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The Climate Response Team Leader is responsible for managing and developing the Climate Response Team, which provides expert technical and professional services in relation to climate change mitigation and adaptation, and sustainable energy initiatives. The individual will build on progress regarding the Bucks Tree Mission; domestic energy saving projects and other schemes; and the council’s Climate Change & Air Quality Strategy, pursuant to helping achieve net-zero carbon ambitions.
Job Responsibility:
Leading and managing the Climate Response Team, and complex projects and programmes addressing climate change and energy sustainability
Effectively managing budgets (revenue and capital), funding, contracts and resources
Supporting the design, development and implementation of new/improved service aspects to help achieve the commitments in the council’s Climate Change & Air Quality Strategy and enhance the Team’s performance and reputation
Building and maintaining good working relationships, and communicating and consulting effectively with all stakeholders to ensure integrated service delivery
Requirements:
Significant initiative and strategic and political awareness
Substantial career experience regarding the successful delivery of climate change mitigation and adaptation projects/programmes
Expert knowledge of the policies, legislation, solutions, and national and local targets relating to climate change
Excellent commercial awareness with a history of successfully managing budgets and achieving targets
Procurement and contract management skills
Excellent communication, customer service, ICT, planning, and analysis skills
Ability to manage a complex workload
Educated to degree level
Experience of coordinating partnership working, managing staff, and developing procedures and policies
What we offer:
A fair and inclusive culture
The chance to really make a difference to those around you
Health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
A unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
Ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events