Principal Sustainability Officer - Carbon Neutral Plan

Summary: This role is essential for advancing the Carbon Neutral Plan, focusing on the commercial benefits of renewables and energy efficiency policies. The Principal Sustainability Officer will act as a specialist adviser, securing funding and leading sustainability projects while engaging with the Climate Network. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance the Council's understanding of sustainability issues during the delivery phase of the plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and reviewing the Council's Carbon Neutral Plan
• Preparing scope 1, 2, and 3 operational and borough emissions reporting with compliant governance processes
• Formulating, developing, and delivering sustainability strategies and programmes
• Presenting complex technical information clearly and convincingly
• Managing contracts effectively
• Securing sustainability funding
• Engaging with the Climate Network
• Embedding sustainability knowledge and expertise across the Council

Key Skills:

• Experience in monitoring and reviewing Carbon Neutral Plans
• Proven experience in scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reporting with compliant governance processes
• Experience in the formulation, development, and delivery of sustainability strategies and programmes
• Excellent communication skills for presenting complex technical information
• Experience in contract management
• Track record of securing sustainability funding
• Knowledge and understanding of working in a Local Authority setting

Salary (Rate): £55

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other