We are looking for an experienced project manager with a passion for positive climate change to act as the Project Manager of the north-east regional hub for the national Climate Ambassadors programme. You will lead the project and operational management of the regional hub for the national Climate Ambassadors programme working in partnership with the project's Principal Investigator. Regional hub project managers across the country are critical to the success of the project through their work in expanding and accelerating the programme's reach. Key priorities include:

• Recruiting and supporting volunteer Climate Ambassadors through engagement with local nurseries, schools and other education settings in line with Climate Action Plans
• Producing off-the-shelf resources for Ambassadors to use in education settings using up-to-date sustainability and climate information
• Understanding the region's needs and using these insights to shape the national Climate Ambassador programme
This role is based on a full-time contract of 37 hours per week, fixed term until 31 December 2025.


• Knowledge of climate change action in relation to decarbonisation and/or climate resilience
• Experience of developing engaging and educational climate and sustainability resources/content
• Experience of project management, including financial budgetary and forecasting, within a higher education establishment or other large organisation
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multi-stakeholder team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to give presentations to senior internal and external partners
• Strong interpersonal skills including negotiating and relationship/partnership building
• Excellent organisational and time management skills; ability to manage a demanding workload, recognise priorities and work to deadlines
• Proven ability to use initiative and to think strategically
• Excellent team development and people leadership skills, tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive and confidential information, and an ability to work well under pressure
Attributes and Behaviour
• Uses concise and accurate communication, tailoring the approach accordingly and encouraging a two-way communication process
• Encourages and supports a free flow of communication and information across own area, and the wider University and other partnerships where appropriate
• Persuades, convinces, and influences others to achieve results and gain support
• Explains how own proposals will support the interests of others (i.e., using win-win strategies)
• Manages time and resources by prioritising and organising effectively
• Uses systems and tools to ensure records and audit trails are clear and up to date
• Knows and understands customer/stakeholder needs
• Takes responsibility for achieving own targets, Undergraduate degree or equivalent level qualification plus experience in a similar role
  
  Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you., Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population. At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme. In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.