The Role

Are you passionate about climate change and can build relationships with residents, local organisations, and businesses so they can take effective action to combat climate change?  Are you an experienced in planning and organising events?

The Partnership and Engagement Officer – (Climate Change) sits within the corporate centre of both Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. Both Councils declared a Climate Emergency in 2019 and have a clear commitment to engage and inform residents and businesses across the boroughs. You would be joining an established team which has led some high-profile engagement events such as boroughwide climate change summits and festivals and engaging with young people via Climate Change Days and a programme of work with schools. You will build on these foundations and our highly regarded track record, and as part of a growing and dynamic team we will together continue to make an impact in the local community and work together to reduce emissions. You will work alongside officers from across the councils and build on existing partnerships, bringing an innovative approach to draw interest into your projects.

This role co-ordinates engagement and partnership activity on climate change for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, based on the Wandsworth Environment and Sustainability Strategy and the Richmond Climate Emergency Strategy.  You will need to be able to articulate key messages from these strategies, reaching out to wide audiences and encouraging involvement in reaching our climate change targets.  This will involve administration around organising public events (both in person and online), seminars, and sharing communications, as well as evaluating the same.  You will be a strong project manager used to balancing multiple priorities, with skills in stakeholder engagement, event co-ordination and administration. You will be confident making arrangements in person, by phone and online. You will present to groups and attend events, sometimes in the evening or at weekends. You will also work with elected councillors. 

To find out more about our vacancies and working in Climate Change for Richmond and Wandsworth Council please feel free to watch a conversation between two of our climate change team via this link https://youtu.be/HBaG3d_mHNQ  

This role is in the Community and Partnerships Department working closely with the Climate Change team within the Policy Department. The Community and Partnerships Department works across both Richmond and Wandsworth to engage with residents, voluntary groups and key stakeholders, building relationships and developing strategies to tackle key issues.

This is a two-year fixed term contract.

In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance, and a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities is also offered.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: 10^th April 2021

Shortlisting Date: W/C 11^th April 2021

Interview Date: W/C 25^th April 2021

For an informal discussion on this role, please contact Aimee Brough, Partnership and Engagement Lead (Climate Change), by emailing aimee.brough@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk  or calling 07929 862012. 

Please note this role requires face to face engagement activities, therefore the applicant must be able to work within the borough on a regular basis.

Useful Information:

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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