Zero Carbon Partnership Project Manager

The role

The Zero Carbon Partnership Project Manager will play a key role in supporting an ambitious and
collaborative programme of carbon reduction – driving Oxford towards net zero carbon emissions
by 2040 through delivery of the Zero Carbon Oxford Partnership’s (ZCOP) programme of work.

ZCOP is a group of Oxford’s major institutions and organisations including universities,
hospitals, councils and large businesses who have given their support to the aspiration of
achieving net zero carbon emissions as a city by 2040. The group has committed to working
collaboratively to accelerate carbon reduction and requires a co-ordinator to support the
facilitation, delivery and design of this ambitious programme.

This innovative partnership approach to city-wide climate action requires significant
coordination. As well as being responsible for the secretarial functions of the ZCOP, the
successful applicant will oversee, design and co-ordinate activities and projects on behalf of
the Partnership intended to facilitate the delivery of emissions reduction, including
organising Sprint Groups, collaborative projects, knowledge sharing/capacity building
activities, funding applications and being the main point of contact for the Partnership.

The successful applicant will be a motivated and highly organised sustainability professional
with excellent communication and organisation skills. You will have a proven ability to build
consensus, influence and negotiate as well as being familiar with project management tools and
approaches to coordinate a complex work programme.

Interested? Find out how you can apply below.

About us

Our ambitious leadership team and dedicated staff are working hard building a world class city
for everyone. Oxford City Council has accelerated plans to build more affordable and council
housing in the city. We provide services to help reduce inequality and improve the health and
wellbeing of Oxford’s residents and are taking a lead on reducing emissions and increasing
biodiversity to become a net carbon neutral city of the future.

We are a supportive and collaborative bunch of people working towards shared goals, where new
ideas and initiatives are valued. We strive to deliver service excellence, take accountability
for our actions and communicate with honesty and respect. There has never been a more exciting
time to join us! Help us to build successful places in which to live and work and build a
fairer, greener city in which everyone can thrive.

Many of our roles offer flexible or hybrid working.

We offer generous holiday 28 days a year with an additional 4 days after 5 years’ service

We are committed to supporting career development opportunities and learning and development

An above average pension offering

Plus other great benefits

How to apply

More information is available on the role profile document. Please read this document to ensure
that you meet our requirements. More information about working for the Council, our values and
vision, is available on our web site.

Applications should be made via our online application system (no CVs please).

If you are unable to access our website please call 01865 252848.

Note: For roles that require a DBS Certificate (Enhanced and or Barred List
check), candidates are required to supply their complete work history. If you are making an
application using a CV please ensure you explain any gaps in your work history.

Closing Date: 09 April 2024

Late applications will not be processed

Interview Date(s): Week commencing 22 April 2024

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Samantha Morgan-Price on 01865 529002
or email [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer:

We are striving to become a more inclusive employer and to represent the communities that we support. We have policies in place to ensure that every applicant and employee can flourish and succeed. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applicants from ethnic and minority communities. All applicants will be given fair consideration for work and will not receive less favorable treatment on the grounds of any protected characteristic.