Climate Engagement Lead

Work location: 145 King
Street, Hammersmith, W6 9XY
Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check
Job Reference: LBHF618138

About the role:

Hammersmith and Fulham Council declared a climate and ecological emergency and have set an
ambitious net zero carbon emissions target for the borough by 2030. The Climate Engagement and
Behaviour Change Lead is a role for an inspiring communicator, passionate climate leader, and
effective change maker. The role leads the council’s approach to community engagement, social
action and consultation in the context of addressing the climate and ecological emergency.

The postholder will work closely with colleagues in the Climate Team and across the Council to
deliver on the council’s vision to tackle climate change, building on work to embed a
low-carbon culture across the organsiation. The postholder will additionally work with, support
and drive progress on net zero among stakeholders in the wider borough including community
groups, academic partners, businesses, schools and other organisations. 

Workstreams will include changing behaviour across the borough through evidence-based and
innovative techniques; the H&F Climate Alliance which is a collaborative network for all
organisations to work towards the net-zero carbon emissions target; and the council’s value of
‘Doing things with residents not to them’, with reference to socially and economically excluded
residents while understanding the importance of engaging the borough’s high emitters. The
successful applicant will need to work strategically across the organisation to proactively
engage with staff, third sector organisations, amenity groups and residents’ organisations to
increase civic engagement; participation and involvement in the climate change agenda.

The postholder will need to have excellent knowledge of the climate crisis, an interest in
environmental issues, exceptional interpersonal skills and be able to manage staff and work in
a dynamic team environment. The workload will be varied, diverse and results focused. The role
includes effective delivery of digital platforms that enable community activities, events,
‘place shaping’ and engagement mechanisms that bring residents, council services and partner
agencies together around tackling the climate and ecological emergency. 

Please refer to the Role
Profile for more information. 

Our People Values:

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to
defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.

We are fair

We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of
others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.

We are caring

We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and
continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.

We are collaborators

We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third
sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.

We are driven

We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our
residents, customers and businesses.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a
flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working. Click HERE to
find out more.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local
diverse community – it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and
residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and
transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to
equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared
understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At
H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied
which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the
population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less
favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or
belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity,
unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will
ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to
achieve this please click HERE.

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout
the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different
format, please contact us at [email protected] or
by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU.

Closing date: 8th September 2024 

Contact details for an informal discussion: Hinesh Mehta, Assistant Director Climate Change via
email at [email protected]