Fixed-Term Contract for 6 months from appointment
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic project officer to help drive forward a number of high profile climate change projects.
The Council’s Corporate Strategy commits to tackling climate change through work to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs, as well as enhancing biodiversity. This post will be responsible for progressing projects to help deliver the Council’s Climate Change Action Programme and the Biodiversity Action Programme. Possible examples include taking forward proposals to deliver more EV charging in Council car parks, supporting work to provide a new cycle route through a park, work to improve the Council’s management of sustainable urban drainage (SUDs) and coordination of work to begin the restoration of a fire damaged former farmhouse.
You will be joining a climate change team which includes 5 other officers with varied responsibilities including for example biodiversity, decarbonisation of public buildings, supporting residents to reduce energy and carbon emissions from homes, advising on net zero new developments and community engagement in relation to climate and biodiversity.
If you have experience of project management and have a background in environmental management, development or sustainability, as well as experience of working with Councillors and external stakeholders, we would love to hear from you.
Here at Warwick District Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer you a great place to work.
We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance.
We offer the
rewards and benefits
that make it a great place to work. People like you We offer a wide range of career opportunities at every level of the organisation. From apprenticeships to senior management, permanent to fixed term contracts or part-time working, we have something for everyone. The intention is for the post holder to work predominantly from home; however, it is a requirement to attend our offices or sites within Warwick District as required. Any costs for travel from home to the office will be met by the successful candidate. However, office and hybrid working are also available. If you have any questions or wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Dave Barber by email:
Dave.Barber@warwickdc.gov.uk
or telephone on 07879840262. Closing date:
11/02/25 Interview date:
19/02/25 To apply for this vacancy please click on the ' Apply ' button. It is important that you fully complete all sections of this application. Only information contained in the application will be used for shortlisting. If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button, please contact HR Support on
vacancies@warwickdc.gov.uk
including your contact details and any relevant screenshots. As part of being a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the post. By ‘essential criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required for each competence, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification. Should you require application forms in an alternative format/language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application or recruitment process or upon appointment, please contact
vacancies@warwickdc.gov.uk
and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.
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rewards and benefits
that make it a great place to work. People like you We offer a wide range of career opportunities at every level of the organisation. From apprenticeships to senior management, permanent to fixed term contracts or part-time working, we have something for everyone. The intention is for the post holder to work predominantly from home; however, it is a requirement to attend our offices or sites within Warwick District as required. Any costs for travel from home to the office will be met by the successful candidate. However, office and hybrid working are also available. If you have any questions or wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Dave Barber by email:
Dave.Barber@warwickdc.gov.uk
or telephone on 07879840262. Closing date:
11/02/25 Interview date:
19/02/25 To apply for this vacancy please click on the ' Apply ' button. It is important that you fully complete all sections of this application. Only information contained in the application will be used for shortlisting. If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button, please contact HR Support on
vacancies@warwickdc.gov.uk
including your contact details and any relevant screenshots. As part of being a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the post. By ‘essential criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required for each competence, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification. Should you require application forms in an alternative format/language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application or recruitment process or upon appointment, please contact
vacancies@warwickdc.gov.uk
and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.
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