Climate Change

2 weeks ago


Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom Panoramic Associates Full time £35,000 - £55,000 per year

Panoramic Associates are supporting a Local Authority in the South East to appoint a
Climate Change & Biodiversity Specialist
on a short-term contract running until early March. You'll provide expert input into the council's environmental strategy, driving climate action and delivering biodiversity priorities across the region.

Climate Change & Biodiversity Specialist
Location:
South East

Contract:
Until beginning of March

Rate:
Competitive

Responsibilities include:

  • Advising on climate change mitigation and adaptation policies
  • Supporting the development and delivery of the council's Climate Action Plan
  • Providing technical expertise on biodiversity, nature recovery and habitat enhancement
  • Ensuring compliance with national environmental legislation (including Biodiversity Net Gain)
  • Reviewing environmental evidence, reports and assessments
  • Contributing to strategic planning and sustainability programmes
  • Engaging with internal teams, elected members and community stakeholders
  • Preparing reports, briefings and recommendations to support decision-making
  • Supporting grant applications and external funding bids

We are looking for:

  • Proven experience in climate change, biodiversity, ecology, or environmental planning
  • Experience working within a Local Authority/public sector environment
  • Strong knowledge of climate policy, Net Zero pathways & Biodiversity Net Gain
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to work independently and deliver to tight deadlines

Next Steps
Please reach out to
Narinder
at

or email your updated CV to .



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