Location
Hemel Hempstead (The Forum) with hybrid working and attendance at community events across Dacorum Borough a minimum of two days a week, to be agreed with the manager.

Hours
Full Time, fixed term contract for 2 years. Some out of hours working may be required.

Salary
£48,582 per annum

About the Role
Dacorum Borough Council declared a Climate and Ecological Emergency (CEE) in 2019 and is committed to supporting a borough-wide response. A key pillar of this work is the development of the Dacorum Climate Action Network (DCAN), a community-led network aimed at supporting residents, groups, and organisations to take local climate action.

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to lead the development of DCAN, enabling it to become a self-sustaining, community-embedded, high-impact initiative. This role is key in delivering the DCAN initiative and will lead on engagement, communications, events, and showcasing climate-related projects throughout the borough.

The role involves public engagement, communications, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation. The successful candidate will manage and support projects, campaigns, and initiatives both within the council and the community. You will be responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating a programme of engagement activities, communications, and partnerships that support the aims of DCAN.

Additional responsibilities include supporting delivery of the Council’s CEE Strategy through proactive external engagement and promotion of community-led climate action, producing reports and presenting findings to senior management and councillors, attending and reporting to committees as required, and leading communication activities related to the Council's efforts to tackle the climate and ecological emergency.

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of two days per week working from The Forum, Hemel Hempstead, with attendance at community events across the borough. Some out of hours work may be necessary.

The Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) with new unitary councils planned for April 2028. Joining now offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of local services and be part of building a new organisation.

Experience
Proven experience in sustainability, community engagement, communications, or partnership working. Experience managing projects and campaigns in a political or public sector environment is desirable.

About you
You will be a motivated, organised, and dynamic individual with excellent analytical and communication skills. Comfortable working in a team and maintaining relationships across diverse stakeholders. Able to meet deadlines and adapt to a changing political environment.

A valid UK driving licence is essential as travel across the borough is required.

A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken to ensure suitability for the role.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in sustainability, environmental science, community engagement, communications, or related fields are desirable but not essential. A strong commitment to the aims of the Climate and Ecological Emergency and community-led action is required.