To assist and support the work of the Strategic Planning and Development section, particularly in supporting climate change officers to track the Council’s annual carbon footprint, climate risk mapping and develop the routemap to net zero.
The post holder will also assist with other work of the Strategic Planning and Development team including town centre health checks and monitoring and evaluation tasks for Elgin Town Board.
Requirements
1. Data entry of climate commitments from strategies into Scottish Climate Information Service database.
2. Develop a comprehensive spreadsheet to track the council's annual carbon footprint.
3. Develop a spatial illustration of climate vulnerability/ nature-based solutions.
4. Local Development Plan and Elgin Town Board engagement events and projects.
The Individual
1. Previous work experience in a team environment and experience of self-managing workload.
2. Proven experience working on projects.
3. Educated or studying at HND/ degree level.
4. Appreciation, acceptance of, and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality.
5. Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Access.
6. Proven ability to problem solve and self-manage workload.
7. Ability to communicate successfully with members of the public.
8. Good organiser.
9. Report writing and analysis of data.
10. Willingness to learn new skills and extend knowledge.
11. Demonstrate critical analysis skills.
12. Ability to travel efficiently and effectively between various locations within Moray. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van.
13. Strong communication skills with ability to engage with colleagues, partners and the public to build productive relationships with key stakeholders.
14. Ability to work unsupervised.
15. Willingness to accept direction/delegation.
16. Self-confidence.
17. Manual and physical dexterity for working outdoors.
18. Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service.
Closing Date: 25 April 2025.
Starting Salary: £33,439.90 per year.
£17.74 per hour.
36.25 hours per week.
Seasonal Temporary Post June to September 2025.
Interviews to be held 8 May 2025.
For further information, please contact Gary Templeton, Strategic Planning and Development Manager, gary.templeton@moray.gov.uk
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