Climate Action Programme Manager

Come and join our passionate and talented environment team.

Gloucestershire County Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and have been working hard
to reduce emissions within the council and across the county. Our team is leading the
development and delivery of projects to progress the council’s climate action plan and
ambitions to be Net Zero by 2030.

This is a new role that will provide expertise to the council on climate change and the range
of solutions available to reduce our carbon emissions, increase renewable energy generation,
improve air quality and promote biodiversity. The role will require coordinating multiple
Climate projects and working with many different teams.

You will be joining us at an exciting time, with your work being critical to progressing a wide
range of projects to deliver our climate ambitions, for a Greener Gloucestershire

About you

We are looking for a talented manager who can demonstrate the ability to successfully develop
and deliver complex projects with a strong interest in, projects aimed at addressing the causes
of climate change.

You will a have strong leadership skills, and the ability to quickly build rapport at all
levels in the council. You are a communicator, able to empathise with stakeholders, influencing
and gaining commitment, with a passion for developing and building teams. Most importantly you
will be knowledgeable about the climate crisis and can enthuse and influence others to drive
change.

About Us

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential,
  counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• An in-house Occupational Health service
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.

How to apply

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference
then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the apply button below.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Danson via email at [email protected].

Closing date Monday 12th February 2024

Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing
26th February 2024.