Director of Clean Energy and Net Zero

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.

We are excited to offer this rare opportunity to lead and drive the Clean Energy and Net Zero agenda for Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

In this pioneering role, you will provide a future-focused ambitious approach, with strategic leadership and professional expertise, to ensure the Combined Authority achieves its Net Carbon Zero targets and its commitment to a clean, sustainable, inclusive future. This pivotal role will lead the advancement of the Mersey Tidal Power Project submission, one of the UK’s most innovative renewable energy projects, which has the potential to transform the region’s energy landscape. You will lead cross-sector work to advocate, support and advise on the Clean Energy agenda, with a view to securing sustainable clean energy solutions for the Liverpool City Region.

You will have a passion to address the climate emergency, supporting the Executive Director to drive forward our advocacy and leadership across our net zero ambitions, placing us at the forefront of the Green Industrial revolution, putting our region on the map as a global hub for innovation and sustainability while aligning with our economic, environmental and social impact goals.

You will need to be able to demonstrate experience and passion for the clean energy and net zero agenda, with strong leadership credentials working in a complex organisation with a large range of stakeholders, building trusted partnerships within and beyond the city region.

If this is you – we want to hear from you. For an opportunity to discuss the role further please contact Richard McGuckin, Executive Director by email to: richard.mcguckin@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

• - Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• - Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• - Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• - Flexible and hybrid working
• - 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• - Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• - Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• - Bike to Work Scheme
• - Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the key essential criteria as outlined in the person specification.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.