Climate Emergency Officer

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and
culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be
recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of
refugees and migrants.

What’s the role?

This role will drive delivery of Lewisham’s Climate Emergency Strategic Action Plan. As the
Council’s Climate Emergency Officer you will have one of the most important roles in the
organisation if we are to achieve our stretching ambition for Lewisham to be net zero by 2030.

The post will lead on the design and delivery of a range of engagement initiatives and
decarbonisation projects working collaboratively across the Council and the wider community,
including schools, businesses and other community groups.

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
• Generous holiday allowance 
• Local Government Pension scheme 
• Flexible working and family friendly policies 
• Season ticket and bicycle loans 
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships 
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who wants to make a real difference and who has the communication and
project management skills to make it happen. You will have a talent for inspiring and
influencing others and enjoy working with a diverse and dynamic set of stakeholders.

In return, we’ll offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that
includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real
difference to our local community.

Location

The job is primarily based at Laurence House, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will
be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Martin O’Brien on 07837 342499

Salary

£46, 053 – £48, 063 per annum (PO3) 

*One year fixed term contract (maternity cover)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of
the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of
the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications
of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview,
please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make
sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our
recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at
www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents
guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please
email [email protected] and an
advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

Closing date: Thursday 16th May 2024 at 23:59pm