About us
West Oxfordshire District Council is committed to achieving zero carbon and is leading the way in climate action. Examples of pioneering projects include facilitating a hyper local area energy plan, the first in the UK, and exploring nature-based solutions for carbon sequestration. We're inviting an enthusiastic and capable officer to join our efforts. This vital new role supports our environmental initiatives and contributes to the council's sustainability goals.
About the role
In this pivotal position, you will aid the creation of the council's new climate change strategy, and lead on climate related projects and programs with local communities and stakeholders to achieve net zero and climate resilience in West Oxfordshire. You will also work alongside various internal teams to embed climate considerations into their functions and on carbon reduction initiatives to reach carbon neutrality as an organisation by 2030.
About you
We seek an individual with a background in climate, environmental science, sustainability, or a related field, who has experience in climate action. The ideal candidate will be driven with strong initiative and advanced skills in problem-solving, organisational and project management, and engagement. A passion for addressing climate change is vital.
If you're eager to contribute to a role that positively influences our community and environment, we encourage you to apply to become West Oxfordshire District Council's new Climate Officer.
Special Conditions
- Full UK Driving License and ability to travel/ access to a vehicle for work purposes
Would you like to know more?
For more information about this role please see the Job Description/ Person Specification.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Hannah Kenyon at [email protected].
What can we do for you
- Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
- Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
- 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice
- Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
- Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings
- Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
- Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
- Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury
- Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary
To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and submit your CV and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd..
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Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.