Sustainability Officer (Carbon Management) Full Time

Directorate: Supporting Communities

Permanent, full time, 36 hours per week

Level 3, Zone 2, Salary £31,836 – £36,931

25 days holiday + 27 days (after 5 years’ service)

Location 5 Pancras Square

Camden Council have ambitious targets to reduce their carbon emissions by 40% by 2020 and one of the key stages to their plan is the first phase of a District Heating Network which would initially connect 4 housing estates, providing heat and hot water from a central energy centre.

The role

The primary purpose of this role will be to lead the delivery of Camden’s carbon reduction programme by identifying and supporting the delivery of carbon reduction projects across our own estate and operations. The post holder will manage the Carbon Reduction Fund; which finances the identified projects, and support the calculation and lead the reporting of the Council’s carbon footprint to elected members and Government. Develop annual carbon management plans that describe progress against Camden’s carbon reduction targets and project future performance. Working with the Carbon Management Board, you will ensure that the overall programme is delivered effectively and efficiently.

You will hold responsibility in supporting the development and implementation of other aspects of the Council’s environmental sustainability strategy and policies as required including supporting the delivery of Camden’s award winning Somers Town Energy project www.camden.gov.uk/de

The award-winning Somers Town Decentralised Heat Network is delivering heat and hot water to the residents of Camden and has been designed with expansion in mind, allowing it to grow into one of London’s major heat networks.

About you

You will be involved in driving forward an award winning, business focussed environmental programme in the heart of London; working with a friendly, committed team and this opportunity will give you a chance to make a real difference to Camden and London’s environmental work.

You will have good knowledge and understanding of environmental sustainability and carbon reduction strategies and carbon management processes. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships, express, and present information accurately. A proven track record of implementing carbon reduction and carbon management initiatives as well as experience of working in multi-agency partnerships is required.

A relevant degree/ professional qualification or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

In return, you can expect a great range of benefits including a fantastic pension scheme. We also recognise and reward high performance, and salary progression is based on individual performance.

Make it work for you. Make it your Camden.

About Camden

Camden is proud to be the country’s first Timewise council and as part of this accreditation, we work to help parents balance work with childcare. This fits in with our aim to be leaders in innovative flexible and part-time working that allows for different patterns of care and for parents to share childcare responsibilities.

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Make it work for you. Make it your Camden.

Discover and Diversity

To “discover” more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website

How to apply: To apply for this job please follow the “Apply” link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application form you will be expected to explain how you meet the key requirements for this role listed in this advert. When explaining how you meet each of the requirements, please give examples that clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience. When writing your examples give a brief description of the situation or task but focus on the actions you took and the result of your actions.

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at
, or post to 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 10 th September 2017 23:59

Interviews to be held: W/C 25 th September 2017

Please quote ref: 1700002V