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The Cheshire and Warrington LEP leads on the strategic economic development of the Cheshire and Warrington sub-region and as part of that is responsible for the delivery of a range of Government and other programmes, including the Cheshire and Warrington component of the North West Net Zero Hub (funded by Department for Energy Security and Net Zero). Our subregional vision is to develop the healthiest, most sustainable, most inclusive and growing sub-regional economy.
We have one of the UK’s major industrial clusters based around Ellesmere Port, which is playing an important role in the creation of the UK’s first net zero carbon industrial cluster by 2040, sponsored by the Government’s Industrial Clusters Mission. The NW Cluster Plan sets out a £30 billion pipeline of investment projects covering a range of technologies with the potential to establish this part of the North West as a leader in low and zero carbon energy technology.
Our developing Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Plan, building on our Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Commission, aims to harness the power of the public and private sectors and civil society to contribute to a faster transition to a green and fair economy. We are working closely with our local authorities and other stakeholders to design and develop projects which can deliver on these ambitions.
The role
As a key member of the Net Zero delivery programme within the Economic Strategy team in Cheshire and Warrington, the post holder will support the Net Zero Programme Manager and Strategy and Public Affairs Director in day-to-day delivery with key role and responsibilities including:
- Support the Net Zero Hub team to design and develop project proposals.
- Gather numeric and qualitative evidence to support recommendations.
- Convene organisations and stakeholders.
- Provide project/programme management support to local authority, community and business colleagues delivering projects and programmes.
- Research Net Zero Policy and associated information and provide materials for briefings and presentations.
- Support the commissioning and monitoring of consultancy work to provide technical feasibility and business cases.
- Provide organisational and administrative support to the economic strategy programme.
Funding for the post is provided by the North West Net Zero Hub https://www.localenergynw.org/. Training will be provided in relevant professional areas to develop appropriate skills, knowledge and experience and the officer will join a cohort of NW junior officers who will be given dedicated time to learn together about aspects of the net zero agenda.
In addition to the responsibilities above, the role will act as a member of the North West Net Zero Hub team and collaborate with colleagues to promote national net zero policy across the wider North West.
Further detail on the role responsibilities can be downloaded from the job description & person specification.
Funding for the post is provided by the Net Zero Hub North West https://www.localenergynw.org/ and the Local Enterprise Partnership. In addition to the responsibilities above, the role will act as a member of the Net Zero Hub North West team and collaborate with colleagues to promote national net zero policy across the wider North West.
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary and working arrangements, we will provide you with opportunities to access a wide range of stakeholders along with training to help develop and build your career.
The role can be delivered flexibly, in part from home and in part from the office under a hybrid working arrangement. We also offer the following benefits:
- 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Company Sick Pay
- Contributory Nest Pension Scheme (4% employee, 4% employer contribution)
- Cycle Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Payment of Annual CPD Subscription Fees
- Company Laptop & Mobile in addition to a contribution towards equipment for home working if required.
