Head of Climate Action Contract: Permanent Salary: 68,000 - 73,000 Closing Date: Sunday, 19 October 2025, 23:59Sellick Partnership is proud to be recruiting for an experienced Head of Climate Action to join a busy and welcoming local government team. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on delivering our client''s Climate Action Plan, accelerating progress towards net zero, and embedding climate action across all operations.We''re looking for a confident, credible and courageous leader who can challenge constructively, influence at all levels, and drive change where it''s needed. You''ll be climate and carbon literate, with a deep understanding of government priorities, policy frameworks, and climate governance. About the Head of Climate Action roleReporting to the Executive Director, you will lead a small, capable team including early-career professionals, working across climate policy, sustainability, biodiversity, and flood risk management. You''ll be responsible for:Leading the delivery of the Climate Change Strategy and Climate Action PlanEmbedding climate action into planning, investment, procurement, and service deliveryDriving forward climate resilience initiatives, including flood risk mitigation and adaptationBuilding strong partnerships to deliver collaborative climate solutionsChampioning community engagement and inclusive climate communicationKey responsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership on climate change, carbon reduction, resilience, and biodiversi