There is currently one full-time, fixed term contract post until 31 March 2027, subject to review.
The post holder will directly support the Climate Team on technical matters relating to the assessment of climate risk and hazards, impacts and solutions, providing options, advice, guidance and best practice to the city and council.
The position will be line managed by the Climate Programme Manager - City but will be located within a matrix structure to facilitate cross-functional and collaborative working across the broader climate team and maintain a flexible approach and the efficient allocation of resources to enable agile working in a complex, fast moving environment.
Provide technical leadership contributing to the development, delivery and periodic review of an adaptation plan for Belfast and the council to support enhanced risk resilience in key sectors that are vulnerable to climate change.
Provide technical advice and support to the work of the Climate Programme Board, the APWG, the Resilience and Sustainability Board, the Climate Commission and other relevant bodies in relation to adaptation and climate resilience, acting as an ambassador for the natural environment.
As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome.
And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.
As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.