Net Zero Programme Delivery Officer
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,336 to £41,418 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | LE19 2EP |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Blaby District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ00944 |
Summary
Net Zero Programme Delivery Officer
Permanent
Full Time – 37 hrs per week (Hybrid Work available)
Scale 6 £37,336- £41,418
Do you want to be responsible for formulating and implementing the Councils Net Zero Programme, Climate Change Strategy and Net Zero Action Plans? If so, this role is an exciting opportunity for you.
The Environmental Services Team are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, standalone Net Zero Programme Delivery Officer to; deliver on the council’s ambition for its operations to be carbon neutral by 2030 and support communities, partners and businesses in the district to be carbon neutral by 2050. This role is a fantastic opportunity to lead, and project manage major climate change and net zero projects.
Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, the post holder will develop, monitor, and review policies and strategies to address crucial environmental, resource management, and climate change issues to ensure that the Council remains compliant with relevant legislation and best practice. This role will be pivotal in driving the Council’s climate change and net zero ambitions forward.
As a Net Zero Programme Delivery Officer, you will work with local, regional, and national sustainability partners to maximise joint working opportunities to reduce carbon emissions within the district, and create, maintain, and review the Council’s policy on climate change.
From the moment you join Blaby District Council, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the organisation.
For this role we believe your starting point is:
• Demonstrate experience of undertaking work relating to climate change and net zero.
• Desirable but not essential experience of managing and leading a team.
• A relevant degree in an Environmental subject or relevant equivalent experience.
• Be able to work on your own initiative and communicate effectively at all levels with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Personal qualities that will help you to succeed in this role include:
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Project management skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and social media.
Further details about the role can be found on the job description and person specification.
Whilst initial training will be office based, there is an opportunity to be home based for up to two days a week.
In return the successful candidate will have access to a wide range of Employee benefits.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role and what it is like to work for us, please contact Anna Farish, Environmental Services Manager on 0116 272 7643.
Should you have any technical issues when applying, please email human.resources@blaby.gov.uk.
Closing date: 17th May 2024
Interview date: 7th June 2024
Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people and those in the Armed Forces, and therefore as a Disability Confident Employer and to show that we commit to the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Further information can be found on our jobs page.
Permanent
Full Time – 37 hrs per week (Hybrid Work available)
Scale 6 £37,336- £41,418
Do you want to be responsible for formulating and implementing the Councils Net Zero Programme, Climate Change Strategy and Net Zero Action Plans? If so, this role is an exciting opportunity for you.
The Environmental Services Team are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, standalone Net Zero Programme Delivery Officer to; deliver on the council’s ambition for its operations to be carbon neutral by 2030 and support communities, partners and businesses in the district to be carbon neutral by 2050. This role is a fantastic opportunity to lead, and project manage major climate change and net zero projects.
Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, the post holder will develop, monitor, and review policies and strategies to address crucial environmental, resource management, and climate change issues to ensure that the Council remains compliant with relevant legislation and best practice. This role will be pivotal in driving the Council’s climate change and net zero ambitions forward.
As a Net Zero Programme Delivery Officer, you will work with local, regional, and national sustainability partners to maximise joint working opportunities to reduce carbon emissions within the district, and create, maintain, and review the Council’s policy on climate change.
From the moment you join Blaby District Council, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the organisation.
For this role we believe your starting point is:
• Demonstrate experience of undertaking work relating to climate change and net zero.
• Desirable but not essential experience of managing and leading a team.
• A relevant degree in an Environmental subject or relevant equivalent experience.
• Be able to work on your own initiative and communicate effectively at all levels with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Personal qualities that will help you to succeed in this role include:
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Project management skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and social media.
Further details about the role can be found on the job description and person specification.
Whilst initial training will be office based, there is an opportunity to be home based for up to two days a week.
In return the successful candidate will have access to a wide range of Employee benefits.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role and what it is like to work for us, please contact Anna Farish, Environmental Services Manager on 0116 272 7643.
Should you have any technical issues when applying, please email human.resources@blaby.gov.uk.
Closing date: 17th May 2024
Interview date: 7th June 2024
Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people and those in the Armed Forces, and therefore as a Disability Confident Employer and to show that we commit to the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Further information can be found on our jobs page.
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