Closing date: 9am on Monday 25 November

Help us achieve a zero carbon Cumbria by 2037

The Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership 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?

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).

Closing date for CV and covering letter: 9am Monday 25 November

Could you be the next chair of the Zero Carbon Cumbria Strategic Oversight Board?

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. The 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 walk 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.

Download the full description and role profile here. 

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.

How 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 [email protected]. The deadline for applications is 9 am on Monday 25th November.