Climate Change Officer

4 weeks ago

Witney, United Kingdom West Oxfordshire District Council Full time
Are you passionate about addressing climate change?This is an exceptional opportunity to join us as a Climate Change Officer, playing a pivotal role in accelerating carbon reduction, carbon sequestration and climate adaptation in West Oxfordshire. The clock is ticking on tackling climate change. Now is the time for action. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly competent officer to spearhead carbon reduction in the ?race to net zero' using an innovative and ?solutions focused' approach.The role offers the flexibility of working from the offices in Witney and from home, allowing you to choose the best option for your work life balance.Can you fast-track climate action?Our Climate Change and Nature Recovery team is fundamental to the success of the Council's ambition for a sustainable future, and we are committed to facilitating climate and nature action across West Oxfordshire and beyond. From hyper local energy planning to district-wide net zero policies, countywide nature-based carbon sequestration and national lobbying, our focus is to address climate change at every level, supporting our communities to become climate resilient and enabling future generations to thrive.Now is a fantastic time to be joining us. As a Climate Change Officer, you will be an integral member of the team delivering the Council's climate priorities within a changing local and national backdrop, driving forward climate-related initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint as well as facilitating carbon reduction, carbon sequestration and climate resilience across the district.In leading on challenging climate and environmental workstreams, across scopes and sectors, you will need to have the technical expertise, initiative, and ability to develop innovative climate solutions that work both operationally and financially. You will also require strong interpersonal skills, collaborating with different partners and stakeholders on a wide range of cutting-edge projects, including local area energy planning, building decarbonisation/retrofit, EV hubs and fleet transition, carbon insetting/offsetting, and climate adaptation.You will needA qualification in a climate/environment/energy related subject, equivalent to a degree or relevant experience of at least five yearsExperience of problem-solving and developing innovative solutionsExperience of working individually and proactivelyExperience of working flexibly in a team and collaborating with othersExperience of being involved in continuously improving servicesExcellent written and verbal communication skills - ability to communicate ideas both clearly and confidentlyExcellent time managementSpecial ConditionsFull UK Driving License and ability to travel/ access to a vehicle for work purposesInterview date: 2nd or 5 July 2024For more information about this role please see the Job Description/ Person Specification.What can we do for youAgile working allowing a mix of home and office workingFlexible working arrangements (depending on the role)27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choiceRenewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye carePension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earningsEmployee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issuesCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric carsGenerous sickness cover above statutory entitlementsAdditional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injuryLife assurance, currently four times your annual salaryThese are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us

To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and submit your CV and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd..Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacanciesSafer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.

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