Project Manager

November 5, 2026

Hybrid

Middle

London, United Kingdom

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Mandatory office attendance
3 days per week
Part-time role

Description

A Project Manager is sought for the Partnerships and Climate Leadership team within the Mayor's environment and energy unit, accelerating climate action across London. The role manages a portfolio of climate projects, including the climate budgeting submission and work with sub-regional, national and international climate partnerships. The manager ensures projects and programmes are delivered on time and within budget, supports strategic policy development, and represents the team to external stakeholders and senior decision makers.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of work including preparation with the Treasury team of the climate budget
Manage work with climate partnerships including the London Climate Ready Partnership
Draft and maintain project plans, initiation documents, risk registers and monitoring records
Input into strategic policy development and support the programme manager as the next most senior member of the team
Collaborate with colleagues and partners across London, initiating corrective action and resolving programme blockers
Establish and maintain a budget for the team's activities with finance colleagues and the budget holder
Represent the team to external audiences to maintain visibility of projects and partnerships
Establish and maintain relationships within and outside the organisation and the wider group
Draft timely responses to Mayoral questions and correspondence and provide briefings for senior stakeholders
Contribute to performance monitoring arrangements including quarterly reports and governance procedures
Deliver partnership activities including convening partner meetings and events and liaising with senior stakeholders

Requirements

Experience of working in partnership with academic institutions, public sector agencies, voluntary and community groups and the private sector
Good understanding of UK and international climate and environment policy and practice and familiarity with climate data and how to use it
Strong research, analytical and written skills to assess, interpret and present ideas, data and information
A track record of managing a relevant programme or project and delivering results on target and within budget
Experience of utilising appropriate and effective project management skills, methods and tools
Ability to support and influence others through high-quality, concise and persuasive written and verbal communication
Planning and organising: managing time, priorities and risk with structured approaches to deliver work on time
Building and managing relationships: developing rapport with a diverse range of people to deliver shared goals
Stakeholder focus: consulting with and understanding the needs of those the work impacts
Communicating and influencing: presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly in verbal and written form
Decision making: forming sound, evidence-based judgements and taking accountability for results
Strategic thinking: understanding the bigger picture to uncover long-term challenges and opportunities
Research and analysis: gathering intelligence from varied sources and drawing conclusions that lead to practical benefits
Organisational awareness: understanding organisational dynamics, culture and politics and shaping the approach accordingly