Climate Change Engagement Specialist

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking a full-time Climate Change Engagement Specialist to support its Climate Change Strategy. The role involves implementing sustainable energy projects and engaging with diverse stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and an interest in climate change. The council promotes a supportive work environment with flexible and hybrid working opportunities, ensuring an inclusive recruitment process.
Company Overview

We pride ourselves on being a stable and well-managed council where employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We value good work-life balance and offer flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities.
Why Work With Us?

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence how we work with each other and serve our residents and communities.

We make our values real by demonstrating them every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we encourage you to apply.
About the Job

This is an exciting opportunity for a full-time Energy and Climate Engagement Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of our Climate Change Strategy by implementing and supporting sustainable energy and climate engagement projects.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with diverse stakeholders, possess excellent communication skills, and have a genuine interest in climate change. Prior knowledge of domestic housing or energy use impacts on climate change would be beneficial.
Responsibilities
• Contribute to the delivery of the council's Climate Change Strategy through sustainable energy and climate engagement projects.
• Coordinate domestic retrofit projects, community energy initiatives, and corporate estate decarbonisation projects.
• Develop climate engagement initiatives, supporting community organisations and staff with climate education and action projects.