Project Support Officer (Climate Change and Sustainability)
Employer: Arun District CouncilSalary: £35,570 – £37,563 per annumLocation: Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West SussexContract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full TimeHours: 37 hours per week. the role does require occasional evening work (will be limited).DBS Check: NoClosing Date: 05/10/2026 at 23:59Reference: P/26/343864
At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could bethat difference.
Overall Job Purpose:
- To assist in the delivery of the Council’s Climate Action and Biodiversity Work Plan and The Carbon Neutral Strategy.
- To support and influence the procurement of goods and services to ensure that the Council engages suppliers and contractors who are aligned with the Council’s carbon reduction objectives
- To support and deliver carbon reduction initiatives within Council services and with external stakeholders, with a focus on suppliers and local SMEs/business owners but to also include residents, schools, staff, elected members and others.
- To increase engagement around climate change and sustainability with stakeholders, both internally and externally, with a focus on suppliers and local SMEs/ businesses but to also include residents, schools, staff, elected members, and others.
For more information about joining the Climate Change and Sustainability Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).
Please note that regular office attendance is a necessary requirement for this particular post.
We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers their employees.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Will Page, Climate Change and Sustainability Manager via the following: william.page@arun.gov.uk or Telephone: 07824 087865
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