At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist the Environment & Climate Change Team in delivering projects and statutory functions.
- Company: Angus Council is located in Forfar, Scotland, offering a diverse landscape and community.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible and agile working practices with hybrid work options.
- Other info: This temporary position lasts up to 23 months, with interviews on 15 July 2026.
- Why this job: Join a newly created role focused on climate change policy in a beautiful area of Scotland.
- Qualifications: Refer to job outline and person specification for specific requirements.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Based at Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar. This job is workstyle 5 - Hybrid. You will have the opportunity to benefit from our flexible and agile working practices. This means you will work from home for part of your week and spend some time in council buildings to best suit your work, meetings and collaboration.
Angus is a diverse and beautiful area of Scotland where historic towns fringe sweeping beaches and majestic hills all waiting to be explored. Located on the east coast near Dundee, and only 70 miles from the capital city of Edinburgh, it offers a landscape rich in variety and adventure. The diversity of landscape, industry and communities, and the challenges and opportunities the twin nature and climate crises present, make Angus an exciting area of Scotland to work within the environmental sector.
This is a newly created post, based within the Planning & Sustainable Growth Service where you will assist members on the Environment & Climate Change Team in delivering projects and statutory functions in a continuously developing climate change policy landscape.
This job is temporary for up to 23 months from date of appointment. Internal and external applications on a secondment basis will be considered. You must have the approval of your line manager / organisation.
Please note interviews will be held Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
Requirements: Please refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this job.
We are happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process for this position. This means we are open to a conversation about working patterns and the flexibility that is available for this role whilst managing the workload.
We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job: Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.
Assistant Project Officer - Climate Change - ANG06213 in Forfar employer: Angus Council
Angus Council offers a unique opportunity to work in a stunning part of Scotland, with flexible working arrangements. The council is committed to addressing climate change challenges while supporting diverse communities. Located near Dundee and Edinburgh, Angus provides a rich environment for professional growth.
