Low Carbon Project Officer - Bristol, United Kingdom - West of England Combined Authorities

West of England Combined Authorities

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Bristol, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job Introduction

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Low Carbon Project Officer to join the Low Carbon Business Support team.

You will be a key player in leading our response to tackle the climate and ecological emergency. We are delivering on the West of England's Climate and Ecological Strategy and Action Plan and making the West of England the bee and pollinator capital of the U.K. as we push to reach our very ambitious net zero targets by 2030. Come and help shape the future of the West of England, a place so many people are proud to call home.

The Low Carbon Business Support team, part of Regional Low Carbon Delivery and funded by the Recovery Fund and Green Recovery Fund, provides grants and advice to small and medium businesses in the region to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and install renewable energy.

The two major schemes, Carbon Surveys and Green Business Grants, have supported almost 500 businesses to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs since 2019.

Our aim is for Carbon Surveys and grants to lead to the implementation of projects that will be beneficial to businesses, in terms of cost savings as well as a reduced carbon footprint.

Expert advice to businesses on low carbon improvements is provided by a technical team and not part of this role.

Please see the Project Officer job description for full details. Appointment to this role is on a fixed term basis with an end date of March 2025. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Matt Landick on

About The Company

Our offer
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

26/31 days annual Leave
Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme
Reduced bus travel across the West of England
Flexible and hybrid working options from day one to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We following a hybrid working model with 2 or 3 days in the office a week.

The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work.

We have recently moved to a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, just 10-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

Please contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment process.