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Climate Emergency Officer at Lewisham Council
London, United Kingdom
Job Descrption
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
What’s the role?
This role will drive delivery of Lewisham’s Climate Emergency Strategic Action Plan. As the Council’s Climate Emergency Officer you will have one of the most important roles in the organisation if we are to achieve our stretching ambition for Lewisham to be net zero by 2030.
The post will lead on the design and delivery of a range of engagement initiatives and decarbonisation projects working collaboratively across the Council and the wider community, including schools, businesses and other community groups.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
We’re looking for someone who wants to make a real difference and who has the communication and project management skills to make it happen. You will have a talent for inspiring and influencing others and enjoy working with a diverse and dynamic set of stakeholders.
In return, we’ll offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.
Location
The job is primarily based at Laurence House, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Martin O’Brien on 07837 342499
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£46, 053 - £48, 063 per annum (PO3)
*One year fixed term contract (maternity cover)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
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