Location
County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 4QD

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£35,412 per annum

About the Role
Join Devon County Council’s ambitious Climate and Sustainability Team and play a key role in delivering corporate and community environmental performance improvements. You will lead the delivery of the new Low Carbon Supply Chain Strategy, part of the Corporate Carbon Reduction Plan, focusing on improving data capture systems, upskilling staff, and engaging suppliers to minimise carbon emissions from the goods, works, and services procured by the council.

Working closely with the Procurement Team and service leads, you will shape specifications, influence contract management, and engage directly with suppliers to reduce emissions and enhance environmental outcomes. This highly collaborative role involves working across the council and with external partners as part of the Environmental Sustainability Group, which brings together expertise in climate, ecology, heritage, landscape, flood and coastal risk.

You will also have the opportunity to develop and lead wider climate and sustainability projects and contribute to the Devon Climate Emergency and other environmental partnerships. The team’s work spans climate resilience, energy planning, renewable energy deployment, building retrofit, carbon offsetting, low carbon travel solutions, local food initiatives, and community and schools engagement.

Devon County Council is committed to becoming a net-zero organisation by 2030 and supporting the county to reach net-zero by 2050 at the latest. This role offers the chance to help shape this journey in one of the UK’s most beautiful and environmentally diverse regions. Flexible working and a supportive team environment are offered to help you make a real difference.

Experience
Substantial experience in a similar role, including influencing procurement processes to improve environmental outcomes. Proven ability to manipulate, interpret, and be led by data. Experience working across disciplines and managing complexity to develop innovative environmental solutions.

About you
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences and build strong working relationships. A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to lead projects and influence change. Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment and passionate about environmental sustainability and climate resilience.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in environmental sustainability, climate change, or related fields are desirable. A commitment to continuous professional development and staying abreast of climate and sustainability initiatives is essential.