SSN Local Authority Programme Manager

Grade UE08: £50,253 - £61,759 per annum

Department: CSE / School of Geosciences / Edinburgh Climate Change Institute

Full‑time: 35 hours per week

Fixed‑term: 12 months – subject to extension depending on continued funding

Lead the development, management and delivery of the Sustainable Scotland Network’s expanded Local Authority Programme on climate change and sustainability.

• Delivery of topic‑based training and development on Public Bodies Climate Change Duties to ensure that local authorities are acting in compliance with these duties and relevant guidance.
• Delivery of events, resources and advice to local authority leaders and professionals on climate change and sustainability duties, to identify, promote and replicate good practice.
• Work with the SSN Local Authority members and the Local Authority Subcommittee to coordinate and communicate local authority practitioner voices into national policy and funding developments.
• Develop programmes of support for Early Career Professionals and local authority senior leaders on climate change and sustainability.
• Improve the use of mandatory Public Bodies Climate Change Duties Reports to inform policy and practice and to drive improvement.
• Engage with leaders and external stakeholders as the national representative for the SSN Local Authority Programme, including direct engagement with local authority Chief Executives, Elected Members and Departmental Heads.
• Bring programme management, innovation and business development experience to the SSN Local Authority Programme in order to build the programme over time and to deliver high‑impact support and improved collaboration.

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.

Full‑time but open to part‑time or flexible patterns, including hybrid working on a non‑contractual basis that combines remote and regular on‑campus work.

• A CV tailored to the job description.
• A cover letter that sets out clearly and concisely how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the job description.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. The University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role.

3rd August 2026 (closing time 11:59 pm UK time)