Climate Hub Project Manager

Newcastle University seeks a Climate Hub Project Manager to lead the regional hub for the national Climate Ambassadors programme. The role includes recruiting and supporting volunteer Climate Ambassadors, producing educational resources, and addressing regional needs to enhance the programme. Candidates should possess project management experience, knowledge of climate action, and strong communication skills. This full-time position is based in Newcastle upon Tyne and is fixed-term until December 2025.
Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

We are looking for an experienced project manager with a passion for positive climate change to act as the Project Manager of the north-east regional hub for the national Climate Ambassadors programme. You will lead the project and operational management of the regional hub for the national Climate Ambassadors programme working in partnership with the project's Principal Investigator. Regional hub project managers across the country are critical to the success of the project through their work in expanding and accelerating the programme's reach.

Key priorities include:
• Recruiting and supporting volunteer Climate Ambassadors through engagement with local nurseries, schools and other education settings in line with Climate Action Plans,
• Producing off-the-shelf resources for Ambassadors to use in education settings using up-to-date sustainability and climate information.
• Understanding the region's needs and using these insights to shape the national Climate Ambassador programme.

This role is based on a full-time contract of 37 hours per week, fixed term until 31 December 2025.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 1 May 2025. For informal enquiries about the role please contact Laura Thomson, Head of Strategic Implementation & Change, laura.thomson@newcastle.ac.uk.

To apply, please complete the online application, attaching your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the below knowledge, skills and experience criteria.

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential
• Knowledge of climate change action in relation to decarbonisation and/or climate resilience
• Experience of developing engaging and educational climate and sustainability resources/content
• Experience of project management, including financial budgetary and forecasting, within a higher education establishment or other large organisation
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multi-stakeholder team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to give presentations to senior internal and external partners
• Strong interpersonal skills including negotiating and relationship/partnership building
• Excellent organisational and time management skills; ability to manage a demanding workload, recognise priorities and work to deadlines
• Proven ability to use initiative and to think strategically
• Excellent team development and people leadership skills, tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive and confidential information, and an ability to work well under pressure

Attributes and Behaviour
• Uses concise and accurate communication, tailoring the approach accordingly and encouraging a two-way communication process
• Encourages and supports a free flow of communication and information across own area, and the wider University and other partnerships where appropriate
• Persuades, convinces, and influences others to achieve results and gain support
• Explains how own proposals will support the interests of others (i.e., using win-win strategies)
• Manages time and resources by prioritising and organising effectively
• Uses systems and tools to ensure records and audit trails are clear and up to date
• Knows and understands customer/stakeholder needs
• Takes responsibility for achieving own targets

Qualifications

Essential
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent level qualification plus experience in a similar role

£35,116 to £37,174 per annum