Programme Director, Climate & Forests Impact

Cheshire West and Chester Council; Ellesmere Port; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Programme Director to lead significant environmental initiatives aimed at transforming the UK's environmental landscape. This unique role requires collaboration with national partners and stakeholders to achieve ambitious woodland creation targets, while ensuring sustainability and management of funds. The ideal candidate will possess substantial program leadership experience and a passion for biodiversity. A minimum salary of £12.60 per hour is guaranteed.

Benefits

Local Living Wage of £12.60 per hour

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Programme Director for large-scale initiatives.
• Strong understanding of UK environmental funding mechanisms and public sector engagement.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver large-scale environmental outcomes and ensure financial and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Community Forests and national delivery partners.
• Engage with Defra, funders, and stakeholders.

Skills

Experience as a Programme Director for large-scale initiatives

Understanding of UK environmental funding mechanisms

Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills

Expertise in financial forecasting and budget management

Commitment to environmental sustainability

Strategic thinking

Collaborative leadership style

Focus on continuous improvement

Job description

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Programme Director to lead significant environmental initiatives aimed at transforming the UK's environmental landscape. This unique role requires collaboration with national partners and stakeholders to achieve ambitious woodland creation targets, while ensuring sustainability and management of funds. The ideal candidate will possess substantial program leadership experience and a passion for biodiversity. A minimum salary of £12.60 per hour is guaranteed.