Climate Action Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; York; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation dynamique recherche un Chef de Projet pour diriger un programme passionnant axé sur l'action climatique dans le Yorkshire du Nord. Vous serez responsable de la coordination d'une équipe et de l'engagement communautaire, tout en collaborant avec divers partenaires pour amplifier l'impact des initiatives d'action climatique. Ce poste offre des opportunités de flexibilité de travail et un environnement d'équipe collaborative.

Qualifications

• Compétences solides en gestion de projet avec expérience dans le secteur climatique.
• Expérience en évaluation et collaboration avec des parties prenantes.
• Capacité à travailler sur des projets de grande envergure.

Responsibilities

• Diriger une équipe de quatre personnes.
• Coordonner et mettre en œuvre le programme Village Green.
• Assurer l'engagement communautaire et soutenir le secteur VCSE.

Skills

Gestion de projet

Collaboration avec les parties prenantes

Communication interdépartementale

Leadership d'équipe

Organisation

Job description

Job Description

Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: NJC Spinal Column point 24 (£34,314)
Location: Hybrid – based in our Askham Bryan office, with flexible home-working and travel across North Yorkshire
Contract: Fixed-term until 31 August 2028

Are you an experienced project manager who is passionate about climate action?

At Community First Yorkshire, we will be delivering a three-year Lottery funded partnership programme designed to inspire and empower communities and the VCSE sector to take meaningful climate action. We need someone to lead on this exciting, collaborative initiative, shaping a greener, more sustainable future for North Yorkshire.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll be leading of team of four, including two Climate Action Officers, an Impact Communications Officer and a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. You’ll use your project management skills to co-ordinate and implement the Village Green programme, overseeing the delivery of activities, finances, marketing material and monitoring and evaluation work. You will work closely with our programme partners to maintain strong governance and build connections with our wider stakeholders to amplify the impact of climate action efforts.
Part of your role will be overseeing the co-design elements of the programme, ensuring community engagement is inclusive, impactful and innovative. You’ll also support with the wider VCSE sector in North Yorkshire, offering guidance on climate action initiatives and commissioning external expertise to deliver key elements of the programme.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking candidates with all-round excellent project management skills, who can lead a team whilst overseeing the core elements of the programme. Ideally, you’ll understand climate issues and have a commitment to advancing sustainability efforts. You’ll have experience of monitoring, evaluation, and stakeholder collaboration, working with funders to share valuable insights.

If you are self-motivated, highly organised, have excellent interpersonal skills, and are not fazed by working on a large project, then this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference. In return we can offer a varied and engaging role that is part of a supportive and collaborative team, with flexible working arrangements.

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Friday 29 June

Interviews: Thursday 10 July in person at our Askham Bryan office