Climate Engagement Officer - Business and Economy
Environmental Health

Wigan Life Centre South
College Avenue
Wigan
WN1 1NJ

Salary: Grade 6, £23,080 - £25,991 per annum.

37 hours per week

Temporary for 2 years

Your role:

The Climate Engagement Officer focussing on businesses & the economy will work directly with the business community to support a sustainable and just transition to net zero carbon across the borough as quickly as possible.

The post holder will work closely with the Economic Development service to engage with new and existing businesses to support the delivery of green business growth and job creation within the borough, that is in line with our climate commitments and environmental ambitions.

About you:

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in engaging with businesses, ensuring successful outcome, with experience of providing sustainability advice desirable.

Knowledge and understanding of sustainability and local, regional and national climate policy will be required and the candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills to influence, support and advise local businesses and corporate partners.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Council of the Year’ at the 2019 LGC Awards and has recently published The Deal 2030, our ambitious plan for our borough.  We are signed up to the Greater ManchesterContinuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

You will be joining the Climate Response Team, which is a newly developed team established to prioritise local authority action on the climate crisis within Wigan Borough. You will work alongside the Climate Change Manager, with a small team of education and engagement officers, who will be working on the ground to promote sustainable transitions to Net Zero Carbon.

The role offers a unique environment to be at the forefront of one of the Council’s significant priorities. You will be offered the opportunity to attend webinars and training events to further your professional development.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

 Covid Safe

Wigan Council are proud to be a Covid safe organisation. For some of this role you will be required to work from home and connect with your team and others virtually. However, there may be occasions where you are required to go into a council building to carry out part of your role. The health and wellbeing of our staff is of utmost importance to us and if you are required to use a council building, a risk assessment will be conducted beforehand and the appropriate safety measures put in place.

For further information, please contact Kerrell Walley on 01942 489290

To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below:

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Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 4 October 2021

Interviews will be held remotely

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Location
Wigan Life Centre South
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Wigan Life Centre South
College Avenue
Wigan
WN1 1NJ

Salary: Grade 6, £23,080 - £25,991 per annum.

37 hours per week

Temporary for 2 years

Your role:

The Climate Engagement Officer focussing on businesses & the economy will work directly with the business community to support a sustainable and just transition to net zero carbon across the borough as quickly as possible.

The post holder will work closely with the Economic Development service to engage with new and existing businesses to support the delivery of green business growth and job creation within the borough, that is in line with our climate commitments and environmental ambitions.

About you:

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in engaging with businesses, ensuring successful outcome, with experience of providing sustainability advice desirable.

Knowledge and understanding of sustainability and local, regional and national climate policy will be required and the candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills to influence, support and advise local businesses and corporate partners.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Council of the Year’ at the 2019 LGC Awards and has recently published The Deal 2030, our ambitious plan for our borough.  We are signed up to the Greater ManchesterContinuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

You will be joining the Climate Response Team, which is a newly developed team established to prioritise local authority action on the climate crisis within Wigan Borough. You will work alongside the Climate Change Manager, with a small team of education and engagement officers, who will be working on the ground to promote sustainable transitions to Net Zero Carbon.

The role offers a unique environment to be at the forefront of one of the Council’s significant priorities. You will be offered the opportunity to attend webinars and training events to further your professional development.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

 Covid Safe

Wigan Council are proud to be a Covid safe organisation. For some of this role you will be required to work from home and connect with your team and others virtually. However, there may be occasions where you are required to go into a council building to carry out part of your role. The health and wellbeing of our staff is of utmost importance to us and if you are required to use a council building, a risk assessment will be conducted beforehand and the appropriate safety measures put in place.

For further information, please contact Kerrell Walley on 01942 489290

To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below:

Job Specification
Privacy Notice

Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 4 October 2021

Interviews will be held remotely

Find out more about working for Wigan