Net Zero Carbon Programme Manager

Overview

The Church of England has set an ambitious goal to become net-zero carbon by 2035, and a roadmap with clear milestones for implementation by dioceses.  The Net Zero Programme Manager will provide operational leadership for implementation of the Southwark diocesan action plan to achieve this goal.

Main objectives of the post

The main areas of responsibility relate to:

1. Ownership and management of our Routemap to Net Zero Action plan
2. Strategic relationship development and management
3. Identifying new sources of funding and supporting funding applications
4. Effective design and delivery of the programme delivery plan
5. Good governance of the Net Zero Carbon strategy implementation.

Main Responsibilities

Effective Delivery of the Programme Plan

• Develop our plan, including costings and detailed options analysis.
• Track progress against the programme plan delivery and provide regular, timely reports to key stakeholders, governances committees and Diocesan Synod.
• Responsible for resource allocation and the programme’s budget management.
• Process NZC relevant data into reports to contextualise actions for relevant departments.
• Carry out pilot projects and energy audits and project feasibility studies to gain learnings and plan cost-effective actions.
• Ensure learning from the programme is captured and appropriately shared.
• Give technical input to projects and work programmes being developed by other parts of the diocese.
• Speak at relevant meeting, events, and conferences about the programme

Good Governance

• Set agendas and chair monthly Net Zero Working Group meetings
• Support the reporting processes to other Diocesan Governance bodies on the strategy implementation.

Stakeholder Management

To further the aims of the strategy:

• Work closely with internal diocesan departmental or team leads to ensure support for the programme and effective management of any interdependencies.
• Support all departments of the diocese, including the Southwark Diocese Board of Education (SDBE), Churches, Cathedral and Clergy Housing, to help achieve their NZC milestones.
• Ensure effective relationships, communication and coordination with Deaneries and Parishes.
• Develop and maintain effective collaborative relationship with counterparts in other dioceses, and with key staff in the Church of England National Office.
• Develop and maintain appropriate effective collaborations with other key local and regional stakeholders involved in Net Zero Carbon.

Identify and Access New Sources of Funding

• Identify new potential sources of funding for the programme (diocesan and parish level) and support the development and submission of external proposals.
• Identify and use current internal capacity for fundraising for projects or appoint an external fundraising consultant.

The Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• Good general education to degree level or equivalent 
• A numerate degree in engineering, sustainability or management.
• Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) certification or other project management qualification
• Member of a recognised programme/project management body           

Experience

• Previous strong track record of successfully delivering complex multi-stakeholder projects, ideally gained within a not-for-profit environment.
• Able to demonstrate strong organisational and multi-tasking skills.
• Demonstrable Proficiency in understanding, manipulating, and utilising sustainability data to drive actionable insights and effectively communicate with stakeholders.
• Experience of working as a team player, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative style of working
• Strong experience of project managing complex projects involving large user groups in an operational environment.
• Experience of working in a complex organisational structure
• Experience of  management of budgets including the evaluation of competing priorities when allocation budgets, and ensuring that good value for money is achieved.

Skills and Knowledge

• Working knowledge of current environmental and climate change issues.
• Knowledge and experience of identifying practical net zero carbon solutions in real life situations.
• Ability to rapidly acquire an understanding of the issues and challenges facing the Church of England in reaching net-zero carbon by 2030.
• Strong knowledge of programme and project management techniques and processes, including risk and issue management.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills to ensure credible and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Highly numerate, able to produce accurate forecasts and management information. Strong IT skills, including good working experience of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and document management systems, for example, SharePoint.
• Good organisational skills with the self-motivation to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Able to work independently and within a team environment.

Personal Qualities and Behaviours

• Supportive of the aims and mission of the Church of England
• Adapts and works effectively with a variety of individual and groups who hold different and/or opposing perspectives on an issue.
• Resilient with high levels of emotional intelligence, especially in the face of high pressure, setbacks or when dealing with conflict.
• Can resolve issues and make sound decisions in a complex environment.
• Passionate about taking practical action to tackle issues of climate change

About us

Southwark is a diverse and vibrant Diocese in so many ways, from the energy of the inner city to the beauty of the Surrey Hills. We are one of the largest Dioceses in the Church of England, serving the people of South London and East Surrey. We take joy in the distinctiveness and variety of God’s gifts and people. You will find churches that offer welcome, care and dignity in Christ’s name to their parishes; chaplains walking along side those in education, hospitals, and prison; and pioneering communities seeking to reach out and serve in new ways.

We seek to be Christ-centred and outward-focused in all we do.