Sustainability and Climate Change Officer

Trafford Council; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Greater Manchester is seeking a Sustainability and Climate Change Officer to lead initiatives addressing climate change. The role involves developing and implementing sustainability projects, collaborating with various stakeholders, and promoting green initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 3 years of experience in the sustainability field. This position offers hybrid working opportunities and a commitment to staff development.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Home Technology Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Simply Healthcare

Employee Discount Scheme

Ability to 'buy back' extra annual leave

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience in climate change and sustainability.
• Experience collaborating with various stakeholders.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement projects for carbon neutrality and climate resilience.
• Develop policies and strategies for sustainability.
• Work with diverse stakeholders to enhance green spaces.

Skills

Climate change expertise

Sustainability knowledge

Communication skills

Collaborative working

Project management

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Sustainability and Climate Change Officer

Employer - Trafford Council

Location - Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, M32 0TH - (hybrid working is possible)

Salary range - £40,777 - £42,839

Salary Grade - Band 8

Working Pattern - Full time

Working hours - 36.25 Hours per week

Contract type - Fixed Term until 31/12/2027

Interview type - In person

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About the Role

Trafford Council has declared a Climate Emergency and is committed to playing its part in Addressing the Climate Crisis through delivery of its Carbon Neutral Action Plan. Work has already begun on decarbonising our own buildings and council vehicles and we are also driving action across the Borough such as building cycle infrastructure, installing electric vehicle charge points, developing low carbon heat networks, working with organisations such as businesses and schools to develop and implement climate action plans and protecting and enhancing green spaces and biodiversity. You will be part of a team developing and implementing a range of projects such as Bee Net Zero Trafford Park, the North Trafford Heat Zone, and improving our green spaces such as Longford Park and allotments. Working with a wide range of stakeholders, you will develop and implement policies, strategies and projects that will take us towards the target of becoming more climate resilient and a Net Zero Carbon emitting borough by 2038.

About you

We are seeking a dynamic climate change and sustainability expert that understands the challenges and opportunities presented by Climate Change and addressing wider sustainability issues. Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: you will be committed to continually learning and improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes; you will work together to deliver our projects and services; you will enjoy taking personal responsibility to resolve issues and change what you do and how you do it to make a difference; you will be innovative and seek opportunities for new ways of working.

Applicants must have a degree or equivalent qualification. You will have 3 years relevant experience involving collaborative working across a range of stakeholders and a good understanding of the principles of sustainability and climate change.

The Climate Change and Sustainability Officer supports various members of the service, including the Principal Climate Change and Sustainability Officer and the Head of Service, in taking forward projects to deliver carbon neutrality and climate resilience. The post has confirmed funding for 2 years, and the service is currently exploring options for continued funding beyond that.

About us

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior professional looking to take the next step in their career or move to a dynamic and fast-paced local authority. Excellent written and communication skills are essential as you will be interacting with businesses, the general public, partner agencies, other Council officers and elected members.

The Sustainability & Climate Change Service sits within the Growth and Regulatory Services Directorate; based at the recently rebuilt Town Hall in Stretford, and you will report to the Principal Climate Change and Sustainability Officer. A flexible hours and working policy is in place although some unsocial hours working may be required on occasions.

We recognise that having a diverse workforce is essential to bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to our Council, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised and diverse groups, and we in turn promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.

Contact details

For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please email or call Jez Tweed, on 07912 891427, or email [e-mail]

Council details

About the benefits

You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centred and values based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.

Trafford recognises the importance of staff wellbeing and offer a number of initiatives for staff including mental health first aiders, staff network groups (LGBT+/Carers/BAME/Disability) and health and wellbeing events.

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Home Technology Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Simply Healthcare
• Employee Discount Scheme - 'Perks at Work'
• Ability to 'buy back' extra annual leave

To learn more about Trafford as a place to live and work, please visit:

https://greater.jobs/content/10496/welcome-to-trafford

Other relevant information

Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment - greater.jobs | www.inploi.com

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