Lead: Clean Growth & Sustainability (Flexible Hours)

South Norfolk and Broadlands Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Free onsite parking

Holiday allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils seek a capable lead for a fixed-term programme spanning clean growth, green infrastructure and sustainability across Broadland and South Norfolk. You will identify opportunities, develop schemes and secure funding, influencing strategies from concept to delivery.

The role sits in the Economic Growth service within the Place Directorate, collaborating with planning, assets, housing and external partners to drive investment and resilience for communities and

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline with knowledge of sustainability, energy and climate change policy.
• Strong project and programme management skills across organizational boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead clean growth, green infrastructure, sustainability and environmental projects and programmes.
• Identify new project and investment opportunities and turn them into deliverable schemes.
• Secure external funding and investment through bids, business cases and partnerships.
• Lead climate change, environment and biodiversity priorities and help develop future strategies and delivery plans.
• Collaborate across Planning, Economic Growth, Assets, Housing and environmental priorities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication

Funding acquisition

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Sustainability

Degree in Geography

Job description

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils seek a capable lead for a fixed-term programme spanning clean growth, green infrastructure and sustainability across Broadland and South Norfolk. You will identify opportunities, develop schemes and secure funding, influencing strategies from concept to delivery.

The role sits in the Economic Growth service within the Place Directorate, collaborating with planning, assets, housing and external partners to drive investment and resilience for communities and