Job Description
Job Details
Grade: 9A
Hourly Rate: £24.74 - £26.72
Salary: £45,153.19 - £48,766.68 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Role Purpose
Scottish Borders Council are looking to recruit a Climate Resilience Officer to support a wide range of corporate climate change activity across all Council services.
This post will also interact with multiple local and national organisations involved in identifying and addressing climate risks and increasing the climate resilience of Scottish Borders residents, communities and organisations. A key tool to supporting climate resilience at a local level is through the developing Place Making agenda.
The post is based in the Sustainability Team within the Planning and Housing Service, but will have extensive corporate links to key services.
Essential
Educated to degree level in a related discipline, e.g. environmental/ecological science, land management, or significant relevant demonstrable experience.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Louise Cox by telephone on 01835824000 or by email at lcox@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.