Green Growth and Climate Project Support Officer

Salary: 32,061 - 33,699

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Ref: OT871

Your chance to support the development of our ambitious programme of green growth and climate initiatives.

Welcome to EMCCAEMCCA is the UK''s first mayor-led combined county authority. The East Midlands is a great region. But it deserves to be better. Better connected, better funded and better prepared for a future of opportunity, growth, and hope. EMCCA will oversee devolved powers around transport, housing, skills and adult education, economic development, and net zero. We will conceive the strategies and create the connections that will empower local partners, people and businesses - maximising the impact of billions of pounds of funding. Together, our new EMCCA team can put the East Midlands on the map as a place to live, work and study.

Your role in elevating the East MidlandsWe fundamentally believe that the green industrial revolution offers new global opportunities to our region and have ambitious plans to decarbonise and introduce innovative carbon capture initiatives.Your role will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and management of green growth and climate initiatives, providing a support function to strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and project management activities.In this role understanding of ''growth'' is as important as an understanding of ''green''. You will be supporting a team whose ultimate aim is attracting low carbon jobs, investment, and innovation to the region, facilitating both sustainability and economic prosperity.

Key responsibilities include:Providing project support and assisting day to day operations of comprehensive green growth and climate projects and programs. Assisting with the delivery of projects and programmes through a mix of internal and commissioned projects, for example Local Area Energy Planning, Retrofit and Nature and Biodiversity taskforce. Helping secure funding opportunities, including grants, partnerships, and other financial resources to support green growth initiatives. Provision of support to maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders including National Grid, Cadent Gas and other important strategic regional organisations. Provision of detailed performance reporting for projects and programmes. Assisting in preparing the specification and tender documents for tender processes associated with new energy projects and programmes. Supporting with the preparation and presentation of detailed reports on program progress, outcomes, and impact to senior management and stakeholders. Acting as secretariat co-ordinator for Boards / Taskforces and other high-profile groups i.e. Midlands Nuclear, East Midlands Hydrogen and Nature and Biodiversity Taskforce.

Your profile:Relevant degree or equivalent experience. A proven track record of supporting project delivery. A background in environmental sustainability and project support The ambition to develop through supporting successful green initiatives Evidence of building connections with other teams and organisations. Ability to support complex projects within statutory, constitutional and value for money requirements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

NB - this is a politically restricted post as designated under the LGHA and any subsequent amendmentFor more details on EMCCA including our rewards and benefits, please visit:Office location - all roles are based at NGEC, Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1UT unless stated otherwise.Please note - at this time EMCCA cannot offer sponsorship.

Closing date: 14th September