About The Role
Along with other dioceses in the Church of England, Diocese of London has committed to become a Net Zero Carbon Diocese by 2030. This followed National Synod’s commitment in Feb 2020 of the same.
To achieve this, the Diocese has now approved a comprehensive Net Zero Carbon (NZC) Action Plan, which follows the Route Map put together by National Church Environment Team.
The Diocese is now building a team to ensure that the Plan is enacted, milestones are reached and that Net Zero Carbon becomes part of the culture adopted by all across all those within the Diocese.
Applications close 19 April 2024.
Interviews will be held on 29 April 2024.
Strategic:
– Collaborate with departmental leads on carbon reduction priorities.
– Lead NZC Programme Delivery Team and report progress regularly.
– Share success stories to inform strategy revisions.
– Embed NZC Communication Strategy organization-wide.
– Secure funding and foster external partnerships.
– Implement recommendations for culture change.
Operational:
– Serve as main NZC contact.
– Maintain Risk Register for the programme.
– Gather feedback at network meetings.
– Present at various gatherings.
– Assist in NZC plans for relevant departments.
– Use appropriate communication channels.
– Perform other relevant duties.
Required
Education and experience
• Experience of managing projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines
• Experience of delivering clear written communication across a range of formats
Knowledge and skills
• IT proficiency (MS Office suite)
• Proficient skills in data analysis and reporting
• Fluency in spoken English and ability to clearly in English.
• Understanding of the ethos and mission of the Church of England, and of the role of parish clergy.
Other requirements
• Passionate about environmental issues & tackling the climate crisis and determination to drive change within and through the Church of England on this
• Empathetic to the mission and values of the Church of England
• Right to work in the UK
Desirable
Education and experience
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience (environment, social justice, communications)
• Project management training
• Programme Management experience
• Experience as a public speaker and/or delivering training and events
• Experience
Equal Opportunities
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.