Overview
Sheffield is not only England’s fourth largest city, but also the greenest city in the UK. Our newly adopted Growth Plan underlines the City Council’s absolute commitment to sustainability and we are shaping our city for a future that is well prepared for the challenges of climate change. Our vision is of a city that’s easier to get around, better connected, safer for more vulnerable travellers and more sustainable; and these two exciting roles will be at the heart of accelerating our progress towards realising that vision. It’s an exciting time to be in Sheffield.
You’ll discover inspiring leaders who put the city first, clear, ambitious strategic plans, as well as the resources and partnerships we need to deliver them. Sheffield is a pioneer of sustainability: one of the first places in the UK to build a district heating network, we also designed the internationally acclaimed ‘Grey to Green’ scheme around Kelham and Riverside, combining sustainable urban drainage with active travel routes and flood-resistant planting. We are also developing Sheffield’s first Green Bond investment programme.
These examples perfectly illustrate the kind of ambitious, innovative thinking we’re looking for, and you’ll be just the person to provide it. You’ll bring industry insight, sustainability leadership and a consistent track record of delivery. Experience of working across a range of difference programmes, leading change and building relationships with local and strategic investors would be a definite advantage.
To arrange a confidential conversation, please contact our recruitment partners Sean Anderson or Ben Cox at Faerfield on 0121 312 3755.
We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.
Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.
Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page
