Net Zero Carbon Engagement Officer (Westminster)
Line Manager: Sue Willsher
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 0.4 FTE (2 days per week)
Salary: Full-time equivalent £38,750 per annum
Funding: Fully funded by Westminster Council (Cost Centre RF80)
DBS requirement: None
Do you want to help churches across Westminster take meaningful action on climate change? We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Net Zero Carbon Engagement Officer to support churches across the Westminster Deaneries in their journey towards net zero carbon. This is an exciting opportunity to work with parishes, clergy, volunteers and diocesan colleagues to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and care well for creation.
You will play a key role in coordinating activity at a local level, supporting churches with audits, funding applications and delivery of projects, while helping to build learning that can be shared more widely across London.
About the role
Reporting to the Net Zero Carbon Programme Lead, you will:
* Engage with and support churches across the Westminster Deaneries (St Marylebone, Paddington and St Margaret) in progressing towards net zero carbon.
* Coordinate and grow the Westminster Climate Forum, encouraging collaboration and shared learning between churches.
* Support churches to complete energy and net zero carbon audits and implement recommendations.
* Promote funding opportunities and support churches with grant applications.
* Work with fundraising colleagues to submit funding bids on behalf of individual churches and groups of churches.
* Support churches to submit annual Energy Footprint Tool data.
* Oversee grant distribution and support delivery of projects within budget and timescales.
* Work with communications colleagues to develop case studies and share learning.
* Contribute to developing models for deanery‑level net zero carbon coordination across London.
Please refer to the job description for full details of responsibilities.
About you
Essential
* Experience of stakeholder engagement and relationship building.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage projects and multiple priorities.
* IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
* Clear written and spoken English.
* The right to work in the UK.
* A passion for environmental issues and tackling the climate crisis.
* An empathetic understanding of the mission and values of the Church of England.
Desirable
* Experience of project management.
* Experience of organising events and public speaking.
* Working knowledge of net zero carbon projects and/or church buildings.
* Experience of writing grant applications.
* An understanding of the ethos and mission of the Church of England and the role of parish clergy.
* Experience of working with volunteers.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
Benefits of working with us
* 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 for 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.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We encourage applications from those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people who have the relevant skills and experience.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
To apply
Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions. For more details, see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page. Relevant link to vision: https://www.london.anglican.org/about-us/our-vision/
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