Environmental Officer (12 Month FTC) – Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; England; Hybrid; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Officer at the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. The role involves leading the development of environmental strategies, collaborating with various teams, and driving the sustainability initiatives of the organization. Candidates should have relevant experience in sustainability and environmental legislation, as well as a commitment to supporting the growth of the team. This fixed-term contract allows for flexible working arrangements to balance work-life integration.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Environmental or Sustainability role.
• In-depth understanding of current legislation surrounding environmental issues.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and embed environmental strategies and policies.
• Assess the Service's environmental impact and compliance.
• Hold responsibility for the Waste Management and Recycling plan.

Skills

Attention to detail

Environmental impact assessment

Sustainability strategy development

Education

Relevant qualification in an environmentally-based subject

Job description

Environmental Officer (12 Month FTC) – Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

Job Title: Environmental Officer
Contract: 12-month Fixed term contract (Maternity cover)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (expected pattern is Monday to Friday)
Salary: £40,476
Location: Service Headquarters, Kelvedon park
Closing Date: 16th July 2025

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location. Some home working, Travel to various ECFRS sites and stations across the county of Essex is required

This role is a fixed-term opportunity. If the role is extended or made permanent, the extension or permanent position may be offered to the successful applicant ahead of any further recruitment process.

The Role
An incredible opportunity to advance your career and to take on ownership of the Environmental and Energy planning for ECFRS. Our friendly and inclusive Property team are searching for a new Environmental Officer to join their expanding team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract, as we work to future-proof and protect our Operational estate across the County.

What You Will Be Working On
Working with the Property team to fulfil our Estates Environmental Strategy
Developing and embedding our environmental and sustainable strategies and policies
Assisting the Service assessing their Environmental impact
Collaborating with working groups with the service and externally
Representing the Service at environmental and sustainable development forums
Monitoring and measuring effectiveness and compliance with agreed environmental strategies
Supporting the Property team managing projects associated with Environmental strategies
Holding responsibility for the Authority’s Waste Management and Recycling plan
Taking responsibility for undertaking consultation with outside bodies, organisations and public on proposed environmental strategies and policies and to analyse responses

What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for someone with an eye for detail, who wants to be part of a team who cares for the estate and future of the Service’s Property. We would love to find someone who wants to develop with the team and can support the growth of the department. Experience in a Environmental or Sustainability role/environment is essential with proof of an in depth understanding.

Eligibility
Full UK driving licence and a willingness to work flexibly and ability to travel around the county
Experience in a similar role or hold a relevant qualification in an environmentally-based subject, with knowledge and experience of current legislation and principles surrounding environmental issues
If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting.

This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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