Sustainability and Natural Environment Manager

Carmarthenshire County Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking a proactive Sustainability and Natural Environment Manager to lead innovative projects addressing climate and nature emergencies. This full-time role involves strategic planning, management of environmental initiatives, and collaboration with stakeholders, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to staff health support

Personal development opportunities

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Good level of conversational Welsh.
• Experience in environmental management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Council's climate change response.
• Oversee statutory and non-statutory environmental functions.
• Manage performance and budgets of the service.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant degree in Environmental Science/Management

Job description

Sustainability and Natural Environment Manager

Employer Carmarthenshire County Council Location Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 19 Jun 2025

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID:

1475

Organisation:

Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Carmarthenshire

Grade:

Grade M

Salary:

£53,829 - £59,054

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

£27.90 - £30.61

Contract Hours

37

Come and join our team

We are seeking a proactive and innovative Sustainability and Natural Environment Manager to support the Head of Place and Sustainability in the strategic planning, management, and development of the Place and Sustainability division. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will work effectively with partners to develop and contribute to plans, projects, and practices that benefit Carmarthenshire's natural environment in response to climate and nature emergencies. Your role will involve fostering a culture of innovation, ensuring the service has the required skills and capability, and managing the performance and budgets of the Sustainability and Natural Environment service.

The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of the Council's response to climate change and nature emergencies, ensuring the efficient delivery of statutory and non-statutory functions. You will oversee the delivery of professional natural environment functions, manage advice on major infrastructure projects, and stay updated with relevant legislation and best practices. Additionally, you will manage budgets, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and represent the Authority at regional levels on natural environment matters. Your ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders will be crucial in delivering the Authority's corporate climate change and natural environment objectives.

For an informal discussion please contact Rhodri Griffiths 07815470094

Job Description:

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Welsh language level - verbal

Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level

Closing Date:

01/07/2025, 23:55

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. P lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: [e-mail] or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

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