Overview

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.

Lambeth’s dynamic Climate Change and Sustainability draws from a range of disciplines including architects, engineers, data analysts, economists, etc. Working closely with colleagues across the council, we play a key role in delivering the 2030 Borough Plan, through Lambeth’s Climate Action Plan and Corporate Carbon Reduction Plan.

We support on key aspects of the council’s commitments through:

  • Developing strategy (climate action plan, air quality, adaptation) and policy on strategic infrastructure (energy, water, heat networks);
  • Obtaining funding and supporting on the delivery of capital projects (housing, schools, public realm)
  • Decision-making and procurement Supporting colleagues across the council on sustainable procurement and operations.
  • Convening We work with external partners within the borough through the Lambeth Climate Partnership to collectively deliver our climate goals.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead the team, helping to deliver outcomes in line with the Climate Action Plan and Corporate Carbon Reduction Plan. You will develop effective partnerships, work closely with the community and key stakeholders, provide leadership on climate across the council and expert advice to senior leaders.

The candidate will;

  • provide the Council’s principal expertise on climate and sustainability, policy and programmes
  • take responsibility for producing the council’s climate and sustainability policies in partnership with Lambeth’s stakeholders and communities
  • devise, design and deliver a programme of effective projects relevant to the borough’s different communities and neighbourhoods
  • establish strong internal and external partnerships, taking a lead on liaison with officers from across the council and with partner agencies and organisations to ensure successful project and programme delivery
  • provide a visible senior point of contact into the Council, representing the Council at a borough, regional, national and international level

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Simon Phillips, Assistant Director Climate Change and Strategic Transport, sphillips2@lambeth.gov.uk

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