Sustainability & Climate Change Manager - DEE05960

Dundee City Council; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate individual to lead climate and sustainability initiatives. This role involves coordinating programs in line with Council policies, developing renewable energy projects, and raising awareness on climate issues. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven track record in managing teams and projects. This exciting opportunity offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance home and office work while making a significant impact on the community and environment. If you are committed to sustainability and have the skills to influence change, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant subject area required.
• Strong knowledge of climate change policy and practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate climate and sustainability programs.
• Develop and implement long-term climate change policies.

Skills

Climate Change Policy Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in relevant subject area

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Working in a hybrid style, you will work from home and Dundee House, you will work full time, 37 hours per week. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Gregor Hamilton on 01382 433520 or email [e-mail].

Requirements

You will have a Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area and have the ability to continue professional development.

Responsibilities

1. To lead and co-ordinate Dundee's carbon, climate and sustainability programmes in line with Council and Government policies.
2. You will be responsible for the development, implementation and review of the Council's long-term climate change mitigation and sustainable development policies, strategies and plans, and to ensure that the Council is an exemplar in these fields.
3. You will lead the early stage development of potential renewable energy projects including the preparation of business cases and funding applications.
4. You will promote and raise awareness of carbon, climate and sustainable development related issues within the Council, its Community Planning partners and the wider community in Dundee.

The Individual

You will have an excellent knowledge of climate change policy and practice, a track record that demonstrates innovation and leading partnerships to deliver corporate policy/projects. You will have experience of leading a team, providing advice and support to elected members and other senior contacts and experience of managing staff and financial resources.

You will have working knowledge of Microsoft Packages, including Office 365, Word, Excel. You must have a high level of communication skills both written and oral. You will have evidence of delivering detailed presentations to senior representatives from external bodies and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary meetings/groups.

You will need to be able to demonstrate strategic and corporate awareness, advocacy and influencing skills, and present ideas and proposals effectively at senior levels. Clear analytical skills, exploration, evaluation and interpretation of information/opinions and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders are needed. You will have a commitment to learn and develop and the ability to work out with office times and travel as required.