Climate Change Programme & Project Manager
Cotswolds and surrounding areas.
2/3 days per week / rolling contract.
We are currently working with a not-for-profit organisation, supporting the Cotswold, Forest of Dean and West Oxfordshire District Councils. This is an exceptional opportunity to join as a Climate Change Programme & Project Manager, spearheading multiple significant Climate Change and environmental projects, aligned with our Climate Change and sustainable priorities.
The Climate Change Programme & Project Manager will be responsible for:
Work with senior leadership, including elected members and senior leadership, to devise and execute strategies and formulate plans to achieve sustainability goals and targets.
Develop and implement project plans for climate-related initiatives arising from council strategies.
Coordinate actions contained with project plans in order to meet project deadlines and objectives, managing risk at all times.
Work closely with Finance teams to ensure cost-effective implementation of projects.
Identify and obtain appropriate external funding streams to support council priorities around carbon reduction.
The Climate Change Programme & Project Manager will have:
* A passion for Sustainability.
* The ability to liaise with senior stakeholders and senior leadership team.
* Experience working within Climate Change /sustainability /energy industry or role.
* Project and/or Programme management qualifications desirable but not essential if sufficient experience can be demonstrated.
Vacancy Reference: CR/027207
Vacancy Owner: Emily Swindlehurst | emily.swindlehurst@shirleyparsons.com | (+44) 1296 611321 | (+44) 7773 978 494