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Interim Head of Sustainability

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ecocareers

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Sustainability
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You should lead Net Zero strategies, engage stakeholders, ensure compliance, enhance communication on sustainability, identify funding, and build partnerships for carbon reduction projects.
  • You will develop and implement sustainability strategies, engage stakeholders, ensure compliance, enhance communications, lead delivery groups, identify funding, and build partnerships for carbon reduction.

Requirements

  • Develop and implement the 'Net Zero' delivery strategy and pathway and lead the delivery of the sustainability plan.
  • Engaging with a wide range of stakeholders to develop a delivery strategy to help reduce energy and carbon use across the council estate.
  • Work across the council to implement sustainable construction and refurbishment principles.
  • Provide guidance to estate and facility colleagues during the development of investment programmes.
  • Working with Property to ensure the council maintains compliance with all environmental, energy and sustainability legislation.
  • Partner with Marketing and Communications to enhance our internal and external communication of the council's progress on sustainability goals and targets.
  • Establish and lead the council's officer sustainability delivery group.
  • Identify funding and grant solutions and opportunities for sustainability and carbon reduction projects.
  • Develop partnerships and relationships and across the public sector estate and specialist groups to grow the profile of the sustainability agenda.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the 'Net Zero' delivery strategy and pathway and lead the delivery of the sustainability plan.
  • Engaging with a wide range of stakeholders to develop a delivery strategy to help reduce energy and carbon use across the council estate.
  • Work across the council to implement sustainable construction and refurbishment principles.
  • Provide guidance to estate and facility colleagues during the development of investment programmes.
  • Working with Property to ensure the council maintains compliance with all environmental, energy and sustainability legislation.
  • Partner with Marketing and Communications to enhance our internal and external communication of the council's progress on sustainability goals and targets.
  • Establish and lead the council's officer sustainability delivery group.
  • Identify funding and grant solutions and opportunities for sustainability and carbon reduction projects.
  • Develop partnerships and relationships and across the public sector estate and specialist groups to grow the profile of the sustainability agenda.

FAQs

What is the day rate for this interim role?

The day rate for this interim role is £550 a day (inside IR35).

Is this a permanent position?

No, this is an interim position.

Where is the role based?

The role is based in the North West.

What qualifications or experience are required for the Head of Sustainability role?

While specific qualifications were not mentioned, relevant experience in sustainability strategy development and stakeholder engagement is essential.

What type of projects will the Head of Sustainability be involved in?

The Head of Sustainability will be involved in developing and implementing the 'Net Zero' delivery strategy, reducing energy and carbon use, and establishing sustainable construction principles.

Who will the Head of Sustainability be working with?

The Head of Sustainability will work with various stakeholders across the council, including estate and facility colleagues, Property, Marketing and Communications, and external partners.

Is there an immediate need for this position?

Yes, we are looking for someone to start ASAP.

How will the success of the Head of Sustainability be measured?

Success will be measured through the effective delivery of the sustainability plan and achievement of the council's sustainability goals and targets.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

While not explicitly mentioned, leading sustainability initiatives often provides opportunities for professional growth and networking in the public sector.

What are the expectations for stakeholder engagement in this role?

The Head of Sustainability is expected to engage with a wide range of stakeholders to develop a delivery strategy for reducing energy and carbon use across the council estate.

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Ecocareers provides a specialized job search for careers that make a difference. Launched in 2023, the site has already helped hundreds of thousands of job seekers find work in the sustainability sector. It's trusted by leading organizations pioneering sustainability, such as Springer Nature Group, Resource Environmental Solutions LLC, The Nature Conservancy, and the IPCC (The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).