Programme Manager Decarbonisation

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Position Overview:

The Programme Manager Decarbonisation will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of public sector decarbonisation programmes across Bristol City Leap’s portfolio. The role will oversee the identification, development, approval and implementation of projects that reduce carbon emissions, improve energy performance and support the partnership in achieving its net zero commitments. The role will be accountable for translating Bristol City Leap objectives and client net zero ambitions into a prioritised pipeline of investable and deliverable projects on Bristol City Council’s corporate estate.

Including, energy efficiency, heat decarbonisation, renewable energy and grant-funded investment programmes. This will include developing, maintaining and refreshing the Estate Decarbonisation Strategy, identifying future investment opportunities, shaping programme roadmaps, securing stakeholder support and ensuring programme activities maximise carbon reduction, social value and commercial outcomes. The Programme Manager will provide strong programme leadership, managing a portfolio of projects, coordinating governance processes and ensuring robust programme reporting, risk and budget management and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires a blend of programme management expertise, strategic planning, commercial awareness, stakeholder management and a strong understanding of estate decarbonisation, preferably in the public sector.

• Lead the development and delivery of public sector estate decarbonisation programmes across Bristol City Leap’s portfolio
• Develop, maintain and be accountable for the Estate Decarbonisation Strategy, ensuring a clear pipeline of opportunities aligned to partnership objectives, client net zero plans, funding opportunities and market developments
• Translate client objectives and net zero ambitions into prioritised, investable and deliverable programmes of work
• Identify and assess future investment opportunities and develop strategic programme roadmaps to support long-term growth and carbon reduction objectives
• Coordinate programme governance, business case development, approvals, reporting, risk management and budget oversight
• Ensure programme activity maximises carbon reduction, social value, commercial outcomes and operational performance
• Manage a team of two then continue to grow and build out the team as the estate programme progresses
• Recruit, manage, mentor, and inspire a multi-disciplinary team

• Develop, maintain and refresh the Estate Decarbonisation Strategy in line with Bristol City Leap objectives, client net zero plans, funding opportunities and market developments
• Identify and assess future investment opportunities and develop strategic programme roadmaps to support long-term growth and carbon reduction objectives
• Identify, evaluate and prioritise decarbonisation…