Climate Change and Sustainability Project Support Officer

East Suffolk Council; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Woodbridge is seeking a Climate Change & Sustainability Project Support Officer. In this role, you will support crucial projects under the Environmental Impact Strategy, engage with communities, and assist with communication initiatives. Ideally suited for someone with administrative, IT, and analytical skills, you will thrive in a collaborative yet autonomous environment. Benefits include generous leave, a pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Tailored learning and development

Staff support networks

Discounts on various products and services

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to learning and development.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Passion for nature and tackling climate change.

Responsibilities

• Provide project support for climate initiatives.
• Engage with communities and stakeholders.
• Support communication campaigns and activities.
• Conduct research on climate topics.
• Provide administrative support to the team.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

IT skills

Analytical skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Job description

• East Suffolk Council, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT
• £28,598 - £31,022 per annum (pro rata for part time staff)
• 37 hours per week
• Permanent

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Climate Change & Sustainability team as a Climate Change & Sustainability Project Support Officer.

The role:

The Climate Change & Sustainability Project Support Officer will work as part of the Climate Change & Sustainability team to support the delivery of projects within our Environmental Impact Strategy. They will also provide administration and communications support for our wider sustainability activities.

We can offer a broad introduction to how climate change, sustainability and nature restoration is being addressed by the public sector. The officer will have the unique opportunity to support in our response to the climate and nature emergencies, in addition to helping enable those who live and work in our district to play their part too.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project support: provide project support for priority Climate Change and Sustainability Projects in the East Suffolk Council Environmental Impact Strategy, such as decarbonisation, sustainable travel and habitat restoration.
• Stakeholder engagement: assist with engaging with our communities and other external stakeholders on climate change and environment topics, plus respond to external and internal enquiries.
• Communications: support the delivery of our climate change and sustainability communications campaigns and activities, such as social media, our website, newsletters and organising and attending events.
• Research: research topics related to climate change and sustainability and produce briefings for the team.
• Internal engagement: be involved in discussions with wider East Suffolk Council teams on key projects with related research / writing assignments.
• Team support: provide administrative support to the Climate Change and Sustainability team. This may include organising and attending meetings, producing meeting summaries and compiling data.

What you will need:

This role requires someone with strong administrative, IT and analytical skills. Although a formal qualification is not required, we are seeking someone who can demonstrate a commitment to their own learning and development with a passion for nature and tackling climate change.

You will be working as part of a small team, with clear guidance and direction, however there will be a requirement to work autonomously and under your own initiative on allocated workstreams and projects.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are also key to this role.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don't meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Why work for us?

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, watch our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).

Here are some of the main benefits:

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays)
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.

Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (pdf).

Contact

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Paul Mackie, Lead Officer - Climate Change & Sustainability by emailing [e-mail].

Closing date

21 January 2026 11.30pm

Interview date

w/c 2 February 2026

How to apply

1. Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification Climate Change and Sustainability Project Officer.
2. Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).
3. Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.

To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, watch our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0