Senior Workstream Coordinator - sustainability - Fixed term 2 years

Barnet Council; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in London seeks a Senior Workstream Coordinator for sustainability. This role focuses on delivering projects to achieve net zero by 2042, requiring strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills. Join a passionate team to make a meaningful impact in the borough.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Lifestyle discounts

Payroll benefits

Training and development opportunities

Employee well-being programs

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex sustainability programs on time and budget.
• Experience working with public, community, and private sector stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects enabling a pathway to decarbonisation.
• Establish collaborative partnerships to support sustainability goals.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Sustainability Expertise

Job description

Senior Workstream Coordinator - sustainability - Fixed term 2 years

London, United Kingdom and 1 more (Hybrid)

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Job Info

• Job Identification 645
• Posting Date 05/07/2025, 01:48 PM
• Locations 2 Bristol Avenue, London, NW9 4EW, GB (Hybrid)
• Apply Before 06/01/2025, 10:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Working Hours 36

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.

About the role

This role presents an exciting opportunity to join the sustainability team as we prepare and support Barnet to become a net zero borough by 2042. We are looking for an ambitious individual capable of delivering on our transformative agenda on sustainability, to establish collaborative partnerships and lead projects which enable an innovative place-based pathway to decarbonisation. We want to encourage residents to “Join us on our journey to becoming one of London’s most sustainable broughs”, this role will play a key part in supporting this vision, enabling warmer healthy homes in the borough, resilient neighbourhoods and a just transition. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual, bringing passion, innovative ideas, and valuable experience and knowledge, to join our ambitious sustainability team to make a meaningful impact across the borough.

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About you

• Significant technical expertise and experience of delivering complex programmes to support sustainability and climate programmes, decarbonisation and behaviour change, on time and to budget
• Experience of working with stakeholders from the public, community and private sectors on shared projects, ideally in the fields of sustainability and energy in local government
• Proven experience of developing a strong network of contacts within the public and private sectors

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification before clicking‘Apply’to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Anna on [e-mail]

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To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

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