Senior Climate Change Officer

Exmoor National Park; Dulverton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave and bank holiday

Sick, parental and compassionate leave

Time off for dependants

Mental Health support

Job summary

Exmoor National Park Authority is seeking a Senior Climate Change Officer on a fixed-term two-year contract. The role requires leading climate initiatives, aligning them with the National Park Management Plan, and coordinating a programme across a diverse set of partners including farmers, land managers and local communities.

You will drive emissions reductions, plan adaptation measures for the estate, identify funding opportunities and produce guidance and engagement materials to support a

Qualifications

• Experience delivering climate change, sustainability, environmental or land management projects.
• Experience working with stakeholders including farmers, land managers, communities, businesses and public bodies.
• Experience in protected landscapes or National Parks.
• Experience planning climate adaptation measures for estates or communities.
• Experience preparing funding bids or managing externally funded projects.
• Experience designing and delivering workshops, training, or public engagement.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent in climate change, environmental science, sustainability, geography, ecology, or related discipline

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of climate change initiatives to help Exmoor reach net zero and increase resilience.
• Coordinate the climate change programme within the National Park Management Plan.
• Lead delivery of Exmoor’s Climate Adaptation Plan with farmers, land managers and communities.
• Identify climate risks and develop practical solutions; support emissions reduction across operations.
• Develop climate adaptation plans for the estate and review the Local Plan.
• Produce guidance, communications and engagement materials; develop demonstration projects and case studies.
• Identify funding opportunities and support bids and business cases

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget awareness

Communication skills

Education

Degree in climate change or related field

Job description

Dulverton, Somerset (with travel for site visits and working from other National Park premises)

About Us

Exmoor National Park is a unique and beautiful part of the country. Our vision is that Exmoor remains a beautiful landscape, leading the response to climate change and nature recovery, a welcoming place for all, as well as a great place to live, work and do business.

We are now looking for a Senior Climate Change Officer to join us on a fixed-term contract for two years. This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week, although part-time working will also be considered.

The Benefits

• Salary of £38,510 - £43,149 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Paid sickness, parental and compassionate leave, plus time off for dependants
• Time off to attend medical appointments
• Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders and a 24/7 confidential helpline

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced climate change or environmental professional with strong project management skills to join our dedicated National Park Authority.

You’ll have the perfect platform to further establish yourself as a leader in climate action, strengthening your expertise, broadening your professional network and delivering high-profile projects that will enhance your career prospects well beyond your two-year contract.

And, perhaps most rewardingly, you will have the chance to make a lasting difference to one of the country’s most treasured landscapes, helping to protect Exmoor’s natural environment and support a more sustainable future for its communities.

The Role

As a Senior Climate Change Officer, you will lead the development and delivery of climate change initiatives to help Exmoor National Park achieve its net zero ambitions and become more resilient to climate change.

You will develop and co-ordinate the climate change programme within the National Park Management Plan, identifying priorities and practical actions to reduce emissions, increase carbon sequestration and support climate-positive land management.

Leading the delivery of Exmoor’s Climate Adaptation Plan, you will work with farmers, land managers, businesses and communities to identify climate risks and develop practical solutions. You will also support our own emissions reduction efforts and embed climate considerations across our operations.

Additionally, you will:

• Develop climate adaptation plans for the estate
• Support the review of the Exmoor National Park Local Plan
• Produce guidance, communications and engagement materials
• Develop demonstration projects, workshops and case studies
• Identify funding opportunities and support bids and business cases

About You

To be considered as a Senior Climate Change Officer, you will need:

• Experience developing, co-ordinating or delivering climate change, sustainability, environmental or land management projects
• Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders, including farmers, land managers, communities, businesses, public bodies and environmental organisations
• Experience working in or with protected landscapes, National Parks, National Landscapes, local authorities or environmental partnerships
• Experience planning climate adaptation measures for estates, landholdings, buildings or communities
• Experience preparing funding bids, managing externally funded projects or working with public, private or blended finance mechanisms
• Experience designing and delivering workshops, training, public engagement or behaviour change activities
• Knowledge of Exmoor’s landscape, farming systems, communities, habitats, heritage and climate-related challenges
• Knowledge of nature-based solutions, including peatland restoration, woodland creation, natural flood management and low-carbon rural development
• Strong project management, planning, monitoring, reporting and risk management skills, with budget awareness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills
• A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in climate change, environmental science, sustainability, geography, ecology, land management, planning or a related discipline

Other organisations may call this role Climate Change Manager, Climate Action Officer, Senior Climate Officer, Climate Adaptation Officer, Climate Resilience Officer, Climate Change Project Manager, Sustainability Officer, Senior Sustainability Officer, Environmental Project Manager, Climate Programme Officer, or Net Zero Officer.

The closing date for this role is 23rd November 2026.

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