Overview
Climate Officer (fixed term contract) – OX1 1ND
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Salary: £31537 – £34434
Working Hours: 37
Location: Oxfordshire
Business Unit: Economy & Place
About Us
Oxfordshire County Council is at the forefront of addressing climate change and planning for a sustainable future and is the highest scoring county council in the Climate Emergency UK Scorecards.
About the Role
Working in our Climate Action Service, this exciting new position will provide a key supporting role to senior officers across the Climate Action Service. The role will assist the Zero Carbon Oxfordshire Team in the preparation of climate action policy, research and project delivery. In addition, the role will support the Energy Systems and Retrofit Team in the administration and delivery of emissions reduction projects across the county. Across both teams the role will involve evidence gathering, data collation, monitoring and analysis to enable the successful delivery of the council’s climate objectives. Key aspects of the Climate Officer role are:
- To support our organisation, people and partners to look forward, using analysis and evidence to inform plans, manage risks appropriately and apply insight to ensure the delivery of effective services for our local people.
- To learn and adapt to deliver positive outcomes in efficient and consistent ways, constructively challenging how services are provided and working together to build on our strengths.
- The role will require working with Senior Officers, Officers, Members, Suppliers, Communities and other Partners, therefore being able to build working relationships and effectively communicate professional advice is vital.
Please note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert once we have received a sufficient number. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to do so as early as possible.
About you
We seek an individual with a background in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and project management skills, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to work in partnership with others. A passion for making a positive environmental impact is crucial.
This post sits within a friendly and supportive team concentrating on work to transform both our policy development and actual on the ground project delivery. You’ll be a confident communicator with well developed report preparation skills. You’ll be great at analysing data to assess the impact of services and help inform decisions. We are also looking for someone with project management skills who can coordinate complex multi-partner projects and collaborations.
This is an exciting fixed-term role (until 30 June 2026) for someone with strong project management and communication skills. An interest in climate policy, the energy system and some experience of digital mapping is a bonus, but not a necessity. This is a great opportunity for a graduate who wants to apply their skills in this growing area.
If you’re eager to contribute to a role that positively influences our community and environment, we encourage you to apply to become Oxfordshire County Council’s new Climate Officer.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact either Ariane Crampton via email at Ariane.crampton@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Our Rewards & Benefits
- Culture of flexible working with a team day at County Hall every Wednesday
- Technology to support agile working where role permits
- 28 day’s holiday p.a. pro rata, plus bank holidays.
- Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
- Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
- Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
How to apply
To apply, you will need to complete an online application form. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the requirements of the job role and selection criteria, as specified in the job description. You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form; however, it is not mandatory.
If you experience any difficulties whilst completing the application form, please contact the Recruitment Team using the Recruitment Application Enquiry Form on the Home Page.
Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Our commitment to:
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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