Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
18/05/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 04/06/2023 23:59
Salary:
£58,695 to £60,896 per annum
Job Category:
Environmental Development and Sustainability
Employment Location:
County Hall, Durham (Hybrid Working Options available)
Further Information
Do you have the passion and persuasive skills to guide the Council, its community, and businesses on a path to carbon net zero?
We are looking for a strategic manager to lead our award-winning low carbon team and champion corporate and community awareness and involvement in a wide range of low carbon initiatives.
We are serious about change. We have committed to reaching Net Zero by 2030 with an 80% real carbon reduction to our emissions.
Guided by our Climate Emergency Response Plan, we are well underway with a programme of building decarbonisation, renewable energy schemes, fleet adaptions, and charging infrastructure, alongside improvements to our environment from peatland restoration to tree planting schemes.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
As Net Zero Manager you will strategically develop and implement the County’s Climate Emergency Response Plan, and lead and guide the work of the low carbon team.
You will play a key role in driving and influencing performance, as well as supporting countywide reductions in emissions. You will embrace partnership working and maximise opportunities through devolution.
We actively promote a positive work/life balance and carbon savings with our hybrid working approach, enabling you to work some of your time at home.
We encourage you to contact Oliver Sherratt (Head of Environment) for an informal discussion about the role. Please email O.Sherratt@durham.gov.uk to arrange.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
We are looking for an experienced strategic manager, with considerable knowledge of climate change, and able to advocate across a wide range of stakeholders. You will have experience of overseeing the successful delivery of a wide range of projects and have proven experience of shaping the future through policy and plan development.
You will need:
• A degree level qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject; or able to demonstrate equivalent experience as outlined in the person specification
• Experience of working at a senior level in an environmental management/climate change field
Take a look at the attached person specification for the full criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Thursday 15 June 2023.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESNCC@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764 / 264778
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days, a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).
If you would like to know more, please follow this link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
HYBRID WORKING
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.