Director, Environment and Climate Change

Job description Contract type: Fixed term contract or secondment until 31 December 2027 Location: The role can be based in either our London or Newcastle office, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office or at an audited body. Working hours: Full time (36 hours a week), job share, flexible working 28.8 hours/4 days minimum Salary: The starting salary is c.£93,000,although this can be subject to negotiation for exceptional candidates. About the role Within the NAO we have small teams with a focus on specialist areas of expertise. These are our Hubs. The Hubs play a key role in external influencing, knowledge management, and the development of our capability on cross-cutting issues. This role is to lead our Hub on Environment and Climate Change. The purpose of the Environment and Climate Change (EandCC) hub is to: build the NAO''s skills, influence and programme of work on environment and climate change, to support the value for money of Government'' delivery of its goals; and be a catalyst for improved sustainability reporting and assurance practices in the public sector. The main purpose of the role is to lead our work on environmental sustainability and climate change. It is an exciting opportunity to lead our EandCC hub through the next stage of development. Government has set ambitious goals for net zero by 2050 and in its environment plan. Over the last five years the NAO has produced value for money reports examining government''s spending and activities ..... full job details .....