Job Introduction

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a part time (18.5 hours per week) Junior Project Manager on a job share basis to join our dynamic South West Net Zero Hub team. This role will report to the Senior Project Manager and will focus on supporting the development and delivery of Community Energy and Local Authority partnership projects with in the South West Region.

Your key responsibilities in this role would be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the Mayor of the West of England as set out in our MOU with DESNZ:

• Coordinate and deliver projects or work packages, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Community Energy Organisations and Local Authorities across the South West region.
• Support the delivery of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GB Energy and contribute to linked operational plans.
• Assist in identifying interdependencies across programmes and monitor delivery progress.
• Contribute to the preparation of business cases and funding bids to secure additional resources.
• Coordinate internal and external project meetings, take notes, track actions, and ensure effective follow-up.
• Provide regular updates and progress reports to senior colleagues, boards, and other stakeholders.
• Support procurement activities and the day-to-day oversight of commissioned services or contractors.
• Assist with delivery of the new Community Energy Fund and related initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with demonstrable project delivery and partnership/relationship building experience, who is looking to grow their career in project management, particularly in the energy, climate, and sustainability sectors.

If this is your next role, please apply so you can tell us why you'd be a great fit. Please see the job description for more information. Please ensure that you complete the application form in full, and tell us how your experience and skills match that of the role

This is a fixed term role initially ending 30th September 2026, however should the South West Net Zero Hub receive additional funds from DESNZ then this post could be extended further. This is a part time job share 18.5 hours per week.

There will be the requirement to travel across the South West Region with the occasional overnight stay.

You can find out more regarding the work of the South west Net Zero Hub here:

Home - South West Net Zero Hub

This vacancy is set to close on 11th February 2026 and the interviews are due to take place on 23rd or 24th February 2026. Please note this may be subject to change.

About the Company

Our Offer

Alongside the opportunity to lead change, drive strategic initiatives, and make a real difference in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous or reckonable service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 1 day of paid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 15.3%
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England

The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We are based in a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

The salary for this role is £42, 839 - £46, 142. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time. We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.

Good Employment Charter
As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we're committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.

Reasonable Adjustments
If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at Resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.uk. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don't wait to apply. If you have started your application, we'll give you notice of the new closing date by email.

From a recruitment agency? We're not engaging with agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.