Location
Sutton, London Borough of Sutton (Hybrid Working)

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
£38,256 - £44,685 per annum (£46,968 unconsolidated maximum)

About the Role
This role is based within the Council’s Climate Action and Emergency Planning team. The postholder will be responsible for delivering and facilitating projects that support the Council’s Environment Strategy, Climate Emergency Response Plan, and Waste Strategy. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and the local community to drive action on climate change.

Key activities include:
- Developing, supporting, and successfully delivering a range of sustainability projects
- Inspiring and motivating others to implement climate change and waste minimisation improvements through communications and community engagement, both internally and externally
- Contributing to networks and themed groups that facilitate climate action
- Monitoring and reporting on the council’s environmental performance and analysing performance management data
- Providing environmental advice and support regarding projects, commissioning, procurement, and council policy
- Assisting and leading in identifying and producing funding bids aligned with team business plans, strategies, and priorities

About the Borough
The London Borough of Sutton is located less than 30 minutes by train from Central London with excellent transport links. Sutton is known for its award-winning parks, low crime rates, affordable housing, and excellent schools. The borough is home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research, and is developing the London Cancer Hub, a world-leading life-science district.

Sutton is committed to improving health, wellbeing, education, and regeneration, working closely with residents and vulnerable groups to maintain independence and create a balanced community. The Council plays a key role in the South London Partnership, focusing on strategic growth, regeneration, and investment to make Sutton a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

About Us
Sutton Council is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact and achieving net zero carbon status by 2030 as part of the “Ambitious for Sutton 2022-2027” corporate plan. The Climate Action and Emergency Planning service leads efforts to reduce carbon emissions, adapt to climate impacts, and improve waste management through resident engagement.

We offer a supportive, friendly, and collaborative working environment with opportunities for career growth and development. Our benefits include generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities, employee discounts, pension scheme, cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes, and confidential health and wellbeing support.

Experience
Proven experience in delivering sustainability or environmental projects, community engagement, and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Experience in monitoring and reporting environmental performance is desirable.

About You
You are motivated by environmental challenges and have a strong interest in tackling the climate crisis. You possess excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and mobilise others. You are flexible, able to manage competing deadlines, and enjoy working in a dynamic, challenging environment. Building and maintaining effective relationships with colleagues, partners, and the community comes naturally to you.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in environmental science, sustainability, project management, or a related field are desirable but not essential. A commitment to continuous learning and development is important.