Climate Programme Manager

Pendle Council is committed to addressing the challenges of climate change through positive local action. We're passionate about supporting our local community, businesses, and the environment to achieve our ambitious carbon reduction targets.

To help us achieve this, we're seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable individual with existing experience to drive our efforts.

You'll possess a strong understanding of climate change, strategic funding programs, current energy generation technologies, and sustainable development, coupled with a determination to create positive change.

You'll have proven experience in securing resources, managing large-scale projects, strong technical analytical abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills. Collaborating with council service areas, key stakeholders, and the community, you'll inspire action and influence decision-making.

We're excited about the potential for this area of work to expand, and with the right candidate, this post will naturally evolve and grow. Working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, you'll be pivotal in driving positive change across Pendle.

Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.

We offer:

• Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours
• Up to 31 days annual leave
• Flexible contracts requiring 2–3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire

Our Benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.