Climate Change Professional Trainee in Caernarfon

1 month ago


Caernarfon, 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 Professional Trainee. 

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.  

Personal attributes:

Essential

We are seeking individuals who have the appropriate attitude and behaviours, and can demonstrate their desire and motivation to work for local government.

Show the potential to be an expert and a leader

Delivering work of the highest quality

Callaborate with people effectively 

Ready to challenge

Prioritise well-being

Purpose of the Post

Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.

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

Main Duties

If you are passionate about helping improve the environment and want to work in a rapidly developing field, then this could be your dream job.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively are more important than having specific technical knowledge for this role. The successful candidate will need to be able to build and develop relationships working on multiple plans and projects simultaneously. This is a great opportunity for you to shape and influence how Gwynedd Council responds to the climate crisis and delivers the Climate and Nature Emergency Plan.

Be aware of up-to-date developments and factual evidence in climate change and provide appropriate advice on that to the Programme Manager and Climate Change Response Board .

Be alive to Welsh Government, Westminster and international policies in the field reporting so that the Board needs to on key issues that may have been relevant to their field;

Assist the Programme Manager in providing advice and guidance on how to meet the requirements within the climate change field.

Work together with elected members, officials at all levels and stakes holders in various fields to assist them in meeting the requirements in the field.

Lead on work streams within the Climate and Nature Emergency Plan acting as manager on individual projects on demand.

Analyze documents/information identifying or recommending steps for response.

Assist in developing business cases, identifying funding sources and preparing grant applications

Prepare and report to various audiences.

Deliver training.

Support and harmonise departments' efforts to ensure they deliver part of the climate change response Plan projects most effectively highlighting duplication when existing

Support the implementation of the communications plan attached to the Climate and Nature Emergency Plan.

Represent the council at any regional or sub-regional overview meetings relating to climate change and report back to the Board as required;

Be responsible for coordinating Board meeting arrangements.



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