Climate Change Officer

Darlington Borough Council is seeking a Climate Change Officer to join the Planning Policy, Economic Strategy and Environment Team. The role involves assisting in the management of the climate change action plan and collaborating with colleagues to reduce the Council's carbon footprint. Candidates should have experience in data analysis, project communication, and teamwork. The position offers various benefits, including flexible leave and pension options.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Planning Policy, Economic Strategy and Environment Team.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about climate change to work alongside our Sustainability and Climate Change Lead Officer.

You will work alongside the Lead Officer to deliver the Councilandrsquo;s commitments to reducing its carbon footprint and improving resilience to climate change.

This andnbsp;role will assist with monitoring and management of our climate change action plan and will work with colleagues across the Council to deliver carbon savings and ensure we are prepared for the impacts of climate change.

If you have good experience with analysing and interpreting data, are a good project communicator and can work well across teams and organisations then we would like to hear from you.

Your reward for working at the Council goes beyond the salary you receive. In addition to pay, we are committed to offering a wide range of benefits. Such as:

andbull; 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase Additional Annual Leave (pro rata)

andbull; Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions

andbull; Flexi-time scheme

andbull; Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption Leave payments

andbull; Green Car leasing scheme

andbull; Cycle to Work scheme in partnership with Halfords

andbull; Access to free Physiotherapy sessions

andbull; Access to free, confidential counselling

andbull; Reduced cost membership to the Councilandrsquo;s leisure centre Fit for Life Package

andbull; Season ticket car parking permits or subsidised Town Centre parking permits subject to conditions

andbull; Access to Childcare Vouchers scheme subject to conditions

andbull; Access to a wide range of training

andbull; Discounted Arriva Bus Travel Pass

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Supporting Information.

For an informal discussion, please contact Margaret Enstone on 01325 406229.

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