Location
Gillingham, Kent

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£31,283 per annum

About the Role
Medway Council is seeking a Climate Response Development Officer to lead on engagement work supporting the successful delivery of Medway’s Climate Change Action Plan. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and communities by developing and delivering inclusive engagement activities and content that promote local climate action. You will build partnerships and empower people to get involved, working with a diverse range of residents, communities, partners, and colleagues. The role requires strong organisational skills to interpret and communicate data and information in accessible and engaging ways. You will be supported through induction, probation, and ongoing performance appraisal within a Career Progression Framework designed to help you develop and progress in your role. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 5th January 2026.

Experience
- Effective communication skills to lead workshops, consultations, and public events
- Experience communicating effectively across a range of audiences
- Experience planning and delivering communication or engagement activities
- Knowledge of the role local authorities play in addressing climate change

About you
- Passionate about working with diverse residents, communities, partners, and colleagues
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data clearly and engagingly
- Commitment to equality and diversity, actively seeking to remove barriers that may prevent people accessing services

Qualifications
- Demonstrable relevant knowledge, experience, and skills at entry level (Level A) as outlined in the person specification
- Willingness to develop professionally through the Career Progression Framework and ongoing support