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Programme Development Lead

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 52,466 - 52,466 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: LS1, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Programme Development Lead (Home Energy West Yorkshire)

£52,466 - Grade 9

Leeds / Hybrid Full time / Fixed term – 12 months

Closing date – 17 May at 23:55

Please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share.

We are seeking a Programme Development Lead to join our Home Energy West Yorkshire team to cover maternity leave - an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the Combined Authority’s top strategic priorities: retrofitting homes to cut carbon emissions by 2038. Reporting to the Head of Home Energy West Yorkshire, you will lead the development of policies and programmes that enable effective delivery of net-zero and climate-resilient outcomes through domestic retrofit, helping ensure that everyone in West Yorkshire can live in a warm, comfortable and low-carbon home. As part of the Policing, Environment and Place Directorate, our rapidly growing service plays a central role in delivering the mayor’s commitment to tackle the climate emergency, protect our environment and reduce fuel poverty during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. You will focus on programme development that targets areas of market failure and designs interventions not provided by the commercial market, driving improved sustainability, accessibility and long-term regional growth. Our Programme Development Lead role includes leading the development of new financial incentive products to support retrofit activity, managing client-side support contracts, and providing strategic leadership to direct reports. Supported by a Policy Officer and working alongside a dedicated team, you will collaborate to shape and structure policy and programmes that address key barriers to domestic retrofit and support the implementation of our evolving Home Energy West Yorkshire plan. This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful difference at scale while contributing to a mission that is both ambitious and urgently needed.

Our Offer

· Work your way – From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career.

· Time to recharge – Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays.

· Free greener travel across West Yorkshire – Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1–5).

· Secure your future – Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.

· Investing in you – Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year.

· Grow with us – Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases.

· Family first – We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most.

· Your wellbeing, our priority – Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends.

· Modern workspace in a prime location – Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech.

The Role

Reporting into the Head of Home Energy, your key responsibilities will include:

· Leading and developing business cases for programmes and projects across the domestic net zero agenda ensuring their seamless transition into delivery.

· Representing the Combined Authority and Home Energy West Yorkshire at nationally and regionally significant events.

· Line management of a Policy Officer assigned to Home Energy West Yorkshire.

Please review the Role Profile on our website for more information about the responsibilities.

About You

You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:

· Strong understanding of policy development and experience of working within a place or environment setting.

· Experience of policy and strategy development within a complex organisation, translating policy objectives into programmes and delivery.

· Excellent communication, partnership working and negotiating skills to lead on working with a range of key partners.

· Excellent organisation and project management skills.

· Ability to work on own initiative.

· Experience of working within an energy efficiency and renewable settings would be desirable.

To Apply

If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form.

Further Information

The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met

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