Climate Action & Sustainability Specialist

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

Job summary

Arun District Council is seeking a Climate Change and Sustainability Officer to support the Council's Climate Action and Biodiversity Work Plan and Carbon Neutral Strategy. The role involves working with external stakeholders and suppliers to drive carbon reduction across services and with local SMEs.

Regular office attendance is required (minimum 2 days per week). The role offers a permanent contract and a full-time pattern with 37 hours per week, based at Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton.

Qualifications

• Delivery of the Council’s Climate Action and Biodiversity Work Plan and The Carbon Neutral Strategy.
• Support procurement to engage suppliers aligned with carbon reduction objectives.
• Deliver carbon reduction initiatives with focus on suppliers and local SMEs/business owners, residents, schools, staff and elected members.
• Increase engagement around climate change and sustainability with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the Council’s Climate Action and Biodiversity Work Plan and Carbon Neutral Strategy.
• Support procurement to ensure suppliers and contractors align with carbon reduction objectives.
• Help deliver carbon reduction initiatives with external stakeholders and local SMEs, residents and schools.
• Increase engagement around climate change and sustainability with internal and external partners.

Job description

Arun District Council is seeking a Climate Change and Sustainability Officer to support the Council's Climate Action and Biodiversity Work Plan and Carbon Neutral Strategy. The role involves working with external stakeholders and suppliers to drive carbon reduction across services and with local SMEs.

Regular office attendance is required (minimum 2 days per week). The role offers a permanent contract and a full-time pattern with 37 hours per week, based at Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton.