Net Zero Carbon Programme Lead

The Church of England; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Leicester office base

Generous pension (10% employer contrib

25 days annual leave + BHs

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Diocese of Leicester invites applications for a Net Zero Carbon Programme Officer. This role is designed to support parishes and communities in reducing carbon footprints and enhancing energy efficiency across church buildings and facilities.

Hybrid working with a Leicester office base, with occasional travel across the diocese. The post focuses on data-driven delivery of NZC targets and engagement with Parochial Church Councils and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant degree or equivalent qualifications with experience in sustainability or building management.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and written/visual communication and presentation skills.
• Comfort with data interpretation and reporting to help set annual targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with Diocesan stakeholders and Parochial Church Councils to support carbon reduction decisions.
• Contribute to delivering the Net Zero Carbon targets within the Diocesan Environmental Programme (2026-29) through data collection, analysis, reporting, and target setting.
• Provide communications, training, advice and education to progress toward Net Zero Carbon.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Written communication

Visual communication

Presentation

Data interpretation

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Diocese of Leicester invites applications for a Net Zero Carbon Programme Officer. This role is designed to support parishes and communities in reducing carbon footprints and enhancing energy efficiency across church buildings and facilities.

Hybrid working with a Leicester office base, with occasional travel across the diocese. The post focuses on data-driven delivery of NZC targets and engagement with Parochial Church Councils and volunteers.