Location
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

Hours
Full Time (part-time or job-share arrangements considered)

Salary
£52,194 per annum

About the Role
Kingston Council declared a Climate Emergency in June 2019 and is committed to becoming net zero in its own operations by 2030 and enabling the borough to reach net zero emissions by 2038. The Climate Action Officer will be part of the Climate Action Team within the Residents and Communities Directorate, reporting to the Climate Action Programme Manager. This role involves working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to develop and deliver initiatives that reduce carbon emissions across homes, buildings, and transport in Kingston. The role supports a sustainable future that enhances the health and wellbeing of local communities.

The successful candidate will develop, coordinate, and monitor strategies and actions to meet the borough’s 2038 net zero ambition. Key responsibilities include driving new projects such as a data-led retrofit programme for social housing, building strong partnerships across council departments and external stakeholders, and identifying funding opportunities through bids and business cases. The role requires flexibility for in-borough working 2-3 days a week and occasional weekend or evening work.

About the Borough
Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town located in zone 6 with excellent transport links to and from London. It offers a rich community spirit, an attractive riverside setting, a blend of modern and historic town centres, plentiful open parklands, and extensive cycle routes, making it an enjoyable place to live and work.

Our Offer to You
Kingston Council values and nurtures talent, providing a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment for career growth and skills development. Employees benefit from a generous annual leave entitlement (25-32 days plus bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time), enhanced family leave policies, three volunteering days per year, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, a comprehensive learning and development portal, discounts at local businesses, interest-free season ticket loans, membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme, bicycle loan and cycle to work schemes, Zipcar access, and confidential health and wellbeing support.

Experience
- Operational experience and technical knowledge related to climate change, energy efficiency, retrofit measures, and/or the energy sector.
- Proven project management skills with a strong track record of delivery and reporting.
- Excellent communication, engagement, and stakeholder management abilities.

About you
- Demonstrable enthusiasm and commitment to the climate emergency agenda.
- Collaborative and able to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Flexible and adaptable to varied working arrangements including some evening and weekend work.

Qualifications
Education to degree level or equivalent in a relevant environmental subject.