Climate Programme Officer

At Camden Council, we’re not just supporting one of the UK’s fastest-growing economies we’re driving radical social change, ensuring that no one is left behind. From leading the first climate emergency Citizens’ Assembly in the country to implementing our Climate Action Plan, Camden is at the forefront of tackling the climate crisis.

Our climate initiatives have led to ground breaking energy-efficiency projects, innovative renewable energy schemes, and inspiring community-led action like the Somers Town Future Neighbourhood Project. Now, we are accelerating our efforts and setting the stage for our next Climate Action Plan for 2026–2030.

How You’ll Be Involved
As Climate Programme Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the actions outlined in Camden’s Climate Action Plan and shaping its future. You will project manage environmental sustainability initiatives, collaborating with internal teams, partners, and local communities to ensure successful delivery. Managing Camden’s Climate Fund will also be a key part of your role, providing financial assistance to residents, businesses, and community groups for carbon reduction projects.

The role will focus on developing and driving engagement and communication strategies to ensure residents and organisations are actively involved in Camden’s climate journey. Additionally, you will identify and deliver programmes that improve energy efficiency in homes and provide funding opportunities to residents. Working closely with the Climate Programme Manager, you will help co-ordinate Camden’s wider environmental strategies, present technical climate solutions to various audiences, and contribute to progress reporting. This role offers the chance to contribute to impactful projects while working collaboratively across Camden’s climate, air quality, and energy initiatives.

All About You
We are looking for someone with excellent technical knowledge and understanding of environmental sustainability, particularly in reducing household greenhouse gas emissions. You should have experience managing environmental projects from start to finish, including overseeing budgets and delivering clear, measurable outcomes. Strong communication skills will be essential as you will present technical information to a wide range of stakeholders, including residents, councillors, and project partners. We are looking for someone with a collaborative mindset, who has experience working with multi-agency partnerships and engaging local communities. A clear passion for tackling the climate crisis is essential.

What We Offer

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Interest free loans
• Access to our incredible staff networks
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities

Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.

Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.