Net Zero Finance Innovation Manager

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full time
Job Summary

Financing net zero is a significant challenge in achieving climate ambitions. The government has partnered with Innovate UK to design the Net Zero Living Programme, addressing non-technical barriers such as finance to net zero delivery.

As part of this programme, Cambridgeshire County Council is funded through the PANZ Project to develop financing options for net zero solutions. The project aims to create a new net zero asset or equivalent model with investors and apply it to a real-life case study to attract funding for net zero delivery.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Build understanding and knowledge within the Council on the complex challenges of financing place-based net zero delivery for urban and rural communities.
  2. Lead the development and testing of portfolios of net zero projects with investors to build an evidence base for place/neighbourhood-based investment in net zero.
  3. Test and iterate the concept of a net zero asset class or similar model, drawing on best practice models from other places and ideas generated within the PANZ project.
  4. Build strong working relationships with PANZ project partners to secure the best outputs for the project.
  5. Represent the Council at PANZ project meetings, embodying the Council's expected behaviours when working with key industry stakeholders and grant funders.
  6. Develop and grow strong professional networks, strategic collaborations, and relationships with key internal and industry stakeholders to support effective delivery and buy-in for the project outputs.
Essential Experience

Experience in financing and investment models, including processes to develop and establish new models, particularly those applicable to the financing of new project portfolios, is essential.

Experience of different sources of financing and their application to environmental or social projects is essential.

Experience working with investment strategies and fund management for clients is essential.Essential Qualification

A degree (BSc, MSc, MBA) or professional qualification in financial modelling, economics, and accounting or equivalent experience is essential.

The role is hybrid, with flexible working hours and some face-to-face meetings. The closing date for this position is not specified.



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