Climate and Flooding Support Officer - Cheltenham, United Kingdom - Cheltenham Borough Council

Cheltenham Borough Council

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Climate and flooding support officer- Permanent- Full-Time- £24,702 to £25,979Come and work for an award-winning organisation

We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council.

We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.

We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.
About the role

We are looking for someone who is keen to make a difference, to help us deliver Cheltenham Borough Council's ambitious goal to reach net zero by 2030, and to support our community in adapting to the changing climate.
As a key member of a small Climate and Flooding team, you will be:
supporting delivery of climate-focused initiatives, working across the council and with key stakeholders.

- supporting our flood risk management activities and projects. Acting as the initial point of contact for our customers in respect of flood matters and community engagement.

This role would suit someone keen to develop a career in sustainability, with knowledge of climate change and/or flooding. You will possess excellent engagement and communication skills and need to be able to juggle competing priorities.
What can we do for you...

An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days rising to 31 days after five years. Parttime employees receive a pro rata entitlement of 26 days.
A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours.
A comprehensive programme of learning and development.
Two days paid time off for volunteering.
Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
An employee counselling service.
Free eye tests (for some posts) and contribution towards the cost of glasses.
A cycle to work scheme.
Lowcost town centre parking for some jobs, depending on work location.
A commitment to employee wellbeing.

Applications- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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