We are currently recruiting a Climate Reporting & Communications Officer for our client based in Loughry Campus, Cookstown. The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork and ANI completed.
Start date: ASAP
Rate of pay: £19.59PH
Duration: 3/25/2026
Hours of work: 37
Key Responsibilities:
Climate reporting & Communications Officer
Purpose of Job:
To support DfI Rivers with climate adaptation reporting, internal communication, and delivery of actions arising from Flooding Reviews.
Main Duties:
1. Support preparation of statutory reporting under the NI Climate Change Act 2022, including Section 52 Adaptation Reporting.
* Track, coordinate and report progress on Flooding Review recommendations relevant to DfI Rivers.
* Assist in preparing SMT updates, ministerial briefing material, submissions and cross-departmental correspondence.
* Maintain internal tracking tools, action logs, evidence repositories and document management linked to climate adaptation and flood resilience.
* Prepare meeting papers, summaries and technical notes for internal and external working groups.
* Support internal communication of environmental and climate-related information (non‑corporate comms).
* Help map and explain linkages between legislative frameworks including the Climate Act, Floods Directive, WFD, FRMP and Asset Management Plans.
* Assist with updating intranet content, guidance notes and internal awareness materials.
* Support engagement activities on climate risk, adaptation and flood resilience.
Please note: This is not an exhaustive list and other functions may be required to assist business units needs.
Essential Criteria applicants must have:
2. A relevant degree in environmental science, geography, sustainability, communications, public administration or a closely related discipline. (Proof of certs required)
3. Experience preparing written material such as reports, summaries, briefing notes or technical updates.
4. Experience coordinating tasks or tracking actions within a project, operational or regulatory setting.
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to internal audiences.
6. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Desired Experience and Qualifications:
7. Experience working with environmental, flooding, climate adaptation or regulatory information.
8. Experience supporting reporting or compliance processes.
9. Experience engaging with internal or external stakeholders.
10. Experience analysing information or interpreting technical/environmental content.
Please send your CV via the link or email
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