Climate Change and Environment Professional Trainee in Bangor

4 weeks ago


Bangor, United Kingdom Gwynedd Council Full time

Job type/Hours: Temporary three years | 37 Hour

The scheme is an unique opportunity for a professional trainee to understand more about working in local government by getting various practical experiences from all levels of the organisation, to develop essential skills in the communication and engagement area, to develop their networks across the Council and beyond while at the same time gaining a Msc in Climate Change and Environment. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with a commitment to developing strong interpersonal and technical skills in this specialist area. The successful candidate will gain experience in a number of specialist areas within the communication and engagement field, with a view to developing to become one of the future managers and leaders in this important discipline.  

Purpose of the Post

To coordinate Climate Change matters for the North & Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency, and on behalf of the Welsh Government (WG), in order to ensure that such matters are given due consideration in all aspects of the Agency’s work

Responsibility for functions . e.g. staff, budgets, equipment

Main Duties

The successful individual will work with a number of NMWTRA Teams and also other partnership organisations (e.g. Welsh Government, Partner Authorities and SWTRA) on various aspects of carbon emissions reporting. You will be part of an experienced and dynamic team and collaborate with officers who have experience in various disciplines such as civil engineers, ecologists, and project managers.

Working with a number of ACWCC Teams and also other partnership organizations (e.g. Welsh Government, Partner Authorities and SWTRA) on various aspects of carbon emissions reporting

Assist the Climate Change and Environmental Manager with the development and implementation of the Agencies Climate Change strategy and Activity / Implementation plan

Gain experience of carbon reduction methods within an infrastructure Environment.

To liaise with Partner Authorities with regard to Climate Change issues with the aim of harmonising arrangements throughout the Agency and across the whole range of operations and activities.

Gain experience of environmental management and mitigation.

Site visits to work sites across the trunk road network

To assist the Route Management, Technology, Delivery Teams and others in the development of appropriate processes and work programmes, with the aim of ensuring that Climate Change matters are fully taken into account.

Collaborate with officers with experience in various disciplines such as civil engineers, ecologists and project managers.

Support the Development of a carbon literacy training program

Understand and carry out soft property audits and surveys (e.g. Habitat and Species surveys)

Manage and use trunk management systems on the soft estate (ELM, Ezytreev, TRECS).

Develop knowledge and skills relating to a range of protected species and a variety of habitats.

Develop sound knowledge of a range of environmental, climate and highways legislation, policies and guidelines.

Gain experience of helping to develop and manage projects

Experience of valuing the soft estate



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