Net Zero and Economic Programme Officer (Maternity Cover)

Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington; Winsford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A council-owned organization in Winsford is seeking a dedicated individual to support their Net Zero delivery program. The role involves collaborating with the Net Zero Hub team to design project proposals, gathering evidence for recommendations, and providing project management support to various stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and benefits such as 26 days holiday, sick pay, and a pension scheme. Ideal for someone passionate about sustainable development and effective economic policy.

Benefits

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Sick Pay

Contributory Nest Pension Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance Scheme

Company Laptop and Mobile Phone

Qualifications

• Experience in project/programme management.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to gather and analyse qualitative and quantitative data.

Responsibilities

• Support the Net Zero Hub team to design and develop project proposals.
• Gather numeric and qualitative evidence to support recommendations.
• Convene organisations and stakeholders.
• Provide project/programme management support.
• Research Net Zero and Economic Policy.
• Support the commissioning and monitoring of consultancy work.
• Provide organisational and administrative support.

Job description

About Us

Cheshire and Warrington is one of the UK’s economic success stories and the most productive economy in the North of England. Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington (ECW), a council‑owned organisation, works alongside elected leaders to make the region the healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive, and growing place in the country. We collaborate with the three local councils, industry leaders, and community partners to shape economic and transport strategies, deliver skills training and business support, and ensure that the voice of business is heard in local decision‑making. Through its Marketing Cheshire division, ECW also champions the region as an outstanding place to live, work, invest, study, and visit. ECW leads on the strategic economic development of Cheshire and Warrington as a sub‑region and is responsible for the delivery of a range of Government and other programmes, including the Cheshire and Warrington component of the North West Net Zero Hub (funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero). We have one of the UK’s major industrial clusters based around Ellesmere Port, which is playing an important role in creating the UK’s first net zero carbon industrial cluster by 2040, sponsored by the Government’s Industrial Clusters Mission. The NW Cluster Plan sets out a £30 billion pipeline of investment projects covering a range of technologies with the potential to establish this part of the North West as a leader in low and zero carbon energy technology. Our developing Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Plan, building on the Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Commission, aims to harness the power of the public and private sectors and civil society to contribute to a faster transition to a green and fair economy. We work closely with local authorities and other stakeholders to design and develop projects which can deliver on these ambitions. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require to apply for the.

The Role

As a key member of the Net Zero delivery programme within the Economic Strategy team in Cheshire and Warrington, the post holder will support the Net Zero Programme Manager and Strategy and Public Affairs Director in day‑to‑day delivery with key role and responsibilities including:

• Support the Net Zero Hub team to design and develop project proposals.
• Gather numeric and qualitative evidence to support recommendations.
• Convene organisations and stakeholders.
• Provide project/programme management support to local authority, community and business colleagues delivering projects and programmes.
• Research Net Zero and Economic Policy and associated information and provide materials for briefings and presentations.
• Support the commissioning and monitoring of consultancy work to provide technical feasibility and business cases.
• Provide organisational and administrative support to the economic strategy programme.

Funding for the post is provided by the North West Net Zero Hub https://www.localenergynw.org/. Training will be provided in relevant professional areas to develop appropriate skills, knowledge and experience and the officer will join a cohort of NW junior officers who will be given dedicated time to learn together about aspects of the net zero agenda. Further detail on the role responsibilities can be downloaded from the job description & person specification.

What We Offer

Along with a competitive salary and working arrangements, we will provide you with opportunities to access a wide range of stakeholders along with training to help develop and build your career. The role can be delivered flexibly, in part from home and in part from the office under a hybrid working arrangement. We also offer the following benefits:

• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays (pro rata for fixed term)
• Company Sick Pay
• Contributory Nest Pension Scheme (4% employee, 4% employer contribution)
• Cycle Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance Scheme (after successful completion of probation)
• Company Laptop and Mobile Phone

How to Apply

For further information and downloads please visit cheshireandwarrington.com/about/careers. Please send the following documents no later than 09:00, 9th January 2026 to [e-mail].

• An Application Form
• Your CV (no more than 3 pages)
• Diversity Monitoring Form (Recruitment)

ECW collects diversity information to produce management information about the appointments process and the diversity of the field of applicants. In supporting us to meet our commitments in this area, we also request that a Diversity Monitoring Form is completed here: https://example.com/form. Should you require further information or wish to have a confidential discussion regarding the role please contact Dr Michael Wolffe on 07956 094 194.

Closing Date: 09:00, 09/01/2026. In Person/Teams Interviews: To be arranged w/c 12/01/26.