Climate Change Manager

Climate Change Manager Location: London / Surrey area (Hybrid) Duration: 6-month contract Rate: £300 per day (Inside IR35) Are you an experienced sustainability leader looking for a high-impact interim role?We are recruiting for a Climate Change Manager to join a prominent public sector organisation and drive its net-zero and climate adaptation strategies forward. This is a fantastic 6-month contract opportunity to lead a dedicated technical team and make a tangible environmental impact across the region.The Role: Team Leadership: Manage and inspire a professional team of technical sustainability and project officers. Strategic Oversight: Take ownership of the organisation s Climate Strategy, annual delivery plans, and carbon-reduction initiatives. Project Delivery: Lead on cross-cutting projects spanning energy master-planning, retrofit schemes, and sustainable design policy development. Funding and Budgets: Oversee project budgets and successfully bid for external green funding and grants. Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with senior executives, political leaders, and community stakeholders to embed sustainability across all operations. What We Are Looking For: Proven experience delivering projects within the climate change, low-carbon, or energy fields (local government or broader public sector experience is highly advantageous). Strong technical knowledge of carbon mitigation, sustainable construction standards, or spatial planning policies. A track record of ..... full job details .....