Sustainability and Engagement Officer

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a Sustainability and Engagement Officer to support carbon emissions reduction and develop engagement programs related to sustainability. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills to engage various stakeholders in decarbonization efforts. The position offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, competitive leave, and benefits, aiming to improve the environment within Gloucestershire.
Come and work for a rewarding organisation, joining our exceptional talent in the Environment and Waste team who are working to improve sustainability within Gloucestershire by addressing our climate emergency. You will provide support across the team taking responsibility for delivering targeted carbon emissions reduction across a wide range of topics. This will include developing internal and external engagement programmes at both a strategic and tactical level, supporting GCC, businesses and individuals with their decarbonisation plans and waste reduction activities.

About you

To be successful you will be passionate and knowledgeable about the climate crisis. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills and be able to effectively engage with a variety of stakeholders at different stages of their carbon journey. You will be able to conceive, develop and lead on campaigns and programmes of change and take ownership of associated output and outcomes.

About us

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave (pro-rate for part-time staff)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)

How to apply

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Danson via email at sarah.danson@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Closing date Sunday 1st June

Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing Monday 9th June.

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Sustainability and Engagement Officer - Job Profile Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

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Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.