Climate Adaptation Officer

• Suffolk County Council 
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid working
• Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Contract: Fixed Term or Secondment for up to 3 years 

We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Climate Adaptation Officer and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.  

Reimagine the possibilities. 

Your role and responsibilities 

The primary purpose of this post is to:

• To work proactively with public sector partners to map out and deliver a range of climate adaptation projects across Suffolk in response to the declaration of a Climate Emergency and the global climate crisis.
• Work closely with the Suffolk Climate Action Team and other stakeholders to deliver key projects and awareness to businesses, communities, schools and residents as required.  
• Play a key role in assisting Suffolk’s Councils work towards a sustainable and resilient Suffolk and provide support to all Suffolk’s Local Authorities as well as other organisations working across the county. 

About you

You will need the ability to work independently, you will be highly organised, able to prioritise work and be self-motivated. You will manage your own workload, and plan and carry out individual projects from inception to completion. You will have a thorough working understanding of climate change. You will need to be a people person and be able to develop relationships with stakeholders.

We hope you’ll bring real passion to achieve environmental improvements and collaborate with others to meet the challenges and opportunities of climate change. 

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word)If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

The team 

The role will be part of the Suffolk Climate Action Team, which is funded by all Suffolk’s Local Authorities as well as other organisations working locally and is hosted within Suffolk County Council’s Environment Strategy Team. This is a dynamic group of professionals committed to delivering within schools, homes and businesses, as well as supporting Suffolk’s communities, to ensure residents benefit from the transition to a low carbon economy and ensuring growth in Suffolk is inclusive. The team works in a flexible way and embraces remote working where this improves efficiency in the delivery of our shared objectives. This post will also work one day a week with the Suffolk Resilience Forum team who coordinate multiagency working to plan, prepare, respond and recover from major incidents. This post will look to integrate climate adaptation awareness into this partnership. 

The team works in a flexible way and embraces remote working where this improves efficiency in the delivery of our shared objectives.

Empowering Everyone 

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. 

For more information 

Please contact Emma Dixon for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing [email protected]

If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application. 

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word). 

1. Tell us about a time you supported or contributed to a climate or environmental project. What was your role, and what were the key outcomes?
2. Give us an example of when you have had to influence or negotiate with sceptical audiences to gain support for sustainability initiatives. What approach did you take and what was the result?
3. Describe a situation where you have successfully developed relationships and partnerships with stakeholders (e.g. local authorities, contractors) to deliver environmental initiatives. What was your role and what actions did you take?

Please use Arial font size 11 

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and anonymous CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or [email protected]

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 03456 014412.  If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11:30pm, 12 October 2025

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid