Help us achieve a zero carbon Cumbria by 2037
Our way of life in Cumbria and beyond is under rapidly increasing threat from the impact of climate change. So we’re looking for an exceptional chair person to lead the Strategic Oversight Board of the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership (ZCCP).
The ZCCP is the largest initiative of its kind in the country, bringing together a large and diverse group of organisations to plan and deliver Cumbria’s pathway to net zero carbon by 2037. We want a zero carbon Cumbria by 2037 – Can you help us?
We’re seeking someone with a strong sense of purpose and great experience in a high-level role, to help lead the combined action that individuals, communities and organisations need to take to reduce Cumbria’s greenhouse gas emissions as quickly and completely as possible.
This volunteer role is critical to ensuring the Partnership as a whole makes progress.
You will be familiar with working in partnership and able to build strong relationships with diverse interests. You’ll enjoy the challenge of consensus building and will be inspired to ensure the interests of young people and rural communities in particular are heard and met. You will walk the talk by having taken action on climate change in a personal and/or professional capacity.
The voluntary role brings the opportunity to lead, network and collaborate with key stakeholders in Cumbria and beyond and to make a vital and positive difference to the lives of Cumbria’s residents and visitors.
Personal Attributes
Essential:
- An experienced chairperson at a senior level.
- A good understanding and strong commitment to addressing climate change and delivering net zero.
- An excellent networker.
- Able to communicate with and engage a wide range of people and organisations.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Well organised with the ability to balance a range of priorities and deadlines.
- Highly motivated.
- Able to operate apolitically.
- Have the time to work flexibly to meet the needs of the role.
- Quick to respond and follow up or take action.
- Appreciation and understanding of working with diverse perspectives.
Desirable:
- A recognised leader in addressing climate change.
- Knowledgeable about Cumbria’s environment, society and economy.
- A broad personal network throughout the communities, organisations and businesses of Cumbria.
- Experience of collaborating with and/or influencing UK government and other national or regional institutions or partnerships.
Download the full role profile here
Chair, Strategic Oversight Board, Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership (ZCCP)
Voluntary role
Location: Preferably based in Cumbria
Time commitment: For discussion but may vary from a few hours a week up to a day a week on occasion, usually during work hours, usually online and occasionally in the evening.
Term: From January 2025 for 12 months initially with the possibility of extension.
Application: To apply, please submit your cv and a covering letter which outlines why you are interested in the role and what you would bring to it to recruitment@cafs.org.uk. The deadline for applications is 9 am on Monday 25th November.
Interviews: Interview date TBC, preferably in person (online option available)
