Overview
Rutland is a picturesque rural county, offering an ideal work environment. We aim to maximise our natural assets and ensure both residents and visitors enjoy all that Rutland has to offer.
This new role within our Environment & Sustainability Team presents an exciting chance to shape and drive a range of sustainability initiatives and guide the Council’s response to climate change. We seek a dedicated and knowledgeable individual to help develop and implement Rutland’s Sustainability Strategy, aligning it with key priorities in our corporate plan.
Recognising the Council’s critical role in addressing climate change and sustainability, we collaborate with local businesses, community organisations, and government partners to influence policies and actions that promote net-zero and sustainability goals across the County.
We have several ongoing projects, including the development of a Local Nature Recovery Plan, and a consortium-driven initiative to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Rutland. Sustainability is embedded in our operations, and we aim to further integrate it into everything we do.
Duties
As the Sustainability and Climate Change Officer, you’ll:
- Influence the Council’s climate response by developing and implementing a Sustainability Strategy and action plan.
- Foster culture and behavior change within the organisation and community to support sustainability efforts.
- Lead projects focused on carbon reduction, biodiversity net gain, and nature recovery.
- Bring people and policies together to embed sustainability in Rutland’s core values.
About You:
- Passionate about making a difference and leading stakeholders to achieve sustainability goals.
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and a great communicator.
- Strong knowledge of sustainability, climate change, and relevant legislation.
- Skilled in policy development, strategy, and project delivery.
To be successful in this role – you may have experience working in the following roles:
- Sustainability Officer
- Climate Change Officer
- Environmental monitoring officer
- Communications and behaviour change roles
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Angela Culleton on 01572 758860 or at aculleton@rutland.gov.uk.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
