Church Decarbonisation Officer

The Diocese of Derby is committed to becoming a greener, net zero carbon diocese as it responds
to the fifth mark of mission, to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and
renew the life of the earth.

We are looking for a proactive, solution-focussed and self-motivated individual to support the
implementation of a programme of decarbonisation of churches and associated buildings within
the diocese. In collaboration with the Net Zero Programme Manager, you will be responsible for
supporting parishes work through a process of identifying, funding and implementing routes to
decarbonisation for church buildings.

The Church of England is a complex organisation which relies heavily on volunteers, as such you
will need to be effective and resilient at managing relationships. The buildings in Derby
Diocese are hugely varied, often valuable to local communities, and of special historical or
aesthetic value. You will need to be sensitive to the needs of clergy, church congregations,
and local parishioners as well as the strategic imperatives of climate change and the policy
goals of the wider church.

To undertake these tasks, the role requires a logical, systematic and creative thinker with an
ability to handle data well. You will also have some specific expertise related to
decarbonisation, and excellent interpersonal skills to build good working relationships with a
wide range of different stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a changing caseload of churches prioritised according to need and existing
  emissions.
• Prioritise new church contacts and promote decarbonisation support services as appropriate
• Work in collaboration with the Net Zero Programme Manager, the Buildings for Mission team,
  Church Building Council, and others as necessary to develop phased pathways to church
  decarbonisation.
• Work with representatives of prioritised churches to identify a viable route to net zero in
  line with national guidance on a case-by-case basis.
• Support churches producing necessary documentation for decarbonisation, including grant
  applications, decarbonisation plans, monitoring reports, and faculty applications.

• Support churches in commissioning surveys, feasibility studies, quotations, and appointing
  contractors.
• Regularly report on engagement and delivery rates. Identify good local examples of
  decarbonisation projects and promote them as case studies.
• Speak at events on the case for decarbonisation and support services provided by the DBF,
  as necessary

Closing date for applications is 23 March 2025.

Fixed Term Post for 2 years.

If you would like an informal chat about the role please contact Will Rolls, Net Zero Programme Manager on 01332 278167 or at [email protected]