Job Introduction
The West of England Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Head of Net Zero Delivery within the Environment Directorate.
Reporting to the Head of Environment, you will lead the development and delivery of our two major Net Zero Delivery programmes and services which support the Metro Mayor’s priorities for protecting our regions environment and the delivery of services for the Department of Energy Security & Net Zero. As a member of the Environment Directorate Management Team, you will work with other Heads of Services and senior managers to deliver an integrated portfolio of activity worth over £50m across the West of England and the wider South West. You will manage a team of senior programme and project managers who are responsible for individual delivery and will bring these together in a way which ensures they are greater than the sum of parts. You will also be responsible for targeting and securing new funding opportunities, to develop and maintain a sustainable service focussed on our strategic objectives. In doing this, you will need to ensure that activity is considered, developed with, and visible to other Combined Authority Service Leads and senior officers within Local Authorities, as well as key senior external stakeholders across the public, private and third sectors. This new role comes with considerable responsibility and requires applicants to have significant experience in the field of Net Zero 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.
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