Project and Impact Manager (Energy and Health)

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. We are also open to considering a secondment arrangement for this role. If you would like to discuss this with us, please contact Sam Herbert at s.herbert@leeds.ac.uk before applying for the role.

Are you passionate about working with the public, private and third sectors to deliver transformational strategies that directly respond to climate change? We’re looking for a Project and Impact Manager to accelerate climate action across Yorkshire and Humber, with a particular focus on the energy transition.

The Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission (YHCC) is an independent advisory body working with public, private and third sector organisations across the region to support action towards rapid decarbonisation, climate adaptation and resilience, nature’s recovery, and a just (fair, and inclusive) transition across the region.

To deliver our ambitious work programme, we are seeking a motivated and proactive Project and Impact Manager to lead the Commission’s workstreams on energy transition and health.

The appointed candidate will work with the Commission's network to:

1. Lead and coordinate YHCC’s energy transition work programme, including projects on strategic energy planning, energy governance and a just transition and support Commissioners leading on this work to accelerate place-based action.
2. Convene and support the Yorkshire & Humber Future Energy Forum ensuring that regional insight informs policy, planning and delivery.
3. Convene and support the Climate and Health Partnership.
4. Develop briefings, reports, consultation responses and policy positions that translate evidence and stakeholder insight into clear recommendations.
5. Build and maintain relationships with local and combined authorities, energy networks, public bodies, academic partners, businesses, civil society and community organisations.
6. Design and facilitate workshops, roundtables and engagement processes.
7. Track and communicate the impact of the Commission’s work.
8. Act as the Commissions’ Team support for the Communities and Engagement Group.
9. Support other projects across the YHCC and Leeds Climate Commission where needed.

Visa Eligibility

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – The University contributes 14.5% of salary.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Ms Samantha Herbert

Email: S.Herbert@leeds.ac.uk

You can apply for this role online; more guidance can be found on our How to Apply information page. Applications should be submitted by 23.59 (UK time) on the advertised closing date.

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