Climate Change Manager

Are you an experienced sustainability leader looking for a high-impact interim role?
We are recruiting for a Climate Change Manager to join a prominent public sector organisation and drive its net-zero and climate adaptation strategies forward. This is a fantastic 6-month contract opportunity to lead a dedicated technical team and make a tangible environmental impact across the region.
The Role:
Team Leadership: Manage and inspire a professional team of technical sustainability and project officers.
Strategic Oversight: Take ownership of the organisation's Climate Strategy, annual delivery plans, and carbon-reduction initiatives.
Project Delivery: Lead on cross-cutting projects spanning energy master-planning, retrofit schemes, and sustainable design policy development.
Funding & Budgets: Oversee project budgets and successfully bid for external green funding and grants.
Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with senior executives, political leaders, and community stakeholders to embed sustainability across all operations.

Proven experience delivering projects within the climate change, low-carbon, or energy fields (local government or broader public sector experience is highly advantageous).
Strong technical knowledge of carbon mitigation, sustainable construction standards, or spatial planning policies.
A track record of managing complex project budgets and securing external funding/grants.
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to confidently influence senior stakeholders and handle public scrutiny.
How to Apply:
If you are available on short notice and have the leadership experience required to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you.