Public Sector and Government

Low Carbon Programme Officer (External Funding)

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Job Title: Low Carbon Programme Officer (External Funding)

Location: Remote Working with occasional visits to the office in Walsall (Hybrid)

Salary: £38,553 – £43,570 per annum

Job Type: 3 Year Fixed-Term Contract

Closing date: 21st July 2022

This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver one of the biggest challenges of our time.

As part of declaring a Climate Emergency, we are looking for an experienced and successful officer to support the Council to achieve its net zero ambitions.

You will work as part of a supportive External Funding Team and with colleagues across the Council, owning responsibility for pipeline development, planning and drafting high quality bids, often in partnership, that secure the resources to drive forward our carbon neutral priorities.

With a sound understanding of the low carbon field, you will have innovative ideas and previous experience of securing significant levels of funding for ambitious but realistic carbon-reduction plans.

The role is initially offered as 3-year fixed term with extensions dependent on the team’s success in securing additional funding.

This role is mainly homeworking with occasional visits to the office. Check out all our other benefits of working for Walsall Council on our company website.

The Candidates:

This role is for someone who has a clear understanding of carbon emission measurement and reporting, with experience of planning and securing income for energy efficiency and public sector decarbonisation projects.

Excellent communication skills are essential, including writing and presenting complex data and information for diverse audiences. You will have proven ability of managing competing demands, outcomes and deadlines with multiple stakeholders/partners.

Please note, previous applicants need not apply again for this role.

Please click on the APPLY button to complete your application at the Company’s careers page.

Candidates with experience of: Strategic Programme Manager, Government Project Manager, Public Sector Programme Management, Strategic Programme Manager, Transformation Manager, Public Sector Project Management, Local Council Project Manager, Council Project Officer may also be considered for this role.

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How can we help?

If you have any questions and you would rather chat to a member of our team please email or call us about this role.

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