Partnership and Engagement Officer (Climate Change)

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils ,
London, Greater London
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The Role Are you passionate about climate change and are interested in engaging with residents, local organisations, and businesses on this topic? Are you an experienced administrator with experience in event organising and relationship building? The purpose of this role is to co-ordinate engagement and partnership activity on climate change for Wandsworth Council, based on the Wandsworth Environment and Sustainability Strategy. This will involve working with local people and partner organisations in Wandsworth to share messages from the Climate Change Strategy and encourage involvement in reaching the Council's climate change targets. The administration around organising public events, seminars, and sharing communications will be a large part of this role. Key skills required for this role include project management, stakeholder engagement, event co-ordination and strong administrative skills. You will need to be confident making arrangements with partners in person, by phone and online. Sometimes you will need to present to groups. This role will be working in the Community and Partnerships Department, and will work closely with colleagues in the Policy team who lead the Wandsworth Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan. The Community and Partnerships team works across Wandsworth borough to engage with residents, voluntary groups and key stakeholders, building relationships and developing strategies to tackle key issues. This is an exciting time to be involved in the climate change work, a high-profile issue. Through this role, you will have good exposure to different departments, including the Policy, Planning, and Engagement teams, build relationships with external residents, voluntary and business organisations, and have the opportunity to work with councillors. This is a two-year fixed term contract' In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance, and a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities is also offered. Indicative Recruitment Timeline Closing Date: 5 July 2020 Shortlisting Date: 10 July 2020 Interview Date: 16 July 2020 Useful Information: Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. For an informal discussion on this role, please contact Elizabeth Kingdom, Partnership Officer, by emailing Elizabeth.kingdom@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk or calling 07850913861. Interviews will be held virtually using online video conferencing. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Important Information: Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Attached documents * Job Profile Apply

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