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Net Zero Carbon Programme Lead
Vacancy Reference cofe/TP/70252/6822
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Introduction
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
The Diocese of London (LDF) is seeking a Net Zero Carbon Program Lead to play a key role within the Strategy and Communications team, based from Pimlico, London.
Background
Along with other dioceses in the Church of England, Diocese of London has committed to become a Net Zero Carbon Diocese by 2030. This followed National Synod’s commitment in Feb 2020 of the same.
To achieve this, the Diocese has now approved a comprehensive Net Zero Carbon (NZC) Action Plan, which follows the Route Map put together by National Church Environment Team.
The Diocese is now building a team to ensure that the Plan is enacted, milestones are reached and that Net Zero Carbon becomes part of the culture adopted by all across all those within the Diocese.
Responsibilities
Strategic:
- Collaborate with departmental leads on carbon reduction priorities.
- Lead NZC Programme Delivery Team and report progress regularly.
- Share success stories to inform strategy revisions.
- Embed NZC Communication Strategy organization-wide.
- Secure funding and foster external partnerships.
- Implement recommendations for culture change.
Operational:
- Serve as main NZC contact.
- Maintain Risk Register for the programme.
- Gather feedback at network meetings.
- Present at various gatherings.
- Assist in NZC plans for relevant departments.
- Use appropriate communication channels.
- Perform other relevant duties.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
Person Specification
Criteria | Essential | Desirable |
Education and experience | ||
Experience of managing projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines | X |
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Experience of delivering clear written communication across a range of formats | X |
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Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience (environment, social justice, communications) |
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Project management training Programme Management experience |
| X |
Experience as a public speaker and/or delivering training and events | X | |
Experience delivering a detailed communication strategy across an organisation |
| X |
Knowledge and skills | ||
IT proficiency (MS Office suite) | X |
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Proficient skills in data analysis and reporting | X |
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Fluency in spoken English and ability to clearly in English. | X |
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Understanding of the ethos and mission of the Church of England, and of the role of parish clergy. | X |
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Other requirements |
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Passionate about environmental issues & tackling the climate crisis and determination to drive change within and through the Church of England on this | X |
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Empathetic to the mission and values of the Church of England | X |
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Right to work in the UK | X |
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The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Benefits
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
- Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
- Season ticket loans of public transport
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance
- EAP counselling through Health Assured
- Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering
