Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles. 

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

About the team we are recruiting to

At Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create

a brighter future. The Climate Change and Sustainability Team is at the heart of this, our vision is to make Coventry the UK’s leading sustainable city, improving the quality of life for all, as set out in our Climate Change Strategy.

We pride ourselves on being bold and innovative, recently entering into a groundbreaking Strategic Energy Partnership with E.ON to decarbonise our city over the next 15 years. We have a reputation for pioneering low carbon technologies and solutions, from Coventry Very Light Rail to hosting the UK’s first Urban Airport.

We have huge aspirations to develop Coventry to become an even better place to live and work – developing a thriving local green economy is key to this. You will be working in an inclusive team and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders to help bring this vision to life.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. That’s why we are looking for people from a range of diverse backgrounds and who are passionate, dedicated people who, like us, are determined to make real, positive change to Coventry.

What is the job role?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Coventry City Council as the Head of Infrastructure Delivery for Sustainability Projects and play a pivotal role in delivering our One Coventry Plan and Climate Change Strategy.  of the Council’s Strategic Energy Partnership's infrastructure programme.

The Council's pioneering Strategic Energy Partnership is a joint venture with E.ON, which aims to deliver an ambitious and innovative programme that supports Coventry's journey to net zero. 

The role will play a key part in the Strategic Energy Partnership Team which is made up of Council and E.ON staff, working alongside internal and external stakeholders to deliver high profile projects such as solar farms, decarbonisation of our buildings and fleet, retrofitting neighbourhoods and continuing the roll out of our extensive electric charging infrastructure and LEVI programme.

Who are we looking for?

Working alongside the Strategic Energy Partnership Programme Lead and programme team, you will support the successful delivery of the Strategic Energy Partnership's ambitious decarbonisation programme.

You will have experience in managing complex projects and programmes of significant value and will oversee a number of inclusive project and programme teams, made up of Coventry City Council employees from across a range of service areas, as well as external consultants and private sector partners.

You will possess excellent communication skills and be confident in dealing with a range of stakeholders. You will be experienced in financial management, including the preparation of funding bids, liaison with external funders and management of funding contracts.

Our workforce data shows people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented at Senior Leadership Level in this area, and encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.  

If you feel you have the qualities we are looking and you are able to lead and work alongside diverse teams we would very much like to hear from you. For an informal discussion please get in touch.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you. 

If you wish to discuss the role please contact 

Strategic Lead for Green Futures Rhian.palmer@coventry.gov.uk or call 024 7697 6895 or SEP Programme Lead Anna.Livesey@coventry.gov.uk 024 7697 1434

For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Interview dates: 26th and 27th June, 2024

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Coventry City Council