Working at VCMI

Join our team and help us create a positive impact on the future of the planet

Why join VCMI?

Our People Strategy is very simple

  • Hire intelligent, driven, skilled people who share our values and passion
  • Set them clear and challenging goals
  • Provide a supportive environment
  • Give them autonomy
  • And get out of their way

Over the past four years, VCMI has become a trusted voice in the carbon markets ecosystem. Our work focuses on shaping markets that genuinely contribute to tackling the climate crisis, while holding a clear line on integrity.

Joining VCMI means being part of an organization designed for impact, not scale. We operate with the credibility and reach of a much larger institution, without the hierarchy and bureaucracy that slow good ideas down.

The people who thrive at VCMI are those who step forward rather than wait to be invited. They take ownership, back their judgement, and see ideas through. In return, we offer the autonomy, responsibility, and visibility that come with being trusted to make a real difference.

Our Offer

  • 28 days annual leave
  • Private medical insurance
  • Generous employer pension contribution
  • Personal wellbeing allowance
  • Personal development allowance
  • Remote-first, flexible working

Why we might not be the right choice for you

We want people at VCMI to thrive. That means being honest about where we are — and who tends to succeed here. VCMI may not be the right environment if:

  • You prefer tightly defined roles and stable boundaries.
    We work with a simple structure and high trust. Roles evolve, priorities shift, and you will sometimes operate at the edge of your comfort zone — and we expect people to lean into that, not away from it.
  • You prioritize individual recognition over collective success.
    We care deeply about personal growth, but team outcomes always come first. Progress here is built through collaboration, support, and shared ownership.
  • You are most effective when supported by large systems and established authority.
    We operate without those safety nets. Progress here depends on judgement, adaptability, and choosing carefully where to focus your effort.
  • You are looking for a predictable career ladder.
    Our size means we cannot promise linear progression. What we do promise is accelerated growth, meaningful responsibility, and support — wherever your longer-term path leads.
  • You are most comfortable working within established processes.
    In many cases, we will ask you to design the process. Ambiguity is part of the role, and judgement matters as much as execution.

Our Culture

“Culture” is simply how things are done here. It matters to us because it shapes how we work, how we make decisions, and how we treat one another.

It’s impossible to capture everything that means in a few lines. But here are a few of the foundations our culture is anchored in:

  • The team always comes first.
    We believe collective intelligence beats individual brilliance. Progress is shared, not owned.
  • Performance and humanity are not in conflict.
    We care deeply about outcomes — and about the conditions that allow people to sustain them.
  • Judgement matters more than hierarchy.
    Influence here comes from contribution, not position.
  • Growth is expected.
    We learn, adapt, and improve continuously through challenge, support, and honest conversation.
  • How we achieve results matters.
    We care about integrity, responsibility, and the impact of our choices on others.

We’ve been hugely inspired by this incredible TED Talk by Margaret Heffernan.

If you feel the same, we’d love to hear from you. Check out our current vacancies below.

Current Vacancies

Communications Associate

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Policy Associate

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