Job Information
Northumberland County Council declared a Climate Emergency in 2019. Since then, we have been busy identifying and delivering projects that attract investment to the county, create new jobs for the green economy, and reduce our carbon footprint.
We have set out details of the projects we need to deliver and a route to achieving carbon neutral by 2030 in our most recent Climate Change Action Plan 2024-2026, which has recently been approved (https://northumberland.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s21680/Final%20master%20Climate%20Change%20Action%20Plan%202024-26.pdf) and will now be enacted.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with people to enact change, and want to work towards making Northumberland the greenest county in the UK, then we would love to meet you.
Reporting to the Senior Climate Change and Sustainability Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing the planning, implementation and long-term delivery of projects within the climate change team. You will be supported by the wider team comprising of project managers, data analysts, project support, and senior management.
Your portfolio of projects will include development and delivery of business cases for the implementation of further solar carports, non-domestic retrofit and low carbon heating replacements including heat pump installations, and the roll out of solar PV across the school estate. You will be encouraged to initiate workstreams relating to energy efficiency, renewable energy generation and decarbonisation of heat. You will have an opportunity to make a difference to global climate change whilst supporting local people and communities. For an example of the type of projects you will be planning, designing and delivering, please see our Climate Action Plan 2024-2026.
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of project management techniques and a successful track record of managing capital projects from inception through to delivery is essential. Previous experience of working within the energy efficiency and renewable energy sector and/or within sustainability/climate change teams within the public sector is desirable but not essential.
We are interested in applications from people from all backgrounds and are especially interested in applications from a diverse range of individuals.
Northumberland County Council is proud to be considered an employer who represents equality and diversity across all service areas.
If you would like to discuss any of the above informally, please contact the team via the climate change inbox: climate@northumberland.gov.uk.
Please note this position is a 12 month fixed term role, with flexible working arrangements.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
Should have a valid UK driving licence.
Experience in project management.
A relevant qualification in the field of environment or sustainability would be advantageous but not essential.
A project management qualification such as PRINCE2 would be advantageous.
Membership of a relevant body for example IEMA would be advantageous.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
-Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working and compressed hours
-A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available-Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information
Please note that this is a fixed term position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss:
Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
