Climate Change Manager

Posted 2 days ago by Insight Select

Location:
Merton
Salary/Rate:
£250 - £300/day
Climate Change Manager

Contract: 3 Months Initially (Ongoing Potential)
Rate: £250 - £300 per day (Umbrella)
Location: Morden, South London
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home
 
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Climate Change Manager to join a forward-thinking local authority on an initial 3-month contract with strong potential for extension.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving climate action across the borough, leading strategic programmes, securing funding and managing a specialist climate team.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and delivery of climate strategies, action plans and annual programmes
  • Manage and motivate a specialist climate and sustainability team
  • Act as the lead advisor on climate change matters to senior stakeholders and elected members
  • Secure external funding and develop innovative financing solutions for climate initiatives
  • Build strong partnerships with residents, businesses, community groups and external agencies
  • Oversee climate, energy, retrofit and sustainability projects across the organisation
Essential Requirements
  • Significant experience leading climate change, sustainability or net zero programmes
  • Strong understanding of climate mitigation, adaptation and low-carbon initiatives
  • Proven experience managing teams and delivering complex projects to deadline
  • Demonstrable success securing grants, funding or investment opportunities
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
  • Degree-level qualification in a relevant field or substantial equivalent experience
Package
  • £250 - £300 per day umbrella
  • 3-month contract – ongoing
  • Morden, South London
  • Hybrid working pattern – 3 days in office, 2 days from home
Type:
Contract
Start Date:
31/05/2026
Contract Length:
3 months
Job Reference:
V-118970
Job ID:
225181666
Applications:
Less than 10

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