Strategic Lead, Clean Growth & Sustainability | Flexible Hours

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils in Norfolk are seeking a forward-thinking lead to drive a varied programme of clean growth, green infrastructure and sustainability across Broadland and South Norfolk. You will help develop large-scale environmental projects, unlock investment and shape future energy and resilience initiatives.

Joining the Economic Growth service within the Place Directorate, you will work with planning, housing, assets and external partners to turn ideas into funded,

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Energy, Geography or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in leading environmental projects and partnerships.
• Ability to secure external funding and prepare business cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop clean growth, green infrastructure and environmental projects.
• Identify new project and investment opportunities and turn them into deliverable schemes.
• Secure external funding and investment, including bids and partnerships.
• Lead climate change, environment and biodiversity priorities and future strategies.
• Collaborate across planning, economic growth, assets, housing and environmental priorities.
• Provide oversight of projects and capital budgets with governance and procurement.
• Build relationships with councils, communities, businesses and public sector partners.
• Measure progress and demonstrate outcomes and impact.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Funding and finance

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Energy, Geography or equivalent

Job description

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils in Norfolk are seeking a forward-thinking lead to drive a varied programme of clean growth, green infrastructure and sustainability across Broadland and South Norfolk. You will help develop large-scale environmental projects, unlock investment and shape future energy and resilience initiatives.

Joining the Economic Growth service within the Place Directorate, you will work with planning, housing, assets and external partners to turn ideas into funded,