Project Manager - Net Zero / Community Engagement

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? Do you have experience in managing projects that help communities reduce their environmental impact and achieve Net Zero?

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic candidate to join PECT and deliver our innovative new project, Peterborough Accelerating Net Zero (PANZ).

Local low carbon solutions are essential to achieve Net Zero, and cities can lead the way for that change. Many have plans to achieve Net Zero, but need the skills, resources, and funding mechanisms to implement them.

PANZ aims to develop practical tools and approaches to enable cities to identify, coordinate and facilitate the delivery of a range of low carbon measures at speed and to scale, starting with Peterborough.

The project is being delivered in partnership with Peterborough City Council, Energy Systems Catapult, Nordic Energy, EdenSeven, Cambridgeshire County Council and PECT.

About PECT:

For 30 years PECT has been developing and delivering projects which help to protect and enhance the environment. Our vision is for sustainable places where the natural environment is healthy, communities are involved in their area, health and well-being is improved for all and resource use is responsible and does not compromise the needs of others, now and into the future.

PECT is committed to high staff satisfaction and offers a range of benefits including hybrid and flexible working hours, competitive pay, 25 days annual leave and opportunities for career development.

100% of the team would recommend PECT as a great place to work

Purpose of role:

As a Project Manager for Net Zero / Community Engagement, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of the project outcomes and outputs in line with the funding requirements. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the project team and coordinate their tasks and activities.

The role also requires engaging with different community and stakeholder groups to communicate and support the project’s vision and goals. The role involves working collaboratively with the project partners and representing the organisation in various workstreams and steering groups.

The role is responsible for managing the PECT aspects of the PANZ programme, including budgets, subcontractors and procurement.

Employer: PECT

Based: This position will be based at PECT’s offices: Ham Lane House, Ham Lane Peterborough PE2 5UU. Hybrid working is currently in place with two days per week in the office.

Salary: £40,000 -£45,000 depending on experience.

Closing Date for applications: Sunday 25th February 2024

Interview Date: Week commencing 26th February 2024

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Term: This is a fixed-term contract that will expire on 31st October 2025

Hours/Week: 37 hours per week (although part-time hours will be considered)

Work outside normal hours: Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, typically for events

Reports to: Project Director / CEO

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the project and ensure its alignment with the strategic objectives.
• Coordinate with partners, stakeholders and beneficiaries to deliver high-quality outcomes and impact.
• Provide line management and support to the project team and oversee the performance of contractors.
• Plan and monitor the workstreams, budget, resources and programme of the project and report on progress and risks.
• Facilitate and lead Community Engagement activities around community energy opportunities and promote their benefits.
• Work with partners to devise and implement communication and engagement strategies that reach diverse audiences and increase participation.
• Evaluate the outcomes and impact of the workstreams and share learning and best practices.
• Lead on steering groups and other governance mechanisms and represent the project externally.
• Support the marketing and engagement of the project and its outputs through various channels and platforms.
• Produce comprehensive and integrated documentation to ensure project monitoring, updating, and reporting is compliant.
• Build, develop and maintain partnerships with a range of stakeholders from the private, public, and voluntary sector.
• Maintain and continually improve knowledge of Net Zero and Community Engagement.
• Any other reasonable tasks requested by line manager.

Person specification

We value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. You don’t have to meet all the criteria listed below to apply. If you have the skills and passion for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Essential criteria:

• Demonstrable experience in project management and community & stakeholder engagement
• Experience in managing and leading a team
• Passionate about sustainability and about providing a professional quality service
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, ability to build and maintain relationships with people at all levels
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet targets and handle issues that arise
• Ability to make decisions and act on own initiative; to self-motivate to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of managing multiple tasks & activities at one time.
• IT literate especially in Microsoft Office Software
• Willingness to learn and undertake training where appropriate

Desirable:

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in an environmental, business or science related discipline
• Experience in researching best practices and successful examples from similar projects
• Project management qualification such as PRINCE2
• Knowledge of Net Zero, Community Engagement or community energy
• Be committed to continuous professional development.
• Enthusiasm for and understanding of environmental and sustainable issues

Variation Clause:

This is a description of the job, as it is constituted at the date shown. It is the practice of the Trust periodically to examine job descriptions, update them and ensure that they relate to the job performed, or to incorporate any proposed changes. The appropriate Manager in consultation with the post holder will conduct this procedure.

In these circumstances it will be the aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible, management reserves the right to make changes to your job description following consultation.

This Job Description was compiled by Stuart Dawks 25/1/2024.

APPLY FOR THIS ROLE

To apply: 

Please send a covering letter and CV to jobs@pect.org.uk. We prefer to receive applications electronically; however, we understand not everyone has access to the internet, therefore you can also post your application to the address below.

You may be contacted for a brief telephone interview before the formal interviews. If shortlisted for interview you will be required to prepare a presentation or complete a brief task, relevant to the role, as part of the interview.

If you have any questions about this role please contact Stuart Dawks, stuart.dawks@pect.org.uk

Right to work in the UK

PECT is not a home office-sponsored organisation and is not able to offer employment unless the applicant already has the right to work in the UK via a passport or a visa that they have already obtained. We are not able to sponsor individuals.

Please indicate in your CV or covering letter that you have the right to work in the UK as without this we are unable to consider you for shortlisting for interview.

Postal address: PECT, Ham Lane House, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU

For some activities, such as working directly with children on a regular basis, a DBS check may be required.