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Noel Salmon

@noelsalmon

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Committed environmental specialist focused on climate project management.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to lead impactful climate projects and collaborate with diverse teams to drive sustainability initiatives.

I am a committed and results-driven environmental specialist with a strong focus on research and project management in the climate sector. My experience includes leading multi-million pound decarbonisation capital projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Currently, I serve as the Climate Delivery Manager at Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority, where I lead the Mission Zero Route Map initiative, focusing on decarbonising the National Park Authority’s estate and fleet.

Throughout my career, I have successfully secured funding, managed budgets, and built partnerships with public and private entities to support climate adaptation efforts. My previous role as an Energy Innovation Project Manager involved leading a £14.6 million project on the Electrification of Heat, where I demonstrated the feasibility of large-scale heat pump deployment. I am passionate about engaging stakeholders and contributing to education on climate initiatives, ensuring that our efforts are impactful and sustainable.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Climate Delivery Manager

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Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority

Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)

Led the delivery of the Mission Zero Route Map, focusing on decarbonising the estate and fleet and implementing climate adaptation measures. Managed monitoring programmes, secured funding, led the team, procured consultants, built partnerships, and engaged stakeholders on climate initiatives.

Project Management Budget Management Stakeholder Engagement Partnership Building Monitoring Programme Development

Energy Innovation Project Manager

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Mar 2021 - Jun 2024 (3 years 3 months)

Led the £14.6 million Electrification of Heat project, demonstrating large-scale heat pump deployment and identifying barriers. Managed a dynamic multi-project programme, conducted technical analysis, cultivated relationships, presented findings, and handled contractual and financial management. Developed budgets, timelines, and project plans, monitoring progress using KPIs.

Project Management Program Management Contract Management Financial Management Budgeting Timeline Creation KPIs

Risk Lead - Data Protection Office

Department for Education

Jul 2020 - Mar 2021 (8 months)

Managed departmental data protection risk, ensuring GDPR compliance within the education sector. Developed a new data sharing policy and improved processes and governance following an audit. Provided targeted advice to policy clients and reported risk to relevant teams.

Data Protection GDPR Compliance Risk Management Policy Development Process Improvement Governance

Data Protection Adviser

Department for Education

Oct 2019 - Jul 2020 (9 months)

Provided advice on the impact of data protection legislation on forthcoming policies and programmes. Liaised closely with policy and corporate teams to understand relevant legislation.

Data Protection Legal Compliance

Emergency Covid-19 Response

Public Health England

May 2020 - Jul 2020 (2 months)

Examined likely demands of external scrutiny on PHE's Covid-19 response. Investigated parliamentary processes, compared them to public inquiries, and highlighted risks. Identified areas with potentially weaker or contradictory evidence.

Parliamentary Process Analysis Public Inquiry Analysis

Graduate Researcher

Centre for Global Eco-Innovation

Oct 2018 - Sep 2019 (11 months)

Investigated the feasibility of small-scale hydropower at a rural UK location through a one-year research project. Conducted ecological, hydrological, and topographic surveys, carbon baseline surveys, and quantitative analysis. Reviewed environmental legislation and wrote technical reports.

Ecological Surveys Topographic Surveys Quantitative Analysis

Office and Reserves Volunteer

London Wildlife Trust

Sep 2017 - Nov 2017 (2 months)

Performed practical conservation and ecological surveys at various nature reserves. Provided volunteering database management and administrative support.

Ecological Surveys Database Management Administrative Support Wildlife Reserves

Sustainability Volunteer

Keele University

Oct 2016 - May 2017 (7 months)

Organized and ran student-led green events, talks, and workshops. Engaged students, staff, and members of the public on sustainability topics.

Stakeholder Engagement

Practical Conservation Volunteer

Surrey Wildlife Trust

May 2016 - Sep 2016 (4 months)

Performed practical conservation work.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Lancaster University

MSc, Environmental Science (by research)

2018 - 2019

Grade: Distinction

Undertook a research-based Master of Science degree in Environmental Science. Focused on advanced research methodologies and specialized topics within the field. Graduated with Distinction.

Keele University

BSc, Applied Environmental Science with Physical Geography

2014 - 2017

Grade: First Class Honours

Activities and societies: Organisation and running of student-led green events, talks and workshops for students, staff and members of the public.

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Environmental Science with Physical Geography. Studied a broad curriculum covering environmental principles and physical geography concepts. Achieved First Class Honours.