Sustainability Project Officer

About the Role

The environment, and living and working sustainably, is at the centre of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s plans for the next five years and beyond. We are committed to reducing our own environmental impact and supporting local residents and businesses to do the same.

We are looking for a Sustainability Project Officer to work with services across the Council and partners in the local area to help us achieve this. 

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is a friendly and forward thinking local authority. This post provides an exciting opportunity to be a champion for sustainability, shape our future work and facilitate change across the organisation and the borough. 

If you think you have got what it takes, we would love to hear from you.

About the Person 

- Comprehensive knowledge of environmental sustainability issues
- Excellent project management skills
- A great communicator, with strong interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic and motivated to achieve results

Staff Benefits

In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits. 

We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please call Cath Rose, Head of Corporate Policy, Projects & Performance, on 01737 276766.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Closing date: 1st December 2022

Values and Behaviours

Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.

 
See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us. http://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20044/your_council/915/working_here