Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £40,778 - £45,092 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Shute End, Wokingham
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: Full Time (Part‑time arrangements considered for the right candidate)
Hours: 37 hours per week
DBS Check: Yes
Reference: 712420
Closing Date: 18/04/2026 at 23:00
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Climate Emergency Project Officer to join the Climate Emergency Team at Wokingham Borough Council on a 24‑month Fixed Term Contract.
As the Climate Emergency Project Officer you will provide dedicated project support and leadership on a range of initiatives. You will act as a key point of contact for external and internal stakeholders, ensuring strong governance, effective communication and seamless organization of climate initiatives and priorities.
This role sits at the centre of the Climate Emergency Programme, supporting senior leadership to drive forward a complex and high‑profile agenda. Working in a fast‑paced and politically sensitive environment, you will play a vital role in coordinating activity across multiple partner organisations.
With project management responsibilities you will use sound judgment to prioritize competing demands, manage changing timelines and ensure relevant colleagues are fully briefed.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an organized professional with a passion for environmental sustainability and a focus on delivering high‑quality work to join our team.
Staff Benefits
* Generous Annual Leave – 30 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* GP Helpline – Available 7 days a week
* Employee Assistance Programme – Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline
* Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
* Free Onsite Gym – Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes
* Local & Lifestyle Discounts – Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more
* Move through Menopause Course
* Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more
* Learning & Development Opportunities
* Employee Networks
* And more!
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver a wide range of projects to support the delivery of our climate emergency action plan
* Identify and implement initiatives across stakeholder groups
* Deliver a range of projects and activities simultaneously
* Provide advice to internal teams and external organisations around environmental sustainability
* Build and maintain relationships with internal and external individuals and teams
Candidate Requirements
* Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy, diverse and demanding work environment
* Ability to build strong relationships, foster trust and co‑operation among colleagues and external partners
* Ability to work without supervision using own initiative
* Knowledge of current national climate change agenda, issues and solutions
* Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders
Our Area
Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
How to apply
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Mhairi Adams, Climate Emergency Service Manager via email: Mhairi.Adams@wokingham.gov.uk (strictly no agencies).
Closing date: Sunday 19th April 2026 at 11pm
Interview date: W/C 20th April 2026
Important Information
Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
All offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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