Net Zero Projects Officer

This role is fixed term until end of March 2027 with the potential to extend subject to funding.

About the Role

This is an opportunity for a motivated individual with a genuine passion for climate action to join a hands‑on team delivering Net Zero projects across the North West. As a Net Zero Projects Officer, you’ll support the North West Net Zero Hub, local authorities and community organisations to develop project proposals, build the evidence base for investment, seek funding and make a compelling case for action to decision‑makers. You’ll also contribute to research, coordination, reporting and digital engagement, helping to showcase progress and strengthen our regional impact. We are looking for someone enthusiastic, ambitious and keen to develop their career in the Net Zero sector—someone who wants to grow their skills while helping to make a meaningful difference to communities across the North West.

The North West Net Zero Hub Team is a group of project development, energy and environmental sector professionals who lead on some of the most exciting and transformational projects across the North West. The Team is based within the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority engaging with partners in the North West and Nationwide.

About the Person

You will have a strong interest in climate change, Net Zero and the role of public and community‑led action. You will be motivated by outcomes, not just outputs, and able to explain why this work matters to people and places across the North West.

You will bring either a relevant undergraduate degree (or degree‑level apprenticeship) in energy, environmental studies or a related field, or a clear willingness to undertake relevant training. You will be committed to continuous personal and professional development and keen to grow your skills in project delivery, analysis and stakeholder working.

You will be confident managing your own workload and deadlines, using initiative and sound judgement in a fast‑paced environment. You will be comfortable working with qualitative and quantitative information, able to analyse data, identify patterns and trends, and draw clear, well‑reasoned conclusions.

Strong communication skills are essential. You will be able to present ideas clearly in writing and verbally, adapting your style for different audiences. You will be an effective team member, able to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners, while also taking responsibility for your own work.

You will be proactive, organised and resilient under pressure, with excellent IT skills (including Microsoft Office and collaborative platforms such as Teams and SharePoint). You will also demonstrate a clear commitment to equality, inclusion and public‑sector values.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.

1) Please explain what draws you to working on Net Zero and climate‑related projects, and how this role fits into your longer‑term development.

2) Describe a piece of work where you had to analyse data or complex information and turn it into a clear output to support a decision, recommendation or next step.

3) Give an example of when you worked under pressure to deliver against a deadline while supporting a wider team or project.

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

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 care experienced (whether through foster care, residential care, supported living, kinship care, live-in care, home care or adoption), 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 in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

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.