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SalaryCYNLLUN YFORY 2024 - Gwynedd Council Graduate Scheme
Climate Change Professional Trainee
Cynllun Yfory is a unique opportunity for anyone with a degree or a qualification which is equivalent or higher to develop a career at Gwynedd Council.
The scheme is an unique opportunity for a Professional Trainee to understand more about working in local government by getting various practical experiences from all levels of the organisation, to develop essential skills in the communication and engagement area, to develop their networks across the Council and beyond while at the same time gaining a Msc in Climate Professional Trainee.
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with a commitment to developing strong interpersonal and technical skills in this specialist area. The successful candidate will gain experience in a number of specialist areas within the communication and engagement field, with a view to developing to become one of the future managers and leaders in this important discipline.
If you’ve ever thought that you would like to work for Gwynedd Council and be a part of a special workforce, then Cynllun Yfory is perfect for you.
For more information, please click on this link
There will be a link to the information pack, which provides detailed information about the scheme and guidelines for you to complete your application successfully.
For an informal discussion, please contact Laura Evans - LauraElaineEvans@gwynedd.llyw.cymru 01286 679825
Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.
We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually.
(Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)
Closing date: 25.04.24 (12 o’clock)
Application forms and further details available from, Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH
Tel: 01286 679076
E-Mail: swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
ESSENTIAL
We are seeking individuals who have the appropriate attitude and behaviours, and can demonstrate their desire and motivation to work for local government.
- Show the potential to be an expert and a leader
- Delivering work of the highest quality
- Callaborate with people effectively
- Ready to challenge
- Prioritise well-being
- Show a high level of self awareness
- Driving Licence
QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT TRAINING
ESSENTIAL
You must have or are expected to be awarded a 2:2 degree or higher.
Your degree should be in a subject relevant to the field - Business Studies, Climate Change, Environmental Management, Project Management. You are eligible to apply even if you graduated years ago.
You hold a GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics, Welsh, English and Science
ESSENTIAL
ESSENTIAL
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
LISTENING AND SPEAKING - HIGHER LEVEL
Able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English on a professional level and discuss general day to day topics in the field in order to present information and express opinions.
Able to give a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it in Welsh or English.
READING AND COMPREHENSION - HIGHER LEVEL
Able to understand standard written Welsh and English; both formal and informal.
Able to gather information from various sources such as letters, reports, articles through the medium of Welsh and English in order to fulfil the post.
WRITING - HIGHER LEVEL
Present written information confidently by letter, more detailed and technical report formats, and respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and opinion in Welsh and English (help is available to check the work).
Purpose of the Post
Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
Responsibility for functions . e.g. staff, budgets, equipment
Main Duties
If you are passionate about helping improve the environment and want to work in a rapidly developing field, then this could be your dream job.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively are more important than having specific technical knowledge for this role. The successful candidate will need to be able to build and develop relationships working on multiple plans and projects simultaneously. This is a great opportunity for you to shape and influence how Gwynedd Council responds to the climate crisis and delivers the Climate and Nature Emergency Plan.
Be aware of up-to-date developments and factual evidence in Climate Change and provide appropriate advice on that to the Programme Manager and Climate Change Response Board .
Be alive to Welsh Government, Westminster and international policies in the field reporting so that the Board needs to on key issues that may have been relevant to their field;
Assist the Programme Manager in providing advice and guidance on how to meet the requirements within the Climate Change field.
Work together with elected members, officials at all levels and stakes holders in various fields to assist them in meeting the requirements in the field.
Lead on work streams within the Climate and Nature Emergency Plan acting as manager on individual projects on demand.
Analyze documents/information identifying or recommending steps for response.
Assist in developing business cases, identifying funding sources and preparing grant applications
Prepare and report to various audiences.
Deliver training.
Support and harmonise departments' efforts to ensure they deliver part of the Climate Change response Plan projects most effectively highlighting duplication when existing
Support the implementation of the communications plan attached to the Climate and Nature Emergency Plan.
Represent the council at any regional or sub-regional overview meetings relating to Climate Change and report back to the Board as required;
Be responsible for coordinating Board meeting arrangements.
As a member of staff at Gwynedd Council, you have the following responsibilities:
Responsibility for self-development.
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
Operate within the Council’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council’s information management guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
Commitment to reducing the Council’s carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council’s Carbon Footprint.
Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job.
Responsibility to report any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abuse
