Job Title: Climate Change Projects Officer
Location: Harrogate
Salary: £24,496 to £26,845 per year – Grade E.
Job type: Full Time, Permanent (37 hours per week). We are a friendly and welcoming place to work offering a wide range of excellent benefits including flexi time and flexible working. Harrogate Council offers a flexible home working policy.
Closing Date: 27th November 2022.
Interviews to be Held on: 5th – 9th December 2022.
Looking for a new start? Come and work initially for Harrogate Borough Council and moving forward for North Yorkshire Council. Our values guide everything we do, and everything we do has an impact on the people who live here.
About the role:
Harrogate Borough Council has an ambitious carbon reduction target, to have net-zero carbon emissions by 2038.
We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate who is passionate about tackling climate change and carbon reduction who can help deliver a range of projects and activities leading towards our zero carbon goals.
We will provide training opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills. We will appoint within the existing career grade framework that is provided as part of the job information pack.
Candidate Requirements:
You should have a good understanding of climate change, together with the ability to solve problems and manage effective relationships both internally and with external partners. You must be enthusiastic, self-motivated and a team player who can demonstrate an excellent track record and a high level of competence.
Benefits of being an employee:
Our benefits package includes 26 days annual leave rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service, opportunity to join local government pension scheme, access to a range of discounts from local and national businesses, wellbeing support and training and development opportunities.
Please note – Harrogate Borough Council reserves the right to close vacancies before the closing date if a high volume of applications are received.
Harrogate Borough Council requires all applicants to complete the council’s application form and attach their suitability statement and CV.
Please click on the APPLY button and you will be directed to the Council’s website to complete your application.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Climate Projects Officer, Projects Officer, Ecology Degree, Climate Science, Sustainability Consultant, Climate Change and Sustainability, Climate Project Management may also be considered for this role.
