Trainee Environment and Sustainability Officer

Are you a motivated individual with a passion for the local environment in relation to climate change and net-zero, biodiversity and local nature recovery and waste and resources management? We have an exciting trainee position within the Environment Service.

We are looking for a dedicated individual to undertake a career graded opportunity to support the Council in safeguarding the environment across the Isles of Scilly.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow and develop as a key member of the Environment Services team, where you will support the delivery of a wide variety of services in relation to climate change and net zero, biodiversity and nature recovery and waste and resources management.

This is a career graded post subject to meeting the post objectives including the requisite knowledge, skills and experience, the post holder will be able to progress from Grade 3 (Trainee Environment & Sustainability Officer) and Grade 4 (Trainee Environment & Sustainability Officer) through to a Grade 5.

You will work closely with the island community and external partners to support the Council’s responsibilities for the Environment on a day-to-day basis.

The role will include a focus on, but not be limited to, the following:

• Supporting delivery of the Council’s Climate Change Action Plan and its journey towards net-zero
• Supporting delivery of the Council’s Waste Reduction Strategy
• Supporting the Council in relation to its enhanced duties for biodiversity and nature recovery
• Working collaboratively with internal and external partners
• Responding to enquiries from the public and stakeholders

This is a diverse role requiring excellent interpersonal skills alongside the ability to work within an operational and regulatory framework.

This role will suit someone who is looking to develop a career in the Environmental sector, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is ready for a new challenge.

Significant training opportunities are available, including a Level 7 Apprenticeship for the right person. The post holder will gain an in-depth understanding of how the Council delivers its responsibilities for safeguarding the Environment. The roles and responsibilities of this position can be adapted to suit differing levels of prior experience.

Benefits include:

• A benefits platform offering 100s of discounts with major retailers 
• A generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days pro rata per annum plus bank holidays.
• Eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities

For an informal discussion please telephone Rebecca Williams (Head of Environment) on 01720 424450 or rebecca.williams@scilly.gov.uk

To apply please complete an application form on the right hand side of this advert and return to humanresources@scilly.gov.uk