Recruitment: Chapter Zero Brussels is looking for its next Chapter Lead

Chapter Zero Brussels is a catalyst for change and a champion for climate and nature

governance. We encourage and support board directors and business leaders to lead

the change within their organisations. We are a trusted partner for board directors

and business leaders in Belgium. Our members are true changemakers and we

provide them with the network, knowledge and tools to have strategic boardroom

discussions on the risks & opportunities of climate change for their companies.

Chapter Zero Brussels is part of a global network of board directors committed to

acting on climate change http://chapterzerobrussels.eu/ .

Our activities are focused on:

• Empowering: We provide first-class knowledge programmes, fact-based content,

practical tools and best practices to empower directors to act.

• Connecting: We provide a network for directors to connect and exchange best

practices among peers, with key experts and stakeholders. We ensure dialogue

with leading EU officials on pertinent climate and nature policy topics.

Overview of the Role

As the lead of Chapter Zero Brussels (CZB), you are responsible for the strategic and

daily management of the organisation. You are committed to engaging and

empowering board members and executives in Belgium, enabling them to engage

and discuss the risks and opportunities of climate change at a highly strategic level.

You build a network, provide knowledge, skills, and tools, and contribute to the

realization of a sustainable, climate-neutral future.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the strategy and operations of Chapter Zero Brussels.

• Actively collaborating within an executive team and organisation to co-create

objectives and strategies to achieve impact.

• Putting in place a fundraising strategy and securing private and public funding to

enable the organisation to achieve its objectives.

• Developing, maintaining, and activating the network of members (board

members and executives), partners, and supporters, including the Climate

Governance Initiative https://climate-governance.org/.

• Managing the CZB brand, website and communications (newsletter, LinkedIn

and events).

• Promoting, coordinating, and facilitating educational programmes, events and

masterclasses, such as the Director Climate Journey

https://www.chapterzerobrussels.eu/director-climate-journey.

• Supporting the content and organisation of community-building and knowledge-

sharing activities.

• Identifying and managing impactful partnerships to support the mission of the

organisation, including educational and knowledge partners, private sector

partners and civil society organisations.

• Overseeing and supporting the operations of CZB.

• Member of an executive team.

• Committing three days a week to Chapter Zero Brussels (contract terms to be

discussed separately).

Skills and Competencies

• Past experience in or engaging with boards and executive teams.

• Operational management within an association or network organisation in

Belgium.

• Experience with fundraising and business development.

• Demonstrable affinity with sustainable business, climate and nature issues,

corporate governance and strategic thinking. Being a thought leader in this space

would be an asset.

• Excellent communication and networking skills, with the ability to engage

stakeholders at various levels.

• Proficiency in organising and guiding events and educational programmes.

• Proficient in managing budgets and strategic plans.

• Excellent command of English, French and Dutch.

• Ability to work proactively and independently in a dynamic and changing

environment. Results-oriented.

Offer

• The opportunity to shape the sustainable future of companies in Belgium.

• Responsibility that has strategic and operational impact within a growing

association.

• A stimulating work environment within a leading Belgian organisation providing

senior exposure and networking opportunities with members and partners.

• A contract of three days a week with flexible work arrangements and fair

remuneration (details to be agreed upon).

Interested candidates please send your CV and motivation letter to

Info@chapterzerobrussels.eu before 31 December 2025 midnight. Only shortlisted

candidates will be contacted.