Sustainability and Engagement Officer
£43,516 - £46,549 per annum
Fixed term Contract, 37 hours per week
Location: Shire Hall
Ref: 6159
This post is open to job share
About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated Environmental Professional to provide temporary maternity cover in our busy Waste Management and Sustainability teams
About you
The successful candidate will be responsible for encouraging and facilitating action by communities and voluntary groups in support the Council’s Climate Change and Resources & Waste Strategies.
You will have demonstrable experience in planning and delivering change by engaging and empowering people to make a difference, and in developing and supporting organisations and individuals to deliver sustainable outcomes.
You will be a persuasive and enthusiastic communicator, comfortable with engaging both at grass roots and senior management levels.
About Us
- For all your hard work, you will receive the following;
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
- Plus, an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
- Career development and qualification opportunities
- Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
- An in-house Occupational Health service
- Employee discount scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply)
The post operates on a 50/50 basis between the Waste Management and Sustainability teams.
Closing date: 30 June 2023.
To apply please click here Sustainability and Engagement Officer (gloucestershire.gov.uk)
