Climate Change And Sustainability Manager

Are you passionate about combating Climate Change and creating a sustainable future?

Stroud District Council has a long track record of environmental excellence and our district is home to some of the Country’s most innovative green businesses and organisations.  We are now seeking a dedicated and experienced Climate Change and Sustainability Manager to provide strategic advice and lead our efforts to promote sustainability, address the climate and ecological emergency and drive positive change across the council and within our community.

About you

This is an opportunity for you to put your passion into practice to drive Climate Change initiatives to create a sustainable future for Stroud and its residents. Acting as the council’s lead policy advisor in its commitment to tackle the climate and ecological emergency, you will drive forward our ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030.

Working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders, you will integrate Climate Change sustainability considerations into relevant policies and programmes.

You will use your stakeholder management expertise to liaise with external organisations, government bodies, and funding agencies to promote our ambitions and secure resources and support for Climate Change and Sustainability projects.

The role requires someone who can demonstrate a strong working knowledge of sustainability and Climate Change science, policies, and legislation. Along with excellent project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver multiple initiatives.

You will hold a relevant professional qualification in environmental, sustainability, or a related field.

If you think you have the passion, leadership and innovation to drive our Climate Change, place and development ambitions for the district, we would love to hear from you.

For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.tile-hill.co.uk/job/climate-change-and-sustainability-manager

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Maud Hollis on 07444 696659 or Maud.Hollis@tile-hill.co.uk

Clare Connor on 01614 080703 or Clare.Connor@tile-hill.co.uk

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 4^th February 2024

*Please note this is a politically restricted position