Climate Action Program Coordinator

Join our mission to reduce reliance on fossil fuels
Cumbria Action for Sustainability seeks an experienced Programme Manager to lead the development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of a wide range of related projects and services. The successful candidate will oversee project budgets and timelines to ensure staff resources are in the right place at the right time across the range of workstreams.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant experience of which at least two are in a senior role. They should have proven ability to lead and support a team of people, excellent problem solving and analytical skills, and expertise in resource management, particularly staff capacity and budgets. Fundraising experience, particularly the ability to act quickly on opportunities and attract contract and grant funding, is also essential. Experience of co-ordinating multiple projects, building networks and relations with people and organisations, and demonstrable knowledge of sustainability issues and decarbonisation are also required.

We offer a dynamic working environment where you can continually innovate to achieve the best outcomes for employees, communities and planet. Our friendly and supportive team of colleagues and board of trustees are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. We invest in learning and development and encourage people to develop their skills and commit time and resources to development. A salary of £43,000 per annum reflects the importance of this role in driving action on climate change.

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