Net Zero Compliance and Policy Manager, Liverpool

Job Title: Net Zero Compliance and Policy Manager

Liverpool City Council has a commitment to Net zero and as such is investing in the formation of a Sustainability team to be based at the heart of Liverpool. 

The Sustainability Team’s work incorporates several key Council policies including the Council Plan 2023 – 2027, Liverpool Local Plan 2013-2033, Liverpool Net Zero Carbon Plan 2030, The Liverpool Region Combined l Authority Five Year Action Plan 2023-2028, Let’s Clear the Air Liverpool Plan, All Together Fairer: Health Equity and the Social Determinants of Health in Cheshire & Merseyside.

These policies and plans are in turn being shaped through innovation projects such as Realizing Net Zero Liverpool (funded by UKRI) which is building a scalable and investable City-wide model covering clean energy assets, building decarbonisation and retrofit, heat networks and EV/Green travel. 

The Sustainability Team’s role is to provide high-quality sustainability and net zero advice to internal stakeholders (such as the Property, Planning, Transport, Waste, Culture and Heritage teams) and to external stakeholders (such as investors, suppliers, City partners and residents). The Sustainability team will be made up of a number of key roles, and this role we are recruiting for a Net Zero Compliance and Policy manager, is pivotal to driving success for Liverpool city council in its ambitious targets.

The Role: 

• The role of Net Zero Compliance and Policy manager will hold responsibility for key elements of these polices, plans and projects.  
• The Net Zero Compliance and Policy manager will be the lead responsible owner for all aspects of sustainability and net zero legislation, policy, compliance and standards and for dissemination of this to staff and other stakeholders. 
• The Net Zero Compliance and Policy manager will lead the development and implementation of Liverpool’s Net Zero Carbon Plan and associated workstreams, focussing on compliance with relevant legislation and best practices. This includes strategies for reducing energy consumption, replacing gas heating with low carbon technologies, and offsetting remaining emissions
• Working with internal and external stakeholders, including other councils, service providers, and community groups, to support the delivery of environmental services and initiatives, the Net Zero Compliance and Policy manager will build strong relationships to foster effective communication and collaboration, to drive the agenda for Liverpool City Council

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (Role dependent) - A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes 
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave 
• Discounted Gym Memberships 
• Employee Volunteering Scheme 
• Medicash 

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. 

Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. 

Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

Next steps:

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 1st June 2025

Interviews will take place the W/C 9th June 2025

Should this role be of interest to you, please apply directly through Liverpool City Council website: https://jobs.liverpool.gov.uk/jobs/job/Net-Zero-Compliance-and-Policy-Manager/727

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Marek Dobrowolski - Marek.Dobrowolski@berwickpartners.co.uk or Corinne Attwood - Corinne.Attwood@berwickpartners.co.uk

Please note: this vacancy is classified as politically restricted position.