Climate Change Project Officer

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Background:

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide range of climate change mitigation and adaptation projects with partners at County level, linking to the regional Climate East Midlands work programme. There will be a particular focus on ‘natural interventions’ for adaptation, assisting in the implementation of the countywide partnership climate change annual action plan, and raising awareness of local actions and activities through a new ‘showcase’ website.

Objective:

To develop, manage and deliver a number of climate change adaptation and mitigation projects in line with the partnership Climate Change Strategy for Northamptonshire and the partnership Towards a Naturally Resilient Northamptonshire - Action Plan, including ongoing engagement with Climate East Midlands, the Regional Climate Change Partnership.

Benefits to Graduate:

This is an excellent opportunity that offers the successful applicant a chance to undertake a broad variety of projects and gain experience within a local government setting. This is a wide ranging role covering the environment, climate change and adaptation, bringing with it the opportunity to build on and develop a wide range of skills to progress your career.

The successful applicant will also benefit from a range of learning opportunities provided by Change Agents UK, including access to our Learning Notes and quarterly training workshops, and the opportunity to undertake a City and Guilds accredited Professional Development Award.

Employment Potential and Options Post Project Work:

This opportunity is a fixed term contract until March 2014, however, subject to funding there is a possibility of extension.

Outputs:

The post holder will work collectively with the other Project Officers in a team under the auspices of Climate East Midlands.

Under the overall guidance and direction of the Head of Environmental Management, the post holder will:

1. Develop and manage projects coming out of the partnership Climate Change Strategy for Northamptonshire and the partnership Towards a Naturally Resilient Northamptonshire - Action Plan.

2. Work in collaboration with officers within the Climate East Midlands (CEM) to assist the development and delivery of carbon reduction and mitigation projects.

3. Further develop and embed the Council’s work on adaptation in line with the joint programme agreed with CEM.

For full details and to apply, please visit http://www.changeagents.org.uk/climate-change-project-officer-0#overlay-context=users/changeagents