37 hours per week
Fixed term for 2 years after appointment
The Isle of Wight Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and subsequently published its Mission Zero Climate and Environment Strategy 2021 – 2040. This new role has been created to support and drive forward the changes needed within our strategy will be pivotal in driving change throughout the Council’s estate.
The Isle of Wight Council has undertaken a number of significant projects across its estate, including the installation of solar technology, air source heat pumps, and upgrading the thermal insulation of its glazing in some of its main buildings.
This role will allow the Isle of Wight Council to move forward at pace managing better the utilities it uses and reducing the carbon impact and emissions that the Isle of Wight Council are able to directly control.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Alaster Sims at 01983 821000 ext. 6934 or email Alaster.Sims@IOW.gov.uk.
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, supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct, and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide 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. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
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.
We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.
Please read the Application Guidance Notes before applying. If you are unable to complete this application, email us at careers@iow.gov.uk or telephone us on 01983 823113.
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