Assistant Climate Change Officer (Climate Change Team)

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be a part of a new team that will make a long-lasting difference to the lives of our communities by reaching net zero? Who? We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Assistant Climate Change Officer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the delivery of our climate change program. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can transform their passion for tackling climate change into practical action that engages all council services and leads residents and partners to do the same. If you are committed to making a positive impact on our planet and have a keen interest in climate action, this opportunity is for you! What will you be doing? Collaborate with internal team and external partners to deliver a range of climate change projects. Assist in the development of and delivery of the council's climate change strategy and action plan. Analyse data and contribute to evidence-based decision making. Keep up to date with climate change trends, policies, and best practice.

• Assist in the development of communication materials related to climate change projects.
Assist in keeping the council's climate change web pages, digital platform 'Let's Talk Wealden and intranet pages up to date. Support social media campaigns and, webinars and public awareness initiatives. Support the development of climate change project funding bids.

Educated to degree level in relevant environmental discipline or equivalent transferable skills and experience. Experience of working on projects. Excellent communication skills. Experience of partnership working with a broad range of organisations. Interested in tackling climate change and can help drive key projects in the climate change programme., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme. A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.