Climate Emergency Officer in Coleford

About the Role

Climate Emergency Officer

£37,280 - £40,077 per annum

Permanent 37 hours per week (we are open to job share)

Coleford

Help shape a greener, more resilient future for the Forest of Dean. Forest of Dean District Council is at the forefront of local action on the climate and nature emergency. We are committed to reducing carbon emissions, building resilience to climate change, and delivering real on-the-ground projects that benefit our communities, environment and local economy.

We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Climate Emergency Officer to join our friendly and supportive Environment & Sustainability Service, working as part of the Council's Climate Change Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering our Nature & Climate Emergency Strategy and supporting the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient district.

As Climate Emergency Officer, you will provide technical expertise and professional advice to help the Council and its partners respond effectively to climate change. You will develop and deliver a range of climate mitigation and adaptation projects, working across multiple themes such as energy, transport, buildings and retrofit, climate adaptation, food, land use and nature.

You will work closely with colleagues, councillors, communities, businesses, organisations and external partners, using evidence, data and analysis to inform decision-making, manage risk and secure funding for climate action. The role involves both strategic thinking and practical project delivery, helping to turn policy into action across the Forest of Dean.

You will need:

• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in climate change, environmental science, geography or a related field
• Strong understanding of climate change science, policy and targets
• Experience delivering or supporting climate or sustainability projects, ideally involving multiple partners
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly
• Experience of working collaboratively with communities, stakeholders or organisations to bring about change
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence working independently, using initiative and sound judgement
• A constructive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work well as part of a team
• Experience of project management, funding bids, working with elected members, or professional accreditation in a relevant field would be an advantage but is not essential.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel for work purposes are required.

What we can do for you:

• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of service
• In addition, you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice
• Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
• Generous contributory local government pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements

About the Organisation

Forest of Dean District Council is dedicated to creating a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. Our priorities are centred on fostering thriving communities by empowering and engaging residents, enhancing infrastructure, promoting community well-being, and ensuring social equity.

We are committed to decarbonisation and nature recovery, focusing on renewable energy transitions, energy efficiency, transport transformation, nature recovery, and food resilience. Additionally, we strive to build a sustainable economy through the promotion of a circular economy, robust business support, workforce skill development, sustainable town initiatives, and the preservation of natural capital.

Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.

Forest of Dean District Council is committed to meeting its statutory and moral duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people under 18 years of age and adults at risk who are the recipients of its services and/or activities. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.