£30,060 to £33,366 per annum, plus benefits package.
East Cambridgeshire District Council is currently looking for an enthusiastic Climate Change and Natural Environment Officer, to take a lead role in driving forward the Council’s climate change and natural environmental agenda.
The successful candidate will inspire and develop activities that will directly raise awareness and understanding of climate change and the natural environment. They will act as a central point of contact both within the council and with communities, with the ability to provide up to date and accurate information relating to a wide range of projects to internal and external parties.
The post holder will require some knowledge of a wide range of environmental matters, such as climate change, renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency practices and biodiversity issues, but you won’t need to be an expert on everything. More important is enthusiasm and the ability to engage on these topics with a wide-ranging audience. You will be an excellent communicator with good presentation skills, as well as having the ability to coordinate projects and activities effectively. You will need to have either a degree in a discipline related to the post or, alternatively, experience which demonstrates you have equivalent knowledge.
You will join a newly created ‘Climate Change and Natural Environment’ service area, which comprises its own dedicated manager together with ecologists, energy efficiency retrofit officers and this post. You will have the opportunity to work with like-minded people across Cambridgeshire authorities as well as supporting local community groups such as East Cambs Climate Action Network.
This post is permanent and full time. Normal office working hours are Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5pm and Friday 8:45am to 4:30pm, but flexible working hours are possible including some home-working if desired.
In return, the Council offers a range of benefits including:
If you are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises environmental sustainability, the Council has made a clear commitment to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner and has recently been awarded the silver accreditation of the Investors in the Environment scheme as well as coming 22nd (out of 164) on the latest national council climate scorecard.
For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact Richard Kay on 01353 665555.
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended 2023) and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and/or convictions. You can find more details about our policies for ex-offenders in the Recruitment Policy available on the on the website.
Or, complete the following forms and send them to HR, East Cambridgeshire District Council, The Grange, Nutholt Lane, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4EE.
Closing date for completed applications is: Sunday 19 January 2025
The selection process will be held on: To be confirmed
The Council is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy.