Climate Strategy and Projects Officer

Bracknell Forest Council is hiring a Climate Strategy and Projects Officer to help achieve a net-zero carbon borough. The role involves collaborating with partners on climate projects and funding opportunities. Candidates should be organized, communicative, and passionate about climate change, with some relevant knowledge preferred. The position offers hybrid working options, flexible practices, and various employee benefits, promoting a supportive work-life balance.
We are looking to recruit a Climate Strategy and Projects Officer to join our team and help drive Bracknell Forest toward becoming a net-zero carbon borough.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities, allowing you to work in the office and from home.

About you

We are looking for a confident and reliable person who can understand, interpret, present and communicate data and/or information for the benefit of others. You will be working with a wide range of partners to look for suitable climate change projects and/or funding opportunities that will make a difference to both the council and the borough. You will be motivated, well organised, have great communication skills and have a real passion in climate change. Some prior knowledge of climate change projects would be beneficial.

About the team

We are a small, dedicated team working together to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the borough. Our primary focus is identifying and reporting on projects to help lower our carbon footprint whilst communicating the great work we are doing. We work closely with our partners to support efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change and to access and secure grant funding.

Key responsibilities
• Contribute to the implementation of the climate change strategy by supporting the delivery of relevant projects and actions.
• Embed the aims and principles of the climate change strategy into the work of teams across the council.
• Support monitoring of progress against the climate change strategy and report on achievements.

We will support you with any relevant training and personal development necessary for your role.

Our benefits
• 28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
• Sports and Social Club.
• Staff dental and health plans.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
• Supermarket discount.
• (pro rata for part time)

Our values

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.

Interview date

Interviews will be held week commencing 21st April 2025.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Seb Wright, Climate Change Officer: 01344 351164

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.