Register in advance and attend The Recruitment Live web event: 14:00 on Thursday 14th September 2023
The Role
Southwark has declared a climate emergency and work is well underway to transform the council and the borough so that we achieve our ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030.
Do you want to be part of the team making this vision a reality? If so, we are looking for a number of enthusiastic and experienced individuals who can transform their passion for tackling climate change into practical action that changes how the council works and leads and inspires residents and partners to do the same.
We are recruiting for a number of roles to support the delivery of the council’s climate change programme. This role will work across the council and with our partners to deliver a range of climate change projects, securing funding for the future scheme and helping shape the policy landscape in the borough. These roles will be part of a small team responsible for delivering one of the council’s top priorities;
- Climate Change & Energy Project Manager (Grade 11)
- Climate Change Project Officer (Grade 9)
- Research & Policy Officer (Grade 9)
About Us
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Additional Information:
- This is a Fixed Term Contract for 24 months
- Standard 36 hours, Monday - Friday
In advance of applying you may also wish to learn more about the role by attending our informal live web event session delivered by Tom Sharland and Chris Owen on Thursday, the 14th September 2023 @ 2:00pm.You only need to register in advance.
Should you wish to discuss this role further, please email Tom Sharland, Head of Climate Change and Sustainability @ tom.sharland@southwark.gov.uk
Southwark is an exciting place to work and proud to celebrate its diversity as a borough. We particularly encourage and welcome applicants from Black, Asian and ethnic minorities since we are underrepresented in this area of the business.
If you think you have the right values, experience and expertise to add to our culture, please do not hesitate to read through the JD below and apply
Additional salary details
Benefits and more information:
We appreciate just how challenging this work is, and we're always thinking about how best to reward the outstanding professionals who perform in this field. In return for your dedication and talent, you can look forward to:
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Season ticket and cycle loans
- Annual Leave starting at 26 days per year, increasing to 36 (dependent on grade and length of service)
- Flexible and agile working, from home or on-site
- Wellbeing programme
- HSF Health plan and eye care scheme
- EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support
- Social clubs and staff groups
Recruitment Timetable
Live web event: 14:00 on Thursday 14th September 2023
Advert Closing Date: 11:59 pm on the 24th September 2023
Interview Date: 9th October 2023
We are an organisation that is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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