SSN Job opportunity: Local Authority Programme Manager

SSN Local Authority Programme Manager
Full time, based in the SSN Secretariat, part of the University of Edinburgh
Grade UE08: £50,235 – £61,759 per annum

SSN is now recruiting for a new post, SSN Local Authority Programme Manager, which will develop and deliver SSN’s enhanced local authority programme.

Scotland’s local authorities have stepped up to invest in SSN to improve the range and depth of support for local authority leaders, experienced professionals and those in the early stages of their careers. SSN is seeking to appoint someone who can realise the full potential of this investment and can deliver excellent and trusted support to local authorities while innovating new approaches and developing the programme into the future.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, knowledgeable and committed individual who has excellent appreciation of the support needs, pressures and opportunities facing local authority leaders and professionals in delivering on climate change and sustainability objectives.

The role

The Local Authority Programme Manager will develop and implement a programme of support that includes:

  • Delivery of topic-based training and development on Public Bodies Climate Change Duties to ensure that local authorities are acting in compliance with these duties and relevant guidance.
  • Delivery of events, resources and advice to local authority leaders and professionals on climate change and sustainability duties, to identify, promote and replicate good practice.
  • Work with the SSN Local Authority members and the Local Authority Subcommittee to coordinate and communicate local authority practitioner voices into national policy and funding developments.
  • Develop programmes of support for Early Career Professionals and local authority senior leaders on climate change and sustainability.
  • Improve the use of mandatory Public Bodies Climate Change Duties Reports to inform policy and practice and to drive improvement.
  • Engage with leaders and external stakeholders as the national representative for the SSN Local Authority Programme, including direct engagement with local authority Chief Executives, Elected Members and Departmental Heads.
  • Bring programme management, innovation and business development experience to the SSN Local Authority Programme to build the programme over time and to deliver high-impact support and improved collaboration.

This is an opportunity for a suitable person to join a well-established and trusted network based at a world-leading University. This is a senior-level appointment in the SSN Secretariat.

Full information about the post and how to apply can be found on the University of Edinburgh website here: SSN Local Authority Programme Manager – University of Edinburgh Careers

The application deadline is 11.59pm on Monday 3rd August.