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Post Title: Climate Change Coordinator
Location: Hybrid/Headquarters
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Duration: 24 Months
Salary: £37,146 - £40,258 p.a.
This post may be home or office-based. We are reviewing our office accommodation to determine best use, taking into account Service needs, staff preferences and their requirements.
Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.
ContactPerson: Fiona Daschofsky, Tel: 07778 051128
JobPurpose: The postholder(s) will undertake activities and projects that contribute towards the Council’s transition to Net Zero and a climate-ready organisation.
The Climate Change & Energy Team are leading on several workstreams to support the development and delivery of the Council's Net Zero Strategy and Action Plan.
We currently recruiting a Climate Change Coordinator to lead on the Adaptation workstream. The postholder will lead on undertaking a Council-wide Climate Risk and Opportunity Assessment and developing and implementing a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated and focused team that plays a key role in supporting the Council’s pathway to Net Zero, undertaking a wide range of duties that will require a high level of skills and dedication to achieve high quality results.
Please APPLYONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.
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The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.
As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.
Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Requirements
Evidence of higher education and ideally educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
Evidence of a continuing commitment to personal development.
Knowledge of Climate Change science and issues.
Experience of working in a similar role which has delivered significant business improvement and change.
