Climate Programme Manager

Pendle Council is committed to addressing the challenges of climate change through positive
local action. We’re passionate about supporting our local community, businesses, and the
environment to achieve our ambitious carbon reduction targets.

To help us achieve this, we’re seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable individual
with existing experience to drive our efforts.

You’ll possess a strong understanding of climate change, strategic funding programs, current
energy generation technologies, and sustainable development, coupled with a determination to
create positive change.

You’ll have proven experience in securing resources, managing large-scale projects, strong
technical analytical abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills. Collaborating with council
service areas, key stakeholders, and the community, you’ll inspire action and influence
decision-making.

We’re excited about the potential for this area of work to expand, and with the right
candidate, this post will naturally evolve and grow. Working as part of a wider
multi-disciplinary team, you’ll be pivotal in driving positive change across Pendle.

Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and
Manchester.

We offer:

• Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed
  hours
• Up to 31 days annual leave
• Flexible contracts requiring 2–3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you
  should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire

Our Benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including
disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.