Net Zero Carbon Programme Officer

ISEP; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Leicester office base

Pension 10%

Annual leave 25 days

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Diocese of Leicester is seeking a Net Zero Carbon Programme Officer to support churches across Leicestershire in reducing emissions and improving building sustainability. This fixed-term, full-time role offers hybrid working from a Leicester base and the chance to contribute to ambitious environmental targets.

You will analyse energy data, coordinate with Parochial Church Councils, and help set annual targets under the NZC programme while engaging volunteers and parish groups with training

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in environmental science, sustainability, geography, building surveying, or a related field.
• Good foundational understanding of energy efficiency principles and building sustainability.
• Strong digital skills to collect, organise and support data analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage volunteers, clergy and parish groups.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage workload and deadlines.
• Sympathy with Church of England values and Diocese of Leicester aims.
• Willingness to travel across Leicestershire to visit parishes and work some evenings/weekends.
• Any experience relating to historic, heritage or community buildings.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with Diocese stakeholders and Parochial Church Councils to reduce emissions.
• Support NZC targets delivery by data collection, analysis, reporting and annual target setting.
• Contribute to communications, training, advice and education for Net Zero Carbon progress.

Education

Environmental science

Sustainability

Geography

Building surveying

Job description

Net Zero Carbon Programme Officer wanted – immediate start
Salary: £32,000- £35,000 depending on experience
Full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term (until 30 June 2029)

Are you excited by the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to reducing carbon emissions and to making buildings more sustainable?

Join the Diocese of Leicester as our Net Zero Carbon Programme Officer

The Diocese of Leicester is committed to reducing the overall diocesan carbon emissions by 2030; aiming to reduce the emissions from energy consumption year on year and to incorporate sustainable working practices across all of our operations.

We are looking for somebody who is interested in environmental sustainability, relational and adap able to support the people who care for our churches to reduce the carbon footprint of their buildings and to contribute to churches remaining sustainable as a place of worship and a resource for the local community.

In this rewarding role, you will

• develop positive relationships with key stakeholders within the Diocese, in particular with Parochial Church Councils supporting them in making informed and planned decisions to reduce carbon emissions in their churches and church halls
• play a key part in enabling the delivery of the NZC targets within Diocesan Environmental Programme (2026-29), by data collection, analysis, reporting, and contributing to setting the a nual targets for the programme.
• contribute to delivering communications, training, advice and education needed to progress t wards reaching Net Zero Carbon.

What we are looking for

• A degree or equivalent qualification in environmental science, sustainability, geography, building surveying, or a related field (or equivalent transferable experience).
• A good foundational understanding of energy efficiency principles and a genuine interest in deve oping knowledge of building sustainability.
• Good digital skills, with the ability to confidently collect, organise and support the analysis of data, such as carbon footprint or energy-use information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain environmental concepts clearly and build positive relationships with volunteers, clergy and parish groups.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage workload, meet deadlines and take initiative.
• Sympathy with the values and purposes of the Church of England and with the values and prior ties of the Diocese of Leicester and a desire to see the work flourish.
• Ability to arrange own transport to travel across the Leicestershire to visit parishes, and ability to work flexibly including some evenings and weekends on a “time off in lieu” basis.
• Any volunteer, academic or work experience relating to historic, heritage or community buildings.
• Familiarity with the A Rocha Eco Church scheme or similar community-led environmental initi tives.

A basic understanding of project coordination or event planning.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a new area of work within a collaborative and experienced team.
• Hybrid working with a Leicester office base
• An opportunity to work with a variety of different buildings & communities across Leicestershire, each with its own needs.
• Make a tangible difference to local communities and to caring for and sustaining the environment through supporting the reduction of carbon emissions.
• Generous pension (10% employer contribution) and annual leave (25 days plus bank holidays).
• Opportunities for training, development and professional growth.

Closing Date: Monday 30th November

Interview Date: Tuesday 8th December