Job Introduction
The Sustainability Service within the Department of Place is committed to creating a healthier, more sustainable environment in the Bradford district. This team plays a crucial role in developing, implementing and supporting initiatives that help to reduce our carbon emissions, clean our air, improve health, create resilience and support our local economy.
The main responsibilities of this role:
- To take responsibility for programme management of a wide range of sustainable delivery initiatives, supporting the Council and its stakeholders in addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals and in the achievement of local, regional and national carbon reduction targets. Supporting a just transition to a net zero carbon future, with low levels of consumption and waste, and high levels of circularity in our economy, business and industry and in our residents’ daily lives.
- Deliver a programme of activities ensuring that processes, systems and methodologies are rolled out to support the adoption of sustainable practices, identifying synergies, collaboration opportunities, delivering and sharing best practice and enhancing the lives of the district’s people whilst also protecting the natural world upon which our lives, lifestyles and economies depend.
- To lead in project managing key Sustainable Delivery programmes and projects involving external stakeholders and delivery partners; agree, implement, manage and monitor complex project plans across a variety of sectors.
- Provide empathetic and motivational leadership to a small team of Project Managers and Project Officers, helping to develop and maintain a positive, supportive and honest culture within the wider Sustainability Programmes Delivery team.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team, and would like to discuss the role further, please contact Barry Cusack, Sustainability Programmes Delivery Manager, at barry.cusack@bradford.gov.uk
Employee Offer
Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf .
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
