Job Introduction
Are you passionate about climate change and sustainability?
Can you help develop and deliver our commitment to becoming "Net Zero" by 2050?
Whilst the core function of the role is to support E,I&S (Economy, Infrastructure and Skills) to contribute to the Corporate strategy and Climate Change Strategic Development Framework, as we develop our approach to climate change, this role will develop to enable service delivery.
Main Responsibility
You'll be responsible for :
- facilitating the development of policy, operational documentation and reports to allow this transition across a variety of service areas across the authority
- the day to day activities of the Sustainability team to ensure the delivery of our strategic priority to “Tackle climate change, enhance our environment and make Staffordshire more sustainable”.
- maintaining the momentum and delivery of our strategic priorities reporting to the Sustainability Manager, you'll also support the Head of Service: Sustainability and Waste Management to plan and develop Sustainability and Climate change for the future.
The Ideal Candidate
Most importantly you'll want to make a real impact on climate change for the residents of Staffordshire and be able to:
- demonstrate a proven ability to deliver Communications projects, to facilitate behavioural change, as this is a key action within our Climate Change action plan.
- act as a primary point of contact for the Sustainability team internally - a good sense of time management that assists with delivery of our net zero journey is key.
So, if If you a passionate about Climate Change and Sustainability and have a resilience and determination to meet the challenges of the future, this role could be for you.
For more information about the role please contact: James Cartwright 07791 881923
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
