Sustainability Programme Manager

Job Introduction

Job Title: Sustainability Programme Manager 
Salary: PO4 - £48,682 - £52,387 per annum 
35 Hours per Week
Location: Worcester
Team: Economic Development 
Permanent 
  

The Role:
An exciting and varied role within the County Council, with the ability to direct and develop a programme of sustainability projects in accordance with the authority’s Corporate Strategy, Environment Improvement Plan, Net Zero Plan, Fuel Poverty Programme working with Public Health and Worcestershire’s Energy Strategy. The role will involve managing a small focused team to achieve a number of contracts, which enable you to have an impact on the wider strategic approach and the communities in Worcestershire.  

Working across appropriate stakeholders through the life of the programmes ranging from internal colleagues, private sector, District Councils,  community groups, regional bodies, politicians and national government.   You will need to be able to bid for external resources and manage complex project budgets. Operating within established governance arrangements to ensure key information is presented in a timely manner, to gain decisions from the appropriate body. 

A proven experienced programme manager, you know the value of well administered programmes and the personal difference you can make. You will have a passion for sustainability with the experience of delivering sustainability programmes against a strategy within complex organisations. 

You will be asked to represent the authority on sustainability issues at local and regional level to influence opportunities, strategies, policies, funding, in ways that best serve the needs the residents and businesses of Worcestershire. Therefore, essential that you keep abreast of legislation, national and regional policy and best practice relating to climate change and sustainability in order to be creative and innovative in the role. 

For further information please contact: Gary Woodman, Assistant Director of Economy, gwoodman2@worcestershire.gov.uk

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage 

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? 

Some of these offers include: 

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. 

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 27th April 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: 7th May 2025