Climate Action Manager

Join us now to be part of the vital force in protecting and enhancing our National Park. We as a National Park Authority play a crucial role in tackling the twin challenges of the global Climate Emergency and Nature Crisis.

Job Title: Climate Action Manager

Salary: £33,622 - £40,473 (Band D) per annum

Working Hours: 35 hours per week - we are happy to talk part time and flexible working.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Balloch, with hybrid working model in place

The Role:

As a public body determined to play our part in tackling the twin climate and nature crises the National Park Authority is aiming to be a net zero organisation by 2030 and for the National Park to be a net zero place in time. Over the next decade we will make a real step change in how we operate – putting emissions reduction at the heart of our decision-making and actions. This is our Mission Zero.

The purpose of this key role is to coordinate the delivery and development of actions to tackle the climate emergency throughout the National Park Authority and across the National Park, including driving forward the delivery of our Mission Zero Route Map, and working with partners and stakeholders to create a Net Zero National Park.

Responsibilities:

· Coordinate the delivery of the organisation’s Mission Zero Route Map by 2030, including the creation, monitoring and reporting of associated action plans, and working with members of the Executive Team and colleagues across the organisation, to build the capacity, expertise and engagement required to achieve organisational net zero status.

· Utilising the necessary external and internal resources, drive forward the development of a Net Zero National Park Route Map and associated implementation plans.

· Procure and manage specialist consultants and contractors, and where appropriate other staff members and volunteers in the development and delivery of emissions reduction projects (such as renewable technology installations), and wider net zero outputs and outcomes.

· Ensure that Mission Zero budgets and projects are aligned with annual operational planning and that financial and programme procedures and reporting are adhered to with budgets and delivery plans being met.

· Lead operational level engagement with Scottish Government Climate Emergency teams and partner public environmental organisations to develop a shared best practice for net zero organisations.

· Develop and support the necessary partnerships and engagement with other public bodies, such as local authorities and key private sector partners and stakeholders to form networks and share best practice, capitalising on future climate related opportunities arising from the Green Recovery and nature restoration agendas.

· Work with the National Park Authority Behaviour Change Manager and Communications Team to help inform and advise engagement, education and communications targeted at tackling the climate crisis.

· Identify improvement opportunities, including efficiencies and external funding opportunities, and deliver innovative solutions to capitalise on these.

· Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.

Who we are looking for:

Your skills, abilities and experience should include:

· Experience of climate change action and related sustainable policy agendas

· Experience of renewable energy technologies and systems

· Experience of budget planning and management

· Experience of managing internal/external stakeholders

· Articulate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Excellent engagement skills

· Excellent motivational and coordination skills

Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:

· Experience of emissions reporting and monitoring and net zero trajectory assessments

· Experience of climate adaptation action planning

· Experience of working with climate action networks in Scotland

· Knowledge of project delivery related procurement and budget monitoring

How to apply:

If you are interested in this role, complete your application by 5^th April 2023 @ 9am.

· Access our application form on our website

· Interviews will be virtual

· Interview dates are set for: 18^th April 2023

Who we are and our values:

We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.

Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.