Sustainability and Climate Change Officer

JOB TITLE: Sustainability and Climate Change Officer
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: £41,408 to £44,428 per annum

Rutland is a picturesque rural county, offering an ideal work environment. We aim to maximise
our natural assets and ensure both residents and visitors enjoy all that Rutland has to offer.

This new role within our Environment & Sustainability Team presents an exciting chance to
shape and drive a range of sustainability initiatives and guide the Council’s response to
climate change. We seek a dedicated and knowledgeable individual to help develop and implement
Rutland’s Sustainability Strategy, aligning it with key priorities in our corporate plan.

Recognising the Council’s critical role in addressing climate change and sustainability, we
collaborate with local businesses, community organisations, and government partners to
influence policies and actions that promote net-zero and sustainability goals across the
County.

We have several ongoing projects, including the development of a Local Nature Recovery Plan,
and a consortium-driven initiative to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in
Rutland. Sustainability is embedded in our operations, and we aim to further integrate it into
everything we do.

About You:

• Passionate about making a difference and leading stakeholders to achieve sustainability
  goals.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and a great communicator.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability, climate change, and relevant legislation.
• Skilled in policy development, strategy, and project delivery.

About the Role:

As the Sustainability and Climate Change Officer, you’ll:

• Influence the Council’s climate response by developing and implementing a Sustainability
  Strategy and action plan.
• Foster culture and behavior change within the organisation and community to support
  sustainability efforts.
• Lead projects focused on carbon reduction, biodiversity net gain, and nature recovery.
• Bring people and policies together to embed sustainability in Rutland’s core values.

For more information about what you will need to be successful in this role, please see the Job
Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: 21.10.2024 @ 23.59

Interviews will be held week commencing 21st October.
Exact Date to be confirmed.

Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate
notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet
our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we
strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

To be successful in this role – you may have experience working in the following roles:

• Sustainability Officer
• Climate Change Officer
• Environmental monitoring officer
• Communications and behaviour change roles

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting
employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be
and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part
of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to
learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and
wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working
practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity
to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about
this role please contact Angela Culleton on 01572 758860 or at [email protected].

How to apply:

Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we
handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or
alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process.
Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via
the JGP site to the email you have used to register.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call
us on 01572 758291 or email us at [email protected] 

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from
the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format,
please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from
all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and
is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and
Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.