Location
County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£45,309 - £49,407 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Climate Resilience team to play a leading role in delivering the Council’s commitments and strategic outcomes on climate adaptation and the environment. You will lead on and support the development and delivery of our climate adaptation work as set out in the Climate Resilience Delivery Plan. You will support the development and delivery of environmental policies and strategies. You will work in partnership with internal and external partners, stakeholders, and local communities, building and maintaining effective working relationships. Your role will involve producing technical and non-technical reports and delivering workshops that require analysis and interpretation of data and information. You will present data and information to a broad range of audiences, including elected members and local communities.

Experience
- Developing, delivering and managing environmental policies, strategies, projects, and initiatives, including those relating to climate adaptation.
- Working with a range of partners and stakeholders, including in workshop settings.
- Managing staff and delivering high performance through leadership.
- Analysing and interpreting data to produce technical and non-technical reports for diverse audiences.

About you
- Thorough knowledge of environmental management, climate change adaptation, and associated legislation and statutory duties.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to negotiate, shape, and influence to achieve successful outcomes.
- Competency in engaging with communities through listening, dialogue, and understanding community needs to develop collaborative and inclusive solutions.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, meeting agreed targets and deadlines.
- Commitment to delivering accessible and inclusive services that meet the needs of all residents.
- Ability to speak fluent English is essential.

Qualifications
A relevant environmental degree, equivalent qualification(s), or equivalent work experience in an environmental area.