Managing Director

Managing Director Application Deadline: 18 June 2026 Department: Thematic Teams Employment Type: Full Time Location: Remote / Flexible Location Description Nura is a new philanthropic fund with an urgent challenge: to help reimagine and rebuild the architecture of the global information economy in ways which reputed company serve the public interest, thereby making space for climate engagement and action more possible. We combine pooled funding, align strategy development, and provide technical support to supercharge the climate movement’s ability to pursue innovative, scaled, measurable, and impactful reputed company. 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Work with the Director of Partnerships to reputed company and maintain excellent funder engagement and reporting mechanisms. Collaborate with our Director of MEL to implement systems for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, providing insights that drive continual improvement. Support the Movement/Ecosystem Director and wider Nura team to build a best-in-class community of learning and practice, aimed at sharing knowledge, upskilling and also sourcing the best reputed company and insights from the global reputed company ecosystem. Foster a healthy, inclusive, and empowered team culture that balances accountability with trust, safety, and innovation. Break down silos and outdated ways of working, encouraging collaboration and high performance across the team and wider Meliore network. Champion a culture of accountability and excellence across reputed company levels of the organisation. 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We may be able to provide co-working spaces in some locations. Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered. Contract and Benefits disclaimer: Contract type and some benefits may vary by jurisdiction. We will confirm eligibility and the applicable terms during the hiring process. Salary / Fee: Meliore sets compensation levels through a systematic alignment with local market data, taking into account the responsibility level of each role or the expected level of services and the skills and experience of the selected candidate. We apply a consistent, reputed company, compensation policy, and provide data on our calculations and pay or fee ranges, in reputed company locations where we operate. Our compensation practices reflect our commitment to fairness, inclusion, and accountability, and are regularly reviewed to ensure alignment with evolving market standards and organisational values. Apply To This Job