Future Neighbourhoods Project Manager RBKC618982

Job Summary:

Salary range: £41,967 - £50,088 per annum
Work location: London 
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Temporary up to 14 months 
Closing date: 27th October 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 28th October 2024

About Us:

At Kensington and Chelsea, we put people – and what will benefit their lives first, at all times. 

Are you passionate about climate change and community engagement, and building strong relationships with residents, local organisations and businesses? Are you an experienced in managing projects and organising events?

Notting Dale is one of only two neighbourhoods awarded funding from the Mayor of London’s Future Neighbourhoods 2030 Fund to transform Notting Dale into an exemplar eco-neighbourhood that is greener, fairer and more climate resilient by 2030.

It’s an ambitious, dynamic programme designed to improve outcomes for residents and make their local area more sustainable. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated individual to take lead responsibility for the successful project management and delivery of one of London’s most current flagship sustainability programmes.

The Role:

As the Notting Dale Future Neighbourhoods 2030 Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in transforming Notting Dale into an eco-neighbourhood. Joining our Climate Change Team, you’ll collaborate closely with project leads, local partners and Council departments, to ensure the programme's success.

We are looking for a strong project manager with experience in managing multiple priorities, event coordination, and stakeholder engagement. You will oversee the delivery of various environmental projects, monitoring key outcomes and milestones. These projects span the entire sustainability spectrum, from energy retrofitting and solar PV installations to active travel initiatives, greening projects, food growing and gardening, upcycling, circular economy projects, and green skills training.

Community engagement and co-design are central to this role. You’ll support the finalisation and implementation of a community-led environmental strategy for Notting Dale, as well as engagement and co-design activities for individual projects. This includes organising events, consultations, and raising awareness of the programme through in-person engagement, partnerships, and communication platforms at the local and London-wide level.
Building strong internal and external partnerships will be essential in successfully delivering the Notting Dale Future Neighbourhoods 2030 programme. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders and local partners, community organisations, Resident Associations and businesses, putting the needs and always wants of residents first. 

As the project lead, you’ll facilitate and chair internal project and Board meetings, support with running the Notting Dale Future Neighbourhoods 2030 Steering Group, and ensuring a transparent approach to record keeping and reporting is maintained at all times.

We are happy to consider this as an External Secondment opportunity for individuals currently employed within local government.

Please refer to the Job Description for more information.

About You:

We are looking for an established professional with experience in a relevant environmental specialism or a relevant subject such as project management and community engagement.  You’ll have an excellent understanding of sustainability issues, climate change and carbon reduction, delivering projects and programmes effectively and efficiently and communicating and engaging with a wide range of audiences. You’ll be able to demonstrate an understanding of the community needs and challenges working in diverse urban areas, and you’ll have the ability to learn quickly, think on your feet, and grasp complex concepts. 

With experience of supplier and contract management, you’ll be capable of establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and organisations across all levels of the Council and beyond. On a personal level, you’ll be able to work under pressure and autonomously, using your own initiative to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and dynamic team dedicated to support and inspire local climate action and make a difference. 

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.