Environmental Communications & Engagement Officer Job

Environmental Communications & Engagement Officer

Posted 2 Day/s Ago.

Reference PLA/3696

Sectors Including Mitigation, Science & Management

Are you passionate about tackling climate change and want to make a difference?

We're looking for a natural and creative communicator with a good grasp of digital and social media channels, ready to get stuck in on building awareness, engagement and commitment to taking positive climate action in Plymouth.

A good all rounder, you will be equally happy organising business and community engagement events as writing content, collaborating with others across the city and building support through social media channels.

This role is flexible with both office and home working. Proximity to Plymouth is essential.

You’ll be working in the Net Zero Delivery team and be instrumental in supporting the city’s mission to get to net zero.

We’re looking for candidates as follows:

1. A graduate with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in communications and engagement
2. A good understanding of climate change, the main challenges, issues and campaigns to stimulate action and behavioural change
3. A strong creative communicator face to face, in writing and digitally literate
4. Experience of working collaboratively with creative agencies an advantage
5. Confidence with web platforms and tools such as Wordpress and Canva desired

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Lucinda Brook on the email above.