Climate Change Manager

Do you want to be part of shaping a greener, more sustainable future for Lincoln?

Are you motivated by turning climate ambition into action that makes a real difference for local communities?

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of the Council’s Climate Change Agenda for Lincoln, playing a central role in delivering the Council’svision to become carbon neutral by 2030, helping to drive meaningful climate action and create positive change for people across Lincoln.

You’ll develop, implement, co-ordinate and champion the Council’s policies, strategy and action plan for addressing the impact of climate change in Lincoln, working collaboratively across council services and with partners, communities and stakeholders.

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• To develop, implement, co-ordinate and champion the Council’s policies, strategy and action plan for addressing the impact of climate change on Lincoln.
• Pro-actively make appropriate linkages and act as a ‘brand ambassador’ to identify new climate change opportunities for the Council and partners.
• Engage with key stakeholders and partners to deliver the action plan.
• Direct multi-disciplinary professional teams to co-ordinate, implement and deliver allocated projects and ensure key project milestones are met.
• Support work to identify and reduce Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions for the Council.

• Experience of developing, leading and managing effective teams.
• Experience of managing contracts, budgets and projects.
• A solution-focused approach.
• A strategic focus and understanding alongside practical delivery.
• Experience of writing and reviewing climate related policies.
• Experience of partnership working and delivery.
• Confidential, diplomatic and professional approaches.

• Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).
• Health and Wellbeing support.
• Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).