Job description

ASSISTANT PROJECT OFFICER SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE- FIXED TERM SEPTEMBER 2025 TO DECEMBER 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a to join our friendly and committed Sustainability and Climate Change Team for a fixed term period between September 2025 and December 2026.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work largely on the new Built For Change programme, supporting educational settings to respond to the climate emergency. There will also be opportunities to support other projects and the overall functioning of the Climate and Sustainability Team, playing a valuable part in the council&©s response to the climate emergency.
Working as part of a small, supportive and open team you will have the unique opportunity to work with local schools and other education settings, councillors, council officers and partner organisations to see through all aspects of delivering the programme. This will include grant management, developing and maintaining clear and effective communication with stakeholders and organising project related special events, engagement activities and site visits.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 29th June 2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 7th July. Please let us know of any dates during this time that you are unavailable.
For further information about the role responsibilities and the selection criteria, please refer to the job description and the detailed person specification attached with this advert.
More information about the council&©s work to address climate change can be found here: Climate emergency response | Sheffield City Council
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Victoria Penman, Sustainability Programme Officer
victoria.penman@sheffield.gov.uk

Please refer the Job description for details