Net Zero Carbon Programme Officer

The Church of England is committed to reaching Net Zero Carbon by 2030.  To do this requires a decade of action by all parts of the Church. The priority is to reduce the emissions arising year-on-year from the energy use of our buildings and our work-related transport, but other areas of emissions are in scope.

One first step in this has been to develop a Routemap to Net Zero Carbon by 2030, to demonstrate what has already been achieved, and to guide our future activities. A Net Zero Carbon Programme Board and Team have been established to deliver the ambition and this role plays an integral part in delivering the overall programme.

As a large and very devolved organisation, implementing this Net Zero plan will involve separate plans being developed by our dioceses, churches, cathedrals, schools, and departments, united by common agreed principles. Work around the country needs to be well coordinated, with regular liaison and progress reporting embedded within a strong programme management framework.  The Net Zero Carbon Programme Officer role is key to this.

Introduction

As Net Zero Carbon Programme Officer, you will help to organise and deliver work against the Net Zero Carbon Routemap for the Church of England, including wide-spread engagement across the Church, creating a basis for significant year-on-year reductions in our own greenhouse gas emissions from energy use and transport. 

You will administer the Net Zero Carbon Programme and encourage, support and monitor progress against the Routemap. You will support the work of the Net Zero Carbon Programme Board, the Programme Director and the Net Zero Carbon Programme Manager and gather and share resources to save time and duplication in dioceses, acting as a first point of call for the Programme.

The working hours for this post are 35 per week.

You will be home based with regular meetings in Church House Westminster. This role may require some travel to different dioceses, and occasional evening meetings, time off in lieu will be given. Further details about the working arrangements will be discussed at interview.

The closing date for applications is 12 March 2024 (midnight).

Interviews will be held on 20 March 2024.

A comprehensive and supportive induction programme will be put in place to ensure that you have all the information, access and contacts required to learn quickly and excel in this role.

The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups.

We offer a unique environment with opportunities for continuous learning, generous annual leave for work life balance, season ticket loans and a range of benefits including discounted entry to attractions and what we feel is a market leading package when it comes to our pension scheme.