Purpose of the Post
Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
Responsibility for functions . e.g. staff, budgets, equipment
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Main Duties
If you are passionate about helping improve the environment and want to work in a rapidly developing field, then this could be your dream job.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively are more important than having specific technical knowledge for this role. The successful candidate will need to be able to build and develop relationships working on multiple plans and projects simultaneously. This is a great opportunity for you to shape and influence how Gwynedd Council responds to the climate crisis and delivers the Climate and Nature Emergency Plan.
Be aware of up-to-date developments and factual evidence in climate change and provide appropriate advice on that to the Programme Manager and Climate Change Response Board .
Be alive to Welsh Government, Westminster and international policies in the field reporting so that the Board needs to on key issues that may have been relevant to their field;
Assist the Programme Manager in providing advice and guidance on how to meet the requirements within the climate change field.
Work together with elected members, officials at all levels and stakes holders in various fields to assist them in meeting the requirements in the field.
Lead on work streams within the Climate and Nature Emergency Plan acting as manager on individual projects on demand.
Analyze documents/information identifying or recommending steps for response.
Assist in developing business cases, identifying funding sources and preparing grant applications
Prepare and report to various audiences.
Deliver training.
Support and harmonise departments' efforts to ensure they deliver part of the climate change response Plan projects most effectively highlighting duplication when existing
Support the implementation of the communications plan attached to the Climate and Nature Emergency Plan.
Represent the council at any regional or sub-regional overview meetings relating to climate change and report back to the Board as required;
Be responsible for coordinating Board meeting arrangements.
As a member of staff at Gwynedd Council, you have the following responsibilities:
Responsibility for self-development.
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
Operate within the Council’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council’s information management guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
Commitment to reducing the Council’s carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council’s Carbon Footprint.
Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job.
Responsibility to report any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abuse