Community Coordinator - Landslide and Coastal Change
Contract type: Fixed-term
Salary Grade 12: £45,647.00 to £47,966.00 per annum
Location: County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight (including possible travel across the Island)
Fixed term for 2 years after appointment
The Isle of Wight as an island is experiencing geological events which are becoming more frequent due to climate change.
The Isle of Wight Council is committed to supporting the island's community who are affected by landslide and coastal erosion events.
This role will be pivotal in providing advice, support, and guidance on behalf of the Local Authority to council departments, elected members, outside agencies, developers, and the general public on matters related to coastal erosion and landslide events.
This role will involve organizing community engagement and providing education and support within the affected communities.
The role will involve research and development of opportunities within the communities affected by these events, to minimize the impact and effects of significant erosion and landslide events.
You will act as the Local Authority’s representative to design and develop future strategy in relation to landslide and land erosion management.
You will be a key team member within the Local Authority that strives for positive outcomes to build a better and more sustainable future for our Island’s residents.
37 hours per week
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
* Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
* Local Government pension scheme
* Discounted Solent ferry travel
* Island bus network discount
* Cycle to work scheme
* Staff parking permit scheme
* Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
* National and local discounts & benefits schemes
* Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
* Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and actively promotes the diversity of our workforce, providing flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.
The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident Employer.
The Isle of Wight Council reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.
If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk. Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
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