Work location: 145 King Street, Hammersmith, W6 9XY Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check Job Reference: LBHF618138 About the role: Hammersmith and Fulham Council declared a climate and ecological emergency and have set an ambitious net zero carbon emissions target for the borough by 2030. The Climate Engagement and Behaviour Change Lead is a role for an inspiring communicator, passionate climate leader, and effective change maker. The role leads the council’s approach to community engagement, social action and consultation in the context of addressing the climate and ecological emergency. The postholder will work closely with colleagues in the Climate Team and across the Council to deliver on the council’s vision to tackle climate change, building on work to embed a low-carbon culture across the organsiation. The postholder will additionally work with, support and drive progress on net zero among stakeholders in the wider borough including community groups, academic partners, businesses, schools and other organisations. Workstreams will include changing behaviour across the borough through evidence-based and innovative techniques; the H&F Climate Alliance which is a collaborative network for all organisations to work towards the net-zero carbon emissions target; and the council’s value of ‘Doing things with residents not to them’, with reference to socially and economically excluded residents while understanding the importance of engaging the borough's high emitters. The successful applicant will need to work strategically across the organisation to proactively engage with staff, third sector organisations, amenity groups and residents’ organisations to increase civic engagement; participation and involvement in the climate change agenda. The postholder will need to have excellent knowledge of the climate crisis, an interest in environmental issues, exceptional interpersonal skills and be able to manage staff and work in a dynamic team environment. The workload will be varied, diverse and results focused. The role includes effective delivery of digital platforms that enable community activities, events, ‘place shaping’ and engagement mechanisms that bring residents, council services and partner agencies together around tackling the climate and ecological emergency. Please refer to the Role Profile for more information. Our People Values: How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do. We are fair We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all. We are caring We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success. We are collaborators We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone. We are driven We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses. Our commitment to you: At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working. Click HERE to find out more. We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents. It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE. Asking for Adjustments We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at [email protected] or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU. Closing date: 8 th September 2024 Contact details for an informal discussion: Hinesh Mehta, Assistant Director Climate Change via email at [email protected]