We are looking for a Principal Sustainability Officer to help us achieve our Carbon Neutral Plan.  Our priorities are wide ranging from exploring the commercial benefit of Renewables and Heat Networks, developing policy for homes and business to become more energy efficient to assessing the environmental standards in planning applications.  

It's an exciting time to join with our Carbon Neutral Plan in delivery phase.  You will act as a specialist adviser to services and help embed knowledge and expertise across the Council.  You will secure funding, develop solutions and procure and monitor the delivery of sustainability projects as well as lead on engagement with our Climate Network. You will grow the Royal Borough’s understanding of sustainability issues. It’s an incredible opportunity for the right candidate.

We need someone with:

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

Royal Greenwich is a great place to live and work. Benefiting from excellent transport links ranging from Crossrail to the Elizabeth line to the Uber boat, we’re one of the easiest boroughs to get to and navigate your way around.

Employee benefits include:

• • A range of flexible working arrangements
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential, including excellent apprenticeship opportunities at all levels
  • Vibrant staff support networks
  • GreenwichCard which entitles you to discounts at local businesses
  • Payroll giving scheme
  • Generous leave entitlement, starting at 29 days per year (plus bank holidays)
  • Employee Assistance Scheme including external counselling service

If you’re ready to make a significant impact, apply today.

For more information, please see attached job documents.  When completing your application form, please detail in the supporting statement section how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification document. 

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Alex Wood;    alex.wood@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.