Job Introduction
The West of England Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Head of Climate & Nature Delivery within the Environment Directorate. Your key responsibilities in this role would be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the Metro Mayor by:
- Leading development and delivery for a range of climate and nature programmes and services including Climate Resilience, Sustainable Transport, Engagement, Nature Recovery and Net Zero Energy
- Managing a team of at least 3 senior environment managers who are responsible for individual delivery
- Securing new funding opportunities, to develop and maintain a sustainable service focussed on our strategic objectives
- Collaborating with Combined Authority Service Leads and senior officers within the constituent Unitary Authorities, as well as key senior external stakeholders across the public, private and third sectors
Are you someone who has a strategic understanding of environmental sustainability work, with an ability to build long-term coalitions and ultimately always focus on delivery?
If this sounds like your next role, please click on the apply button below and tell us why you would be a great fit for this role. Please the job description below for more information.
We would consider part time or job share for the right candidate. If you have any queries or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Roger Hoare on Environment@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
About the Company
Our offer
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
- 26/31 days annual Leave
- Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme
- Reduced bus travel across the West of England
- Flexible and hybrid working options from day one to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.
The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We have recently moved to a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, just 10-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status. We are also proud to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
Please contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment process.
