Climate Ambassadors Assistant Hub Manager - (9663)

About the Team:

The Climate Ambassadors programme is funded by the Department for Education as part of its Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy, which states that all education settings in England are expected to have a designated sustainability lead and a Climate Action Plan.

The main purpose of this role is to contribute to and support the Climate Ambassadors programme. Specifically, you will be responsible for helping to coordinate the Northwest Regional Hub: recruiting and supporting volunteer Climate Ambassadors, and engaging with local nurseries, schools, colleges and other education settings to help them develop and deliver Climate Action Plans. Additionally, you will work with the Academic Lead for the Climate Ambassadors programme at Manchester Metropolitan University, as well as other regional hubs and partners of the Climate Ambassadors programme. 

For more information about Climate Ambassadors please see the following link: https://climateambassadors.org.uk/

About the Role:

The nine Regional Hubs across the country are critical to the success of the Climate Ambassadors programme. You will assist the Northwest Regional Hub Manager in running the regional hub. Excellent analytical, networking and communication skills will be required to:

• develop a clear understanding of the Northwest region's needs and use these insights to meet the needs of regional stakeholders in delivering the Climate Ambassador programme
• adapt national Climate Ambassador strategies and practices to the Northwest, delivering these to ensure strong engagement of both education settings and volunteer ambassadors.
• work in partnership to develop and deliver a training programme that equips Climate Ambassadors and education settings with the knowledge and skills they need to develop meaningful Climate Action Plans. 

About You:

The successful candidate will have:

• excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• a background in education and/or sustainability and climate change,
• strong project management skills,
• experience of developing and delivering training programmes for a range of audiences. 

The ability and willingness to travel across the region and nationally for project related activities, and to undertake occasional evening and weekend work as required, is essential.

Further Information: 

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. 

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support. 

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups. 

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.