Zero Carbon Transition Project Manager

Oxford City Council’s Sustainability Team accelerates city-wide sustainability, particularly
carbon emissions reductions and air quality improvements, by working with and for our partners
across the city council and in and around the City of Oxford.

This role will principally manage the development and delivery of innovative the ‘FutureFit
Area Based Insetting’ (FABI) project.

At present 60% of carbon emissions in Oxford are from buildings, of which non-residential
buildings contribute slightly more than half. However, taking the step to decarbonise is
difficult for many businesses and organisations. They face barriers including lack of time,
money and key information to make the necessary changes to their buildings; Lack of finance in
particular can stall action.

FABI is a way for large local organisations to offset their carbon emissions by supporting low
carbon projects within their local area – in this case, helping to fund energy efficiency
improvements for organisations that will help them cut carbon emissions and save money.

While the priority should remain on avoiding and reducing emissions, ABI stimulates greater
local investment in carbon-saving projects and the ability to quantify and report on the
associated carbon impacts.

This role will manage the development and delivery of the FABI initiative. You will plan,
manage and control the delivery of this work, support effective and responsible governance of
the insetting scheme, and providing advice to senior managers and Councillors. If you are a
well organised and thrive in engaging with stakeholders to make a lasting difference this role
will suit you.

About us

Our ambitious leadership team and dedicated staff are working hard building a world class city
for everyone. Oxford City Council has accelerated plans to build more affordable and council
housing in the city. We provide services to help reduce inequality and improve the health and
wellbeing of Oxford’s residents and are taking a lead on reducing emissions and increasing
biodiversity to become a net carbon neutral city of the future.

We are a supportive and collaborative bunch of people working towards shared goals, where new
ideas and initiatives are valued. We strive to deliver service excellence, take accountability
for our actions and communicate with honestly and respect. There has never been a more exciting
time to join us! Help us to build successful places in which to live and work and build a
fairer, greener city in which everyone can thrive.

Many of our roles offer flexible or hybrid working. We offer generous holiday 28 days a year
with an additional 4 days after 5 years’ service, a local government pension scheme, subsidised
leisure membership, discounted travel and flexible working in many roles. We are committed to
supporting career development opportunities and learning and development.

How to apply

More information is available on the role profile document. Please read this document to ensure
that you meet our requirements. More information about working for the Council, our values and
vision, is available on our web site.

Applications should be made via our online application system (no CVs please).

For further information and how to apply online, please visit www.oxford.gov.uk

If you are unable to access our website please call 01865 252848.

Note: For roles that require a DBS Certificate (Enhanced and or Barred List
check), candidates are required to supply their complete work history. If you are making an
application using a CV please ensure you explain any gaps in your work history.

We usually do1st interviews online but please let us know if this is not an option for you. For
hybrid roles the successful applicant will be expected to work from home. You should ensure
that you have reliable and secure wifi access; a suitable workspace and are prepared to
undertake distance learning and training.

Closing Date: 03 July 2024

Late applications will not be processed

Interview Date(s): Week commencing 15 July 2024

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Vikki Robins on 07483010650 or email
[email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer:

We are striving to become a more inclusive employer and to represent the
communities that we support. We have policies in place to ensure that every applicant and
employee can flourish and succeed. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would
particularly welcome applicants from ethnic and minority communities. All applicants will be
given fair consideration for work and will not receive less favorable treatment on the grounds
of any protected characteristic.