 22:00 EET.
📣 All applicants are notified no later than Tuesday 29 September 2026 about whether they have been selected for an interview.
1️⃣ The first round of interviews takes place on Monday 5 October and Tuesday 6 October 2026.
2️⃣ The second round is planned for Monday 19 October 2026.
🖥️ Interviews are primarily conducted in Helsinki, but remote interviews can be arranged in exceptional circumstances, such as when a candidate is located far away. If you cannot attend on the published dates, CLC says it will do its best to arrange an alternative time.
Asking Questions Before You Apply
☎️ The head of insight and advocacy answers questions by phone during published time slots, and the posting stresses that all applications are carefully reviewed, so a phone call is not required to be considered for an interview.
♿ CLC welcomes applications from individuals of all ages and different backgrounds, and publishes accessibility information about its Helsinki office.
How to Apply
The application is made by filling in an online form rather than by sending a CV to an inbox. There is no separate written assignment at the application stage, and the interview rounds are fixed in advance, so the form is where your analytical framing has to come through.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many years of experience do I need?
The posting does not set a minimum. It asks for analytical ability, organisational skills, excellent English and a strong interest in EU policy, with prior EU policy or advocacy experience listed as something CLC additionally values.
Can I work from Brussels or Stockholm?
Yes. The office is in Helsinki, but you can be based in Brussels or Stockholm, with arrangements agreed separately.
How much is the salary?
€3,750 to €4,250 per month at the start of the employment, on a permanent full time contract with a six month probation period.
Is remote work possible?
The team works from the Helsinki office at least two days a week unless otherwise agreed, and the whole team is on site every Tuesday by default.
Does CLC help with relocation?
It will accommodate a flexible start in the case of relocation, but it does not provide relocation services, and applicants are expected to have an EU work permit.
When would I start?
As soon as possible, with January 2027 given as an example. The exact date is negotiable.
Deadline
⏳ 23 September 2026
Applications close at 21:00 CET, which is 22:00 EET, so the cut off falls in the evening rather than at midnight. Find more opportunities like this, explained in plain language, on Youth Works Hub.
