Employer – Trafford Council
Address – Trafford Town Hall, Talbot
Road, Stretford, M32 0TH
Salary – £40,876 – £42,821 per annum
Salary Grade – Band 10
Job category –
Environment
Job Type –
Planning
Interview date – TBC
About
us
Trafford Council and its
partners in the public, private and third sectors are embarking on a Vision
which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s
huge potential. Our vision is working
together to build the best future for all our communities and everyone in
Trafford
Trafford
really is a great place to work. With a positive permission culture, we embrace
innovation and encourage performance. We’re keen to recruit someone with the
right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at
the heart of everything we do
As the Principal Sustainability and Climate Change Officer, you will be
responsible for leading the development and implementation of sustainability,
climate change and clean air policies for the borough. You will also lead on
green infrastructure provision from both a policy and delivery perspective.
This is an exciting time for an experienced
professional to lead on measures to address the Council’s declaration of a
climate emergency, deliver Trafford’s Carbon Neutral Action Plan, and support
the recently established Climate Emergency and Air Quality Commission for the
borough. This agenda is a priority for the Council and you will be at the
forefront of leading and coordinating an effective partnership approach
involving residents and the public, private and VCFSE sectors to meet the
challenge. Working at a senior level, you will also be involved in policy and
strategy development, such as the Plan for Everyone and the emerging Trafford
Local Plan. Setting the policy context and delivering improvements to the
borough’s green infrastructure will also be a key part of the role.
About
you
Trafford is a diverse and exciting place to work with excellent
opportunities for a challenging and varied workload. You
will be joining a busy, friendly, and proactive team with opportunities to work
with a range of public and private sector stakeholders. Trafford is home to the
Trafford Park Industrial Estate, the INTU Trafford Centre, Manchester United
Football Club and Lancashire County Cricket Club.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planning
professional looking to take the next step in their career, or move to a
dynamic and fast-paced local authority. Excellent
written and communication skills are essential as you will be interacting with
businesses, the general public, partner agencies, other Council officers and
elected members.
Applicants must have a degree or equivalent qualification
with experience and knowledge in producing and implementing sustainability
related policies and strategies.
About
the Role
Trafford’s Strategic Planning and Growth team is part of the wider Strategic
Growth Service which is based at the recently rebuilt Town Hall in Stretford,
and you will report to the Strategic Planning and Growth Manager. A flexible
hours and working policy is in place and some unsocial hours working is
required on occasions.
You
will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and
professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to
work and grow in a people-centred and values based organisation that promotes a
positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the
opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
About the Benefits
Trafford
recognises the importance of staff wellbeing and offer a number of initiatives
for staff including health and wellbeing events, mindfulness and running &
walking groups.
Our great benefits include:
- Pension
- Home Technology Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Simply Healthcare
- Employee Discount Scheme
– ‘Perks at Work’
- Flexible working
Trafford
the place continues to be one of the best places to live, in the country.
According to statistics, the borough scores highly in terms of recycling,
education, employment and crime reduction, and has a reputation of being one of
the safest places to live in Greater Manchester. It also has one of the lowest Council Tax
rates.
Trafford has some of the best schools in the country; it also has excellent
transport links and is globally recognised for its, sport, culture and leisure
interests.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Stephen
James, Head of Strategic Growth on 0161 912 4330.
Principal Sustainability and Climate Change Officer Role Profile.pdf