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Sustainability and Climate Change Officer

Rutland County Council

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Rutland - Oakham (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full time

No DBS check required

£41,418 to £44,428 per annum

Flexible and agile working


Rutland is a picturesque rural county, offering an ideal work environment. We aim to maximise our natural assets and ensure both residents and visitors enjoy all that Rutland has to offer.

This new role within our Environment & Sustainability Team presents an exciting chance to shape and drive a range of sustainability initiatives and guide the Council's response to climate change. We seek a dedicated and knowledgeable individual to help develop and implement Rutland's Sustainability Strategy, aligning it with key priorities in our corporate plan.

Recognising the Council's critical role in addressing climate change and sustainability, we collaborate with local businesses, community organisations, and government partners to influence policies and actions that promote net-zero and sustainability goals across the County.

We have several ongoing projects, including the development of a Local Nature Recovery Plan, and a consortium-driven initiative to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Rutland. Sustainability is embedded in our operations, and we aim to further integrate it into everything we do.

About You:

  • Passionate about making a difference and leading stakeholders to achieve sustainability goals.
  • Proactive, enthusiastic, and a great communicator.
  • Strong knowledge of sustainability, climate change, and relevant legislation.
  • Skilled in policy development, strategy, and project delivery.

About the Role:

As the Sustainability and Climate Change Officer, you'll:

  • Influence the Council’s climate response by developing and implementing a Sustainability Strategy and action plan.
  • Foster culture and behavior change within the organisation and community to support sustainability efforts.
  • Lead projects focused on carbon reduction, biodiversity net gain, and nature recovery.
  • Bring people and policies together to embed sustainability in Rutland’s core values.

For more information about what you will need to be successful in this role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification. 

Interviews will be held week commencing 11th November  Exact Date to be confirmed.

Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.  

To be successful in this role – you may have experience working in the following roles:

  • Sustainability Officer
  • Climate Change Officer
  • Environmental monitoring officer
  • Communications and behaviour change roles

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be.    Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice.  As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit @rutland.gov.uk.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.


Closing date: Mon 21/10/2024 at 23:59
Job reference: PLA/0924/31574
Vacancy downloads:

Sustainability_and_Climate_Change_Officer_-_JD_0624.pdf

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