Civic Centre (Hybrid)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£38,626 - £41,511
37 hours
If you are committed to making a difference to our environment and have a strong understanding of climate change issues facing organisations of today then we want to hear from you.
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Council working with staff and elected members as we look to deliver climate change actions across all services to become carbon neutral by 2050. As Climate Change and Environmental Projects Officer, you will coordinate the implementation of the council’s Climate Change Strategy and supporting action plan in consultation with elected members and the management team, providing leadership and advice across the organisation on climate change initiatives and other environmental related projects.
The successful candidate must have a degree in an appropriate discipline and must have excellent communication and project management skills. Previous experience of working towards strict deadlines and the ability to get people on board with new ways of working and thinking are essential in this role.
In return we can offer you a salary up to £41,511, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days subject to length of service (pro rata), great work life balance with flexible working arrangements, employer pension contribution of 15.8%, free onsite parking, discounted gym membership, access to occupational health and wellbeing services, extensive training and development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.
For an informal discussion about the post, contact Kathy Winstanley, Assistant Director of Environmental Services, Tel: 01253 887376.
To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website www.wyre.gov.uk
Closing date: 17 November 2024
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