Sustainability and Engagement Officer

About the team and the role

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 “Find out more & apply” Button.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Danson via email at [email protected]

Closing date Sunday 1st June

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