Green Growth Programme Lead

East Midlands Combined County Authority; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

East Midlands Combined Authority (EMCCA) is seeking a Programme Manager – Green Growth to lead development and delivery of strategic green growth programmes across public, private and academic sectors, accelerating the region's transition to net zero and sustainable growth.

You will build partnerships, secure funding, oversee governance, and report to senior leaders and the Green Growth Advisory Board, shaping energy, innovation and manufacturing initiatives for high-quality jobs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex programmes or projects in green economy or related sector.
• Strong programme and project management in multi-stakeholder environments.
• Knowledge of clean energy technologies and green growth policy.
• Experience leading strategic stakeholder engagement and partnerships.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across sectors.
• Experience commissioning projects within governance and value-for-money frameworks.
• Strong financial awareness and commercial understanding.
• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development or relevant body membership.
• Experience in economic growth, regional development or investment programmes.
• Experience securing funding or investment for strategic programmes.
• Knowledge of regional energy, innovation or industrial policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of green growth programmes translating priorities into high-impact projects.
• Develop programmes unlocking opportunities in nuclear, fusion, hydrogen and other clean energy.
• Build partnerships with local authorities, businesses, universities and energy bodies.
• Convene networks to drive regional investment and innovation.
• Identify and secure funding from public and private sources.
• Commission research and feasibility studies to inform investment.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-stakeholder delivery

Communication

Financial awareness

Strategic leadership

Public-private partnerships

Education

Relevant degree or professional experience

Job description

East Midlands Combined Authority (EMCCA) is seeking a Programme Manager – Green Growth to lead development and delivery of strategic green growth programmes across public, private and academic sectors, accelerating the region's transition to net zero and sustainable growth.

You will build partnerships, secure funding, oversee governance, and report to senior leaders and the Green Growth Advisory Board, shaping energy, innovation and manufacturing initiatives for high-quality jobs.