Climate Change Support Officer

University of Exeter • Honiton, Devon • 20h ago

Job Summary - East Devon District Council is looking for a recent graduate to support their team to deliver and maintain the carbon reduction measures set out in the Council’s Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills working with a range of stakeholders carrying out administrative tasks, managing systems, and coordinating social media marketing. You will be employed by the University of Exeter and seconded to East Devon District Council which means you can access the benefits on offer from both organisations. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) scheme and offers full time hours (36.5 p/w) for 12 months. This role offers hybrid work where you can work remote and from their Honiton offices. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships.

About You – You should be a graduate for any UK University who has a degree in an environmental discipline or being able to demonstrate a strong interest/knowledge in this area. You should be able to manage documents, databases, and administrative systems, have strong organisational and time management skills, and have proficiency in website maintenance and social media management for content creation and engagement. You should have skills in collating, analysing, and presenting data from multiple sources, have strong written and verbal communication skills and have excellent IT skills. You should have strong attention to detail, be team oriented, be proactive and innovative, be adaptable, and have a passion and commitment to support climate change initiative. You should also have a solid understanding of climate change issues, net zero objectives, and carbon reduction strategies.

The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount) and Salary Exchange Schemes (such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted membership to the university's sports facilities). The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team. You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, and career consultancy opportunities.

Application Closing Date: 28 November 2024
Interviews: To be confirmed

For further information please email internships@exeter.ac.uk

GBP Scheme Requirements
To be eligible to apply and undertake a GBP role the graduate must meet all of the following criteria:
*To undertake a graduate role through the GBP scheme, you must have either achieved your degree or be in your final year at any UK-based university.
*If you are in your final year, your working hours may be reduced to 15 hours per week (for undergraduates) or 6 hours per week (for postgraduates) to ensure you have the capacity to successfully complete your degree. More hours can be completed if your academic agrees and provides written confirmation.
*If you do not pass your degree, the GBP role will end early.
*You must have graduated in the UK within the last 3 years of your most recent degree (we will consider extenuating circumstances of potential applicants that may have prevented them from undertaking a graduate role within 3 years of graduation).
*The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.
*At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK and evidence must be provided in advance of the appointment. Candidates should continue to have permission for the duration of the GBP contract. This includes British citizens, individuals with an EU Pre-Settlement or EU-Settlement Status; and those with a Graduate Route Visa.
*All graduates need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role.

How to apply
Please apply by completing the Internship Application Form (downloadable here: https://bit.ly/3AEthv7), following instructions on the form and returning it to The Internships Team at internships@exeter.ac.uk as an email attachment by the closing date: 28/11/2024. We do not accept CVs so please make sure you send a completed application form.