Climate Engagement Manager LBHF624827 in London

At Hammersmith & Fulham, we are committed to creating a net zero borough by 2030 and tackling the climate and ecological emergency in a way that improves lives, strengthens communities and supports a thriving local economy. To help deliver this ambition, we are seeking an exceptional Climate Engagement Manager to lead our borough-wide approach to climate engagement, communications, behaviour change and partnership development.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how residents, businesses, community organisations and partners engage with climate action across one of London's most ambitious local authorities. Working at the heart of the Council's Climate & Transport service, you will lead a small team and a growing engagement portfolio spanning climate action, fuel poverty, air quality, active travel and energy efficiency.

A key priority for this role will be developing meaningful relationships with local businesses and employer networks, helping organisations understand the opportunities presented by the transition to net zero and encouraging action that supports H&F Council's climate ambitions. You will work with businesses of all sizes, alongside schools, community organisations, residents' groups, senior officers and Members, to build a shared vision for climate action across the borough.

We're looking for a strategic, collaborative and highly motivated professional who can bring people together around a shared vision for climate change mitigation and adaptation. You should have significant experience of leading engagement and behaviour change programmes, strong programme and people management skills, and an understanding of how engagement and advocacy can be used to achieve maximum impact on emissions and climate.

Our People Values:

• We are fair: We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.
• We are caring: We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.
• We are collaborators: We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.
• We are driven: We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to you: At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working. We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents. It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Asking for Adjustments: We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.