Climate Change Support Officer

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 have excellent written and verbal communication skills, good organisational skills, and excellent IT skills. You should have a keen interest in climate change, be a team player, be self-motivated, have the ability to work unsupervised, have a good level of creativity and innovative ideas, and be a strategic thinker. Basic design knowledge, experience of editing websites and a broad appreciation of local authority democratic and political processes are desirable.

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 the full job details and application process visit Handshake.  Non-Exeter Graduates can request the full job description and application form by emailing internships@exeter.ac.uk. We are not able to accept CVs, please use the Internship Application Form‌.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People': if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

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