Net Zero Carbon Officer (part-time, home-based)

The Church of England is in the vanguard of the drive to Net Zero Carbon, having committed to an NZC target of 2030. This target covers church buildings, vicarages, schools and other church-owned property. The Diocese of Ely has fully committed to pursuing NZC 2030 and is now seeking to recruit an enthusiastic expert Net Zero Carbon Officer who will help us to achieve it. We are in the process of developing a diocesan NZC Action Plan in line with the national Routemap. To support the Action Plan the Diocese is recruiting to three key roles, of which this is one. Each role is demanding and challenging, but each will lead to real changes on the ground. The Diocese is looking for people who are committed to making a difference in this time of crisis, resolute to overcome frustrations and disappointments, but eager to share their enthusiasm with church people and others in building a more sustainable church - and world. The three post-holders will form a team within the Church Buildings and Pastoral Department. The leadership of the team will be provided by the Head of the Department. The current head has been leading on the environment for the Diocese of Ely for the past three years, including convening the Diocesan Environmental Task Group. As part of the Action Plan, this group will be strengthened by the addition of senior leaders in the Diocese and supported by a new NZC Action Group. In short, a good diocesan track record is now to be boosted to a new level. The Net Zero Carbon Officer's duties will include: • Coordinate the NZC Action Plan in both its ongoing development and delivery, assisting the diocesan departments and others in their tasks in the Action Plan (in doing so paying particular attention to the Practical Path to Net Zero, quick wins, decarbonising heat, reducing energy consumption and behaviour change) • Develop the role and its priorities as the situation rapidly develops (including following funding opportunities) • Undertake the tasks allocated to the NZC Officer in the diocesan NZC Action Plan with particular focus on the following areas: • Supporting heads of departments and managers of high C-emitting buildings, developing in-house competence in each relevant team. This will include providing expert input around churches, clergy houses and schools. • Oversee the compiling of reports on C-emissions and on the NZC progress as required by the Route Map and Action Plan, promoting and coordinating data gathering on carbon emissions. • Explore demonstrator projects and case studies to enable cross-learning. • While the focus of NZC is mitigation, not to lose sight of the pressing importance of adaptation. This will have the particular focus of adapting buildings to anticipated climate impacts. • Provide environmental guidance and technical support to the DBF so it maintains compliance with legislation and enhance environmental performance. This will include applying for permits and licences, advising on legislation, producing environmental procedures and documentation. • Engage with other institutions, including companies, working on NZC for buildings, building knowledge of local resources. • Attend the Diocesan Environmental Task Group and its subgroups. • Provide technical support in Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) casework and policy development. • Work closely with the other members of the environment team: NZC administrator and the Diocesan Environment Officer • Contribute the postholder's specialisms and skills in collaborative work with other regional Net Zero Carbon Officers and the Regional Learning Coordinator, sharing learning and contributing to joint projects that have local and regional benefit. • Engage with the national NZC and environmental teams and make full use of the resources they provide. • Develop learning and personal expertise, including organised CPD, in the field of NZC. • To undertake any other reasonable tasks, relevant to the post. Salary: GBP37,500 per annum FTE, subject to experience and qualifications

Hours: Part Time - 17.5 hours per week

Consideration will be given also to applicants who wish to apply jointly for the NZC Administrator position to achieve a package equivalent to 4.5 days per week. Consideration will also be given to those who wish to remain self-employed contractors.

Pension: Enrolment in the Church Workers' non-contributory pension scheme with a 10% contribution by the Ely Diocesan Board of Finance (EDBF)

Annual leave: 25 days plus 8 public holidays pro rata. Pro-rata for part-time staff

For full job description and terms, please visit the Diocese of Ely website.

Pre-application enquiries to:

Closing date: Thursday 4th January 2023