The Opportunity
We present an exciting opportunity to join us at the newly formed York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (CA) and be part of leading the ambition for the region to be net zero by 2034 and carbon negative by 2040. You will play a critical part in delivery of this ambition, supporting the development and delivery of net zero projects. This is an exciting role where you will have the opportunity to use your existing skills in net zero technologies and policies, providing in depth analysis through research and stakeholder engagement.
You will be expected to achieve the following key objectives:
- Develop a robust evidence base through stakeholder engagement, research and analysis to inform net zero projects and policy decisions;
- Apply insights from engagement, research and analysis to develop tools/resources/guides to support place-based approaches to accelerate the delivery of net zero at pace and scale;
- Work in partnership and coordinate specific activities to support the development and delivery of net zero projects; and
- Support project management, monitoring and reporting.
In return you will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time! The benefits of working for us include:
- generous leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
- flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home
- a market-leading pension scheme
- retail, travel and leisure discounts and salary sacrifice discount schemes through our Everybody Benefits offer
- commitment to staff development and continuous learning
What you will bring.
You will hold a degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, and have a good knowledge around net zero, including technologies, policy and approaches.
You will have experience working collaboratively, analysing data and using insights to develop tangible working resources.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, is a must, with the ability to present with credibility and confidence to a range of audiences.
To find out more about our new organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk
Contact and apply
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Katie Thomas via Katie.Thomas@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk for an informal conversation.
Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us how you meet our criteria in the supporting evidence section, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.
Key dates:
Closing date: 9th September 2024
Interview date: 13th September 2024
Key Documents:
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