Head of Communities & Climate Change

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Leek; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

We Manage Jobs (WMJobs) is seeking a Head of Communities & Climate Change for High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. The post leads climate change, biodiversity, community wellbeing, safety, safeguarding, the voluntary sector, and arts, culture and heritage, driving innovation and collaboration with elected members.

The role partners with stakeholders to create resilient, sustainable communities and to deliver transformation, with agile working across Leek,

Job description

Head of Communities and Climate Change

£63,433 to £75,033 per annum

Essential car user allowance

Work Location: Agile Working (Leek, Buxton & Other Alliance Locations)

High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council have a successful history of partnership working spanning more than 18 years. As local government continues to evolve, we are committed to delivering excellent services and creating positive outcomes for our communities.

We're looking for an ambitious and strategic leader to join our Alliance Management Team as Head of Communities & Climate Change. You'll lead key services including climate change, biodiversity, community wellbeing, community safety, safeguarding, the voluntary sector, and arts, culture and heritage.

Working with elected members, partners and stakeholders, you'll drive innovation, collaboration and transformation, helping create resilient, sustainable communities for the future.

Join us at this pivotal time and help shape the future of our communities and services.

Closing Date: Midday, Wednesday, 21st October 2026.

Assessment Centre: w/c/ 2nd November 2026.

Technical Interviews: w/c/ 9th November 2026

Final Interviews: Friday, 20th November 2026