Project Support Officer (Climate Change and Sustainability)

Arun District Council; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Arun District Council is seeking a Project Support Officer for Climate Change and Sustainability at Arun Civic Centre in Littlehampton, West Sussex. The role is permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week, with occasional evening work. You will help deliver the Climate Action and Biodiversity Work Plan and support procurement aligned with carbon reduction objectives.

Regular office attendance is required. The council offers development opportunities and flexible working arrangements as part of its

Responsibilities

• To assist in the delivery of the Council’s Climate Action and Biodiversity Work Plan and The Carbon Neutral Strategy.
• To support and influence the procurement of goods and services to ensure that the Council engages suppliers and contractors who are aligned with the Council’s carbon reduction objectives
• To support and deliver carbon reduction initiatives within Council services and with external stakeholders, with a focus on suppliers and local SMEs/business owners but to also include residents, schools, staff, elected members and others.
• To increase engagement around climate change and sustainability with stakeholders, both internally and externally, with a focus on suppliers and local SMEs/ businesses but to also include residents, schools, staff, elected members, and others.

Job description

Project Support Officer (Climate Change and Sustainability)

Employer: Arun District Council
Salary: £35,570 - £37,563 per annum
Location: Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week. the role does require occasional evening work (will be limited).
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 05/10/2026 at 23:59
Reference: P/26/343864

At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could bethat difference.

Overall Job Purpose:

• To assist in the delivery of the Council’s Climate Action and Biodiversity Work Plan and The Carbon Neutral Strategy.
• To support and influence the procurement of goods and services to ensure that the Council engages suppliers and contractors who are aligned with the Council’s carbon reduction objectives
• To support and deliver carbon reduction initiatives within Council services and with external stakeholders, with a focus on suppliers and local SMEs/business owners but to also include residents, schools, staff, elected members and others.
• To increase engagement around climate change and sustainability with stakeholders, both internally and externally, with a focus on suppliers and local SMEs/ businesses but to also include residents, schools, staff, elected members, and others.

For more information about joining the Climate Change and Sustainability Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).

Please note that regular office attendance is a necessary requirement for this particular post.

We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers their employees.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Will Page, Climate Change and Sustainability Manager via the following: [e-mail] or Telephone: [phone]