Climate Change and Sustainable Development Lead Officer

Fermanagh & Omagh District Council; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Northern Ireland seeks a Climate Change and Sustainable Development Lead Officer to lead initiatives for achieving net-zero emissions. This role involves supporting leadership in the Council, overseeing climate strategy implementation, and championing sustainability. The ideal candidate will drive improvements and ensure efficient performance management within the Council's operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the leadership and management of climate change initiatives.
• Lead the Council’s transition to net-zero emissions.
• Monitor the implementation of the Climate Change Strategy.

Job description

Overview

Climate Change and Sustainable Development Lead Officer

Job ref: 25/EP/25 | Job type: Permanent | Location: Enniskillen or Omagh | Salary: PO6; £53,460- £56,733 per annum

Closing date: Monday 27 Oct 2025 12:00

Job summary

Service Area: The Climate Change and Sustainable Development Lead Officer will support the leadership, management, co-ordination and development of the Council’s response to the challenges of climate change mitigation and adaptation to achieve net zero targets, including associated research, collaboration, development, and performance management.

Key Purpose of the Post

• To support the Director of Environment and Place and the council’s Corporate Leadership Team in ensuring the delivery of the Council’s vision and strategic objectives with focus on matters relating to climate action.
• To lead the Council’s progress and transition to net-zero emissions; champion sustainability initiatives and innovative development in the Council; driving awareness within the Council and the District; providing oversight and challenge where necessary and supporting the delivery of underpinning change programmes.
• To monitor the implementation and continuous review of the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Strategy and associated Action Plan, and to ensure appropriate measures are implemented to ensure efficient and effective performance management.
• To support the Corporate Leadership Team by influencing service delivery improvement activities and the management and delivery of transformational change and integrated working across the organisation.