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 organisationEssential 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 experiencePackage £250 - £300 per day umbrella 3-month contract – ongoing Morden, South London Hybrid working pattern – 3 days in office, 2 days from home