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Overview

We are seeking a strategic and experienced leader with a deep understanding of energy, climate resilience, and green growth to join us as a Director of Energy and Environment.

South Yorkshire is emerging as a national leader in the clean tech economy, with strengths across nuclear technologies, hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and energy storage. This role will drive region-wide growth in these industries, convene private and public partners, mobilise investment, and turn technical potential into economic opportunity.

About the post

You will work directly with the Mayor, senior regional and national leaders, and key stakeholders to turn ambition into action, ensuring South Yorkshire secures the full economic and social value of its clean growth opportunity. You will shape and lead a portfolio that is fundamental to the region’s future – from driving net zero ambitions and energy innovation, to delivering nature recovery and climate adaptation.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead a regional energy and environment portfolio connecting policy, investment, and delivery.
• Drive net zero ambitions, energy innovation, nature recovery, and climate adaptation.
• Engage with the Mayor, senior regional and national leaders, and key stakeholders to turn ambition into action.
• Convene private and public partners, mobilise investment, and translate technical potential into economic opportunity.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in government infrastructure and energy policy, including green finance and socio-economic transition.
• Senior-level experience in strategy, policy and programme leadership within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of renewable technologies and decarbonisation pathways.
• Experience in business case development, investment planning and risk management.

Why Join Us?

We offer more than just a competitive salary. You will be part of a supportive team and enjoy benefits including:

• Hybrid Working — most roles are hybrid; some onsite full time.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme with the ability to purchase up to 15 additional days per year.
• Rewards and wellbeing benefits with Reward Gateway.
• On-the-job training and qualifications.
• Holiday allowance of up to 36 days (pro rata for part-time).

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Management
• Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Government Administration