We are looking for an experienced and passionate business support professional with environmental expertise to join Staffordshire County Council’s Environmental Business Support Team from March 2025.
You will be part of a team focused on environmental business support and funding. The main aim of the role is the management, co-ordination and delivery activities associated with the Green Solutions Programme.
This highly successful programme delivers energy assessments, training, grants and loans to businesses across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Package Description
Main Responsibilities
In this role you'll:
Work with the Environmental Support Manager on all aspects of the day-to-day operation, co-ordination and delivery activities associated with the Green Solutions Programme.
Assist businesses to embrace new technologies to help them on their journey to net zero by encouraging the take-up of business support programmes and assisting them through the application processes.
Work in partnership with project partners such as the West Midlands Combined Authority, District & Borough Councils, Staffordshire Business & Environmental Network (sben), appointed providers, business representatives, project applicants and colleagues in all services both within and outside Staffordshire County Council.
Act as a primary point of contact for the project internally and externally.
You will also be expected to ensure the Green Solutions programme is managed in accordance with contractual and funding agreements and with associated partners, prepare and submit claims, monitor and review performance, engage with clients and promote the programme.
The Ideal Candidate
You'll have:
A relevant qualification or experience in engaging with businesses and working in a business support role.
Good knowledge and a strong interest in the environment and a desire to help Staffordshire meet its goals and targets in relation to achieving net zero.
The ability to help organise and attend events where you will communicate well with business owners looking to reduce their carbon footprint.
A good sense of time management that assists with delivery of the project.
Experience of working within a business support or administration function.
You will also be able to demonstrate a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners to deliver shared goals and have an understanding of environmental challenges facing businesses.
“We’re happy to talk flexible working.”
For more information about the role please contact: Nicola Kent, Head of Funding, Business and Enterprise -
nicola.kent@staffordshire.gov.uk Closing Date:
Sunday 26 January 2025 Interview Date:
Wednesday 5 February 2025 Our Recruitment Process:
We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role. About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council: Our Values: The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively. Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits: We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to
Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire Our recruitment process: As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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nicola.kent@staffordshire.gov.uk Closing Date:
Sunday 26 January 2025 Interview Date:
Wednesday 5 February 2025 Our Recruitment Process:
We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role. About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council: Our Values: The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively. Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits: We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to
Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire Our recruitment process: As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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