Sustainability & Climate Change Manager - DEE05960

Dundee City Council seeks a Sustainability & Climate Change Manager to lead carbon and sustainability programs. The role involves developing and implementing climate change policies, promoting awareness, and managing renewable energy project development. Candidates should have relevant degrees, experience in leadership, and strong communication skills. The position is hybrid, requiring work from home and Dundee House, with a full-time commitment of 37 hours per week.
Job DescriptionWorking in a hybrid style, you will work from home and Dundee House, you will work full time, 37 hours per week.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Gregor Hamilton on 01382 433520 or email

RequirementsYou will have a Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area and have the ability to continuing professional development

ResponsibilitiesTo lead and co-ordinate Dundee’s carbon, climate and sustainability programmes in line with Council and Government policies.

You will be responsible for the development, implementation and review of the Council’s long-term climate change mitigation and sustainable development policies, strategies and plans, and to ensure that the Council is an exemplar in these fields. You will lead the early stage development of potential renewable energy projects including the preparation of business cases and funding applications.

You will promote and raise awareness of carbon, climate and sustainable development related issues within the Council, its Community Planning partners and the wider community in Dundee.

The IndividualYou will have an excellent knowledge of climate change policy and practice, a track record that demonstrates innovation and leading partnerships to deliver corporate policy/projects.

You will have experience of leading a team, providing advice and support to elected members and other senior contacts and experience of managing staff and financial resources.

You will have working knowledge of Microsoft Packages, including Office 365, Word, Excel. You must have high level of communication skills both written and oral.

You will have evidence of delivering detailed presentations to senior representatives from external bodies and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary meetings/groups.

You will need to be able to demonstrate strategic and corporate awareness, advocacy and influencing skills, and present ideas and proposals effectively at senior levels. Clear analytical skills, exploration, evaluation and interpretation of information/opinions and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders are needed.

You will have commitment to learn and develop and the ability to work out with office times and travel as required.

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