Principal Sustainability Officer

Summary: The Principal Sustainability Officer will play a crucial role in advancing the Council's Carbon Neutral Plan by providing expert advice and embedding sustainability knowledge across the organization. Responsibilities include securing funding, developing and monitoring sustainability projects, and engaging with the Climate Network. The position requires a strong background in sustainability strategies and emissions reporting, along with excellent communication skills. This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to the Borough's sustainability efforts during an exciting phase of implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a specialist adviser to services on sustainability issues.
• Secure funding for sustainability projects.
• Develop solutions and procure sustainability project delivery.
• Monitor the delivery of sustainability projects.
• Lead engagement with the Climate Network.
• Grow the Borough’s understanding of sustainability issues.
• Prepare scope 1, 2, and 3 operational and borough emissions reporting.
• Formulate, develop, and deliver sustainability strategies and programmes.
• Manage contracts related to sustainability initiatives.

Key Skills:

• Experience in monitoring and reviewing Carbon Neutral Plans.
• Proven experience in emissions reporting with compliant governance processes.
• Expertise in developing sustainability strategies and programmes.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting complex information.
• Experience in contract management.
• Track record of securing sustainability funding.
• Knowledge of working in a Local Authority setting.

Salary (Rate): £33.5

City: Greenwich

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other