Climate Change Transformation Project Manager

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Improvement Service in the role of Project Manager – Climate Change Transformation.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and proactive individual with experience of change and transformation, and a knowledge of Climate Change issues and the work taking place within Local Government to achieve carbon reduction and a sustainable environment.

The Project Manager will be based in the Improvement Service and will be expected to work closely with Local Government, Scottish Government, COSLA, SOLACE, Sustainable Scotland Network and other local and national partners, such as Public Health Scotland.

The post holder will support local government in Scotland to deliver on addressing climate change, using transformational change to progress toward a just transition to net zero carbon emissions while adapting to the impacts of climate change. The role will help councils to have the skills, capacity and support necessary to assist their work in delivering change and improvement around climate change, net zero, just transition and environmental sustainability.

This will involve the co-ordination of information and facilitating the sharing of best practice across Scotland, thereby eliminating potential duplication of effort, helping drive innovation and improvement, promoting joined-up approaches that seek to tackle climate change and focusing on sustainable outcomes.

An additional element of the post will be to look at IS internal business functions and identify ways in which the organisation can become more environmentally aware and address any negative impacts on climate change, as well as identifying how the organisation can embed climate change considerations across all its products and services.

Information

Location: West Lothian Council Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6FF

It is anticipated that the role will involve a blended model of office and home working. This flexible approach will be agreed between employee and line manager.

Duration of Contract: 12 months (with possibility of extension beyond this date subject to funding).

Hours: Standard working week is 36 hours Monday to Friday. Hours can be worked flexibly in agreement with the Line Manager.

Closing Date: 22 September 2024

Interview Date

A competence based interview will take place on 8 / 9 October 2024 (shortlisted candidates will be advised by email a week in advance of the interview).

For more information about competency-based interviews, see our 'Guide to Competency-based Interviews'. You may also find it useful to read our current Business Plan.

Background

The Improvement Service (IS) is a publicly funded company limited by guarantee, with a total annual budget in the region of £12 Million. We exist to support councils and their partners to improve the health, quality of life and opportunities of all Scottish people through community leadership, strong local governance and the delivery of high quality, efficient local services.

Working for the IS means joining a team of professionals, who work together to strive for continuous improvement in the public sector and ultimately, better outcomes for Scotland’s communities.

Our company headquarters are based in West Lothian, located conveniently for commuters between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Pay is only one of the benefits of working for the IS, our terms and conditions are progressive and flexible and employees are rewarded with a generous annual leave entitlement of forty one days per year as well as a flexible working policy.

The IS is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all its activities to promote inclusive processes, practices and culture.

The IS is a Disability Confidence Committed Employer. We are committed to interviewing anyone with a disability who meets the essential criteria.