Role Overview
Devon County Council is looking for a Senior Climate and Sustainability Officer to join our ambitious Climate and Sustainability Team. You'll play a key role in delivering corporate and community environmental performance improvements. A focus will be leading the delivery of our new Low Carbon Supply Chain Strategy, part of our Corporate Carbon Reduction Plan, to improve data capture systems, upskill staff and engage suppliers to minimise carbon emissions from the goods, works and services the council procures.
Key Responsibilities
* Work closely with our Procurement Team and service leads to shape specifications, influence contract management, and engage directly with suppliers to reduce emissions and improve environmental outcomes.
* Lead the delivery of the Low Carbon Supply Chain Strategy and contribute to the wider climate and sustainability projects within the environmental sustainability group.
* Engage with external partners and stakeholders in projects such as the Devon Climate Emergency and other environmental partnerships, covering climate resilience, energy planning, renewable energy deployment, building retrofit, carbon offsetting, low carbon travel solutions, local food, and community and schools engagement.
* Provide direction and support for climate and sustainability initiatives, influencing procurement processes to improve environmental outcomes.
* Use data to manipulate, interpret and shape environmental strategies and be comfortable shaping innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
* Communicate technical information to a range of audiences, build strong working relationships, and influence change across disciplines.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Substantial experience in a similar role, including influencing procurement processes to improve environmental outcomes.
* A detailed understanding of systems and initiatives to improve climate resilience and environmental sustainability.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information for various audiences and build strong relationships.
* A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to lead projects and influence change.
* Familiarity with manipulating and interpreting data.
* Excellent spoken English with fluency and confidence.
Additional Information
* DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive and safe environment.
* Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours.
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
* Personal data will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
* For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
* We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
* Devon County Council plans to become a net-zero organisation by 2030 and support the county to reach net-zero by 2050. This is your chance to help shape how we get there – in one of the most beautiful and environmentally diverse parts of the UK.
* We offer flexible working, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to make a real difference.
Are you passionate about driving down carbon emissions and building a more sustainable future for Devon?
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