Job ref: S/05/25 Job type: Permanent Location: Riada House Salary: PO2 (SCP 31-34) £40,476-£43,693 per annum Quantity of Posts Available: One Closing date: Monday 03 Feb 2025 16:00 Job summary To support the leadership, co-ordination, management and development of the Council's response to the challenges of climate change mitigation and adaptation to achieve net zero targets, including research, development, and performance management. To ensure Council meets its statutory and strategic objectives in relation to climate change across the organisation. To manage allocated financial and physical resources assigned to the climate change and resilience activity, including the preparation of an annual estimate, and the management of approved budgets. Co-ordinate, lead and chair the Climate Action Team (CAT) within Council. To develop effective collaborative relationships between Council and relevant external stakeholders, including government departments, researching, developing, implementing and monitoring actions and initiatives. Co-ordinate and lead economically advantageous Borough wide projects where economies of scale assist Council and its stakeholders to secure emission reductions and mitigate against climate change. Collaborate with external funding sources and Councils internal funding team to identify funding opportunities for Council climate and resilience activities and support the preparation of funding bids to the appropriate bodies. Ensure that the department complies with all statutory and legislative requirements by adhering to these requirements and working in accordance with good governance and health and safety requirements. Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely and effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all areas relating to the work of the Council. PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information which has been sought will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form, however Desirable Criteria may be used. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. A reserve list may be established in order to fill future permanent and temporary posts that may arise for another similar vacancy within the following 12 months. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.