Sustainability Officer

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave 28–33 days

Local government pension

Lifestyle discounts

Flexible working

Employee Networks

Training courses

Job summary

Coventry City Council is looking for a motivated Sustainability Officer to join the Sustainability Team to help deliver Coventry’s Climate Action Plan. You will lead on the Warm Homes Local Grant programme, coordinate diverse sustainability projects and work with partners to reduce emissions and strengthen resilience.

The role requires proactive, organised individuals with strong communication, budgeting and reporting skills, and a commitment to inclusive, community‑focused action across

Qualifications

• Understanding of sustainability and climate change challenges in urban contexts.
• Experience coordinating or delivering projects with deadlines and budgets.
• Knowledge of external funding opportunities and grant management.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to take initiative.
• Good analytical skills and ability to use data for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate sustainability projects to ensure on-time delivery within resources.
• Deliver the Warm Homes Local Grant programme and support energy efficiency improvements.
• Identify funding opportunities, prepare bids and manage grants.
• Engage residents, communities, businesses and partners in climate action.
• Monitor project performance, manage risks and budgets, report progress.
• Support communications, events and engagement activities promoting sustainability.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

Project coordination

Funding knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical & ICT skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ICT tools

Job description

Are you passionate about sustainability and making a real difference to the future of Coventry? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Sustainability Officer to join our Sustainability Team and play a key role in delivering Coventry's ambitious Climate Action Plan. At Coventry City Council, we are committed to creating a greener, healthier and more sustainable city for everyone. We are looking for someone who shares this ambition and can help turn our environmental priorities into meaningful action that benefits our residents, communities and businesses. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a diverse range of high-profile sustainability projects, working collaboratively with colleagues, partners and communities to deliver positive and lasting change. What is the job role? As a Sustainability Officer, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of Coventry's Climate Action Plan, helping to reduce carbon emissions, tackle fuel poverty, improve environmental outcomes and strengthen the city's resilience to climate change. A key responsibility will be leading the delivery of the Warm Homes Local Grant programme, working alongside colleagues and our Strategic Energy Partner, E.ON, to support improvements to the energy efficiency of homes across Coventry. You will also contribute to a range of other exciting sustainability initiatives, including community energy, community growing, tackling green inequalities through Green for All, creation of Brandon Wood Nature Reserve and delivery of the city's Adaptation and Resilience Plan.

• Leading and coordinating sustainability projects, ensuring they are delivered effectively, on time and within available resources.
• Leading the delivery of the Warm Homes Local Grant programme, helping residents benefit from improved home energy efficiency and reduced fuel poverty.
• Identifying external funding opportunities, preparing funding bids and supporting the effective management of grant-funded programmes.
• Working with residents, community organisations, businesses and partners to encourage participation in climate action.
• Monitoring project performance, managing risks and budgets, and reporting on progress and outcomes.
• Supporting communications, events and engagement activities that promote sustainability across the city.
• Building strong working relationships across the Council and with regional and national partners to share good practice and identify new opportunities.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to projects that make a difference to people's lives and the environment.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and passionate about sustainability, with the ability to manage projects, build effective relationships and deliver results.

• A good understanding of sustainability, climate change and environmental challenges, particularly those affecting urban communities.
• Experience of coordinating or delivering projects, managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of external funding opportunities, including developing funding applications and managing grant-funded programmes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the confidence to use your own initiative and work independently.
• Good analytical and ICT skills, including experience of using data to monitor progress and support reporting.
• A degree, equivalent qualification or substantial relevant experience.

Above all, we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about making a positive contribution, enjoys working collaboratively and can help us deliver our sustainability ambitions for Coventry.

By joining Coventry City Council, you will become part of a dedicated and supportive team working on some of the city's most important environmental priorities. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, develop your professional experience and collaborate with a wide range of partners to help shape a more sustainable future for Coventry.

We are committed to our One Coventry values, creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, supported and encouraged to achieve their potential.

If you are ready to help drive forward Coventry's sustainability ambitions, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

At Coventry City Council, we're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance:

• Competitive salary with incremental progression and salary matching
• Generous annual leave starting at 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) with option to purchase more and rising to 33 days following 5 years service.
• Generous local government pension scheme to help plan for your future
• Lifestyle discounts across a wide range of activities and retailers
• Flexible working arrangements to support your personal and professional needs
• Inclusive Employee Networks: EmbRace, Pride, Disability, Young people, and Women
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support
• Certified training courses to help you grow and thrive

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All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.

We recognise that AI is now part of everyday life and can be a helpful tool when used appropriately. However, applications should reflect your own skills and experience. If there is clear evidence that AI has been used to complete an application, it may be rejected unless a reasonable explanation can be provided that would be considered as acceptable.

Different backgrounds. One goal. Real impact.

At Coventry, we're building a workforce that reflects our diverse communities. Guided by our One Coventry Values, we celebrate inclusion, diversity of thought, and lived experience. We especially welcome applicants from minority ethnic/global majority, LGBT+, those with a disability, and neurodiverse backgrounds - your voice can help shape a fairer future for our residents.

Find out more here - https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

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