Climate Change Officer

About us

West Oxfordshire District Council is committed to achieving zero carbon and is leading the way
in climate action. Examples of pioneering projects include facilitating a hyper local area
energy plan, the first in the UK, and exploring nature-based solutions for carbon
sequestration. We’re inviting an enthusiastic and capable officer to join our efforts. This
vital new role supports our environmental initiatives and contributes to the council’s
sustainability goals. 

About the role

In this pivotal position, you will aid the creation of the council’s new climate change
strategy, and lead on climate related projects and programs with local communities and
stakeholders to achieve net zero and climate resilience in West Oxfordshire. You will also work
alongside various internal teams to embed climate considerations into their functions and on
carbon reduction initiatives to reach carbon neutrality as an organisation by 2030. 

About you

We seek an individual with a background in climate, environmental science, sustainability, or a
related field, who has experience in climate action. The ideal candidate will be driven with
strong initiative and advanced skills in problem-solving, organisational and project
management, and engagement. A passion for addressing climate change is vital.

If you’re eager to contribute to a role that positively influences our community and
environment, we encourage you to apply to become West Oxfordshire District Council’s new
Climate Officer.

Special Conditions 

• Full UK Driving License and ability to travel/ access to a vehicle for work purposes 

Would you like to know more?

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/ Person Specification.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Hannah Kenyon at
[email protected]. 

What can we do for you

• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an
  extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice
• Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health,
  dental and eye care 
• Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice
  and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on
  electric cars
• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
• Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five
  years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury
• Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary

To apply for this position please click on “apply now” within this page and submit your CV and
supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience
and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification.
It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and
why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd..

Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in
addition to your CV.

Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled
applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies – Please state this within your
covering statement or in a separate email. 

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people
and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies

Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire;
provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’
employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal
record.