Climate Action Project Support Coordinator

Arun District Council; Littlehampton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Arun District Council is seeking a Project Support Officer for Climate Change and Sustainability at Arun Civic Centre in Littlehampton, West Sussex. The role is permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week, with occasional evening work. You will help deliver the Climate Action and Biodiversity Work Plan and support procurement aligned with carbon reduction objectives.

Regular office attendance is required. The council offers development opportunities and flexible working arrangements as part of its

Responsibilities

• To assist in the delivery of the Council’s Climate Action and Biodiversity Work Plan and The Carbon Neutral Strategy.
• To support and influence the procurement of goods and services to ensure that the Council engages suppliers and contractors who are aligned with the Council’s carbon reduction objectives
• To support and deliver carbon reduction initiatives within Council services and with external stakeholders, with a focus on suppliers and local SMEs/business owners but to also include residents, schools, staff, elected members and others.
• To increase engagement around climate change and sustainability with stakeholders, both internally and externally, with a focus on suppliers and local SMEs/ businesses but to also include residents, schools, staff, elected members, and others.

Job description

Arun District Council is seeking a Project Support Officer for Climate Change and Sustainability at Arun Civic Centre in Littlehampton, West Sussex. The role is permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week, with occasional evening work. You will help deliver the Climate Action and Biodiversity Work Plan and support procurement aligned with carbon reduction objectives.

Regular office attendance is required. The council offers development opportunities and flexible working arrangements as part of its