Environmental Sustainability Project Officer

Oxford City Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Oxford is seeking a passionate Officer for their Environmental Sustainability team. This part-time role involves supporting key climate action projects, delivering communications, and project management. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to sustainability and relevant project experience. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

29 days holiday

LGPS

Subsidised leisure membership

Employee benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for climate action and sustainability.
• Experience in project management and partnership working.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of key climate action projects.
• Deliver climate literacy and communications materials.
• Prepare and maintain project management documentation.

Job description

Overview

Oxford City Council is leading the Citys response to the Climate Emergency. The Environmental Sustainability Team accelerates city-wide climate action (including net zero delivery, environmental regulation (flood, air quality, land quality, biodiversity, trees) and waste and recycling strategy and is on the front line in responding to the Councils declared Climate Emergency.

We are looking for a passionate, capable and dynamic Officer to join our Environmental Sustainability team and play a leading role in supporting projects and workstreams that deliver on our climate targets.

Responsibilities

You will be involved in supporting the delivery of key climate action projects and workstreams, as well as delivering climate literacy, communications materials and events, analysing information, preparing and maintaining critical project management documentation, and delivering discrete project work in collaboration with teams across the Council.

This work will provide an excellent opportunity for candidates wishing to build on their existing knowledge and skills on climate action, partnership working and project management.

This role requires commitment, focus and energy. If that sounds like you, we would like to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Tina Mould, Environmental Sustainability Business Lead,

Job details

• Salary: G6: £36,775 per annum full time (pro rata for part time)
• Contractual hours: 30
• Basis: Part Time
• Region: Oxford
• Package: 29 days holiday, LGPS, subsidised leisure membership, flex scheme (where appropriate), employee benefits scheme, post-probation pay increment
• Job category/type: Fixed term
• Date posted: 22/09/2025
• Job reference: 002719