Sustainability Programme Officer

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sheffield City Council as a Sustainability Programme Officer to lead climate change initiatives and support the city’s goal of becoming net-zero-carbon by 2030. This fixed-term role offers a unique opportunity to work on energy infrastructure projects and engage with diverse stakeholders in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and delivery of climate change programmes.
• Knowledge of legal, policy, regulatory, and financial frameworks.
• Experience procuring services and managing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support heat network development and prepare for Heat Network Zoning regulations.
• Manage multiple complex projects.
• Build effective partnerships.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Project management

Partnership building

Job description

Sustainability Programme Officer

Closing date: 01/06/2025

Fixed term to 31/03/2027

Salary: Grade 9 £45,718 - £49,764

Exciting opportunity - Sustainability Programme Officer – fixed-term post until end March 2027

Do you have experience in governance and delivery of climate change programmes and carbon reduction interventions? Are you seeking your next career development opportunity?

Sheffield aims to become a net-zero-carbon city by working with partners, residents, businesses, and institutions. Due to a funding award, we are offering an opportunity to join the Sustainability and Climate Change Team to support heat network development and prepare for upcoming Heat Network Zoning regulations.

We seek candidates with strong commercial awareness and knowledge of legal, policy, regulatory, and financial frameworks supporting energy infrastructure projects.

You should be able to build effective partnerships, manage multiple complex projects, and have experience procuring services and managing contracts.

If you join our friendly team, you'll enjoy a supportive and flexible work environment in Sheffield’s outdoor city.

More information about the team can be found here: https://intranet.sheffield.gov.uk/corporate/climate-emergency

For informal discussions, contact Kathryn Warrington, Sustainability Programme Officer, at [e-mail]

We promote diversity and inclusion, aiming to reflect the communities we serve, particularly encouraging applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We support flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours, part-time, or job sharing.

We are committed to equal pay. Roles are undergoing evaluation, which may lead to pay changes from 2026. More information is available on our Sheff news page.

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