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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., 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., 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., Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.
  
  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.
  
  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.