Perth and Kinross Council
Location
Perth, Perth & Kinross | United Kingdom
Job description
Climate Change & Zero Waste Manager PKC11226
£65,977 - £71,102
Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD
This newly created senior role is an exciting opportunity to lead on climate change and sustainability with a focus on waste strategy, resource management and circular economy.
The postholder will report to the Strategic Lead - Environment & Infrastructure, and manage an effective multi-disciplinary team of Climate Change & Zero Waste professionals who are championing climate action to achieve our goal of net zero.
The postholder will lead and co-ordinate the development of key strategies, taking account of national policy and legislation and oversee the delivery and management of action plans. This currently includes the Perth & Kinross Climate Change Strategy & Action Plan, Perth & Kinross Waste Management Plan, and requires the development of a new strategy to move us towards a Circular Economy.
Qualifications/experience:
- Degree in a relevant subject or substantial and demonstrable experience in strategy development and project delivery.
- Significant appropriate experience in one or more of the following areas - climate change, sustainable development, environmental policy, resource management, planning.
- A chartership from a relevant institute is desirable.
- Project/programme management skills.
- Experience of budget management and monitoring.
You must have a valid driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree. Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs
We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.
At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!
Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss. As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas. Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development. Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.What we can do for you
If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
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Salary
£65.98k - £71.1k per annum
