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A local government authority is seeking a Principal Climate Change Officer to lead climate change initiatives and manage a £3m grant project. The successful candidate will have significant experience in building decarbonisation and will oversee financial aspects, project management, and reporting to stakeholders. This is a fixed-term role until March 2028 with a hybrid work model.
Principal Climate Change Officer
Fixed Term / Secondment
£49,354 - £51,759
Walton Street Offices
Closing date: 12/10/2025
Overview
Are you passionate about tackling climate change and improving lives? Join us at Buckinghamshire Council as we deliver ambitious, real-world solutions to reduce emissions, cut energy bills, and support our most vulnerable residents. This is an exciting time to join our Climate Response Team as we continue our mission to address the challenge of climate change.
By working with us, you will be an integral part of delivering our Climate Change & Air Quality Strategy. This role will take the lead in managing the Warm Homes: Local Grant for which we have received over £3m in grant funding from the government. Over the next two and a half years, you will oversee our managing agent as they deliver energy efficiency and low carbon heating upgrades to low-income homes across the county.
The successful candidate will: manage the contract with our managing agent; work with the Dept. for Energy Security & Net Zero to fulfil all reporting requirements for the project; work with the RISE support service to enable successful delivery; carry out project management activities including reporting to the project board; manage the £3m budget with robust financial oversight; and ensure that data is handled appropriately.
About us
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
About the role
The Council’s Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy was adopted in 2021 and includes 60 separate actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change in Buckinghamshire. The Principal Climate Change Officer will lead on projects to enable the planning and delivery of the infrastructure needed to support the transition to a low carbon energy system.
Responsibilities and Requirements
Other information
This is a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2028.
For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.
We typically work two days in the office and the remainder of the week from home.
Number of positions available: 1.
Closing date: midnight 10th August 2025.
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact David Johnson using climatechange@buckinghamshire.gov.uk. Please include “PCCO WHLG Role” in the subject header.
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: all unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions.