Environmental Project Officer

Post Ref: CC319

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Calderdale’s climate action is a huge team effort across the whole Council and the whole Borough. We are nationally recognised as leading the way, having won the ‘Leadership in responding to the climate emergency’ category at the prestigious MJ Local Government Achievement Awards in June 2024. We are now recruiting an Environmental Project Officer to help deliver our work.

The successful applicant will work to deliver projects, support others, and improve policy. The Calderdale Climate Action Plan guides priorities and local action. We are looking for someone who is adept at forming relationships and influencing others, presenting, building a business case for change, and managing data and performance.

If you have a track record in developing and delivering environmental improvements in a business or corporate environment, we would like to hear from you.

This role will offer the successful candidate experience in working on a diverse range of sustainability topics with support from senior managers and innovative communities. Strong community and Council ambition climate action makes Calderdale an exciting place to work.

Employees of the Council enjoy a comprehensive reward and benefits package, which includes generous terms and conditions of employment and access to a wide range of retail discounts and lifestyle savings to name a few.

If you have any informal queries about this post prior to application, please call Sam Saxby on 07702 656876 or email sam.saxby@calderdale.gov.uk

Closing Date: Monday 10th March 2025

Interview Date: 19th / 20th March 2025

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision, we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date; an early submission is advised.