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Location:Hertford / Hybrid WorkingSalary:£36,830 - £40,219ContractType: Full-time, 18-month fixed-termHave you got the drive and energy to make things happen? Can you help us identify and negotiate opportunities to achieve our climate change, air quality, active travel and biodiversity goals through partnership and engagement with the public, private and voluntary sectors? If so, we want you on our team!At East Herts Council, we're driving an ambitious agenda to build a greener, cleaner and more sustainable future. As our new Climate Change and Sustainability Project Officer, youll be at the heart of this missionturning bold strategies into meaningful action across the district.What Youll DoEnable real change: Identify and deliver projects that reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality, promote biodiversity and encourage active travel. Build collaborative partnerships: Network across the public, private and voluntary sectors to unlock innovation and resources, while supporting and inspiring individuals and groups to drive sustainability at the grassroots level. Communicate with impact: Help shape the narrative on sustainability across East Herts through engaging campaigns, briefings and outreach.What Youll BringA proactive, relationship-focused mindset with strong organisational skills. The tenacity to hunt out pragmatic solutions to thorny problems. The ability to promote complex ideas through excellent communication skills.Why Join Us?To be part of the change-making process at a council with one of the countrys most ambitious climate change agendas. To work with dedicated and supportive colleagues to promote the generation and delivery of new ideas and initiatives. To build on your passion for partnership working and community empowerment.What can we offer you?A stimulating and supportive work environment. Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time. 26-29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days after 5 years' local government service. Employee well-being programme.Whether you're a rising sustainability star or a seasoned project manager ready to take on a new challenge, if you're inspired by impact, driven by purpose and excited by bringing different people together on a shared journey, you could be the one we're looking for.How To ApplyClosing date: 9.00am, Monday 16th June.For an informal discussion about the role and to find out more about East Herts Councils ambition, please contact Linda Meehan, Sustainability Manager.Interviews will be held between 23rd and 25th June inclusive.Please Apply Via The Button Shown.This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work. #J-18808-Ljbffr