Net Zero Carbon Project Officer

With an ambition to become Net-Zero carbon by 2030, the organisation has developed a roadmap with clear milestones for pursuing this goal.

As a result of funding already secured from the national Church of England, we are looking for a part time Project Officer to work with the Church schools to lead the Diocese closer to its Net Zero Carbon ambitions.

If you have a strong background in project management, managing large budgets and ideally have knowledge and experience of working with buildings… then apply today!

Position: Net Zero Carbon Project Officer - Schools

Location: Hove/hybrid

Salary: £22,740 per annum (pro rata of £37,900 pa FTE)

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (with the option to work these flexibly through the week)

Contract: Fixed term until 31st December 2025

Benefits: 0.6 pro-rata entitlement of 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and 2 privilege days per year, flexi-time, free parking, the ride to work scheme, and the Diocesan Pension Scheme with 15.1% employer contribution.

Closing Date: Sunday 14th July 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 25th July 2024 in Hove

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Schools, the diocesan Education Team and Net Zero Carbon Programme Manager.

The main responsibilities of the role are to:

• Develop a Net Zero Carbon strategy for Voluntary Aided (VA) schools
• Project manage Net Zero Carbon activities and Public Sector Decarbonisation schemes with VA schools
• Identify and apply for funding to support schools to become Net Zero Carbon

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good project management skills with experience of planning and monitoring large projects and budgets
• Experience of developing and implementing strategy
• Knowledge and expertise in carbon emission reduction
• The ability to give sound advice and work with a broad range of stakeholders
• The ability and drive to promote our decarbonisation mission and goals with Voluntary Aided schools

About the Organisation

The vision of the Diocese is to help people within the Diocese to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of the Diocese across more than 360 parishes and 155 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.

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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.