Climate & Environment Officer
Organisation: The National Trust for Scotland
Salary: £36,469 - £40,342 pro-rata, per annum
Location: Hermiston Quay
JOB PURPOSE
This job exists to support the Environment and Climate Change Manager, helping coordinate the National Trust for Scotland’s climate change and environmental management activities, and the delivery and mainstreaming of the Trust’s environmental objectives.
They will liaise with staff across the organisation to improve compliance with all relevant legislation and support in rolling out a new Climate and Environment Policy and new Climate and Environment Action Plan.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Data collection, analysis and reporting to inform the Trust’s environmental management
Provide advice to property staff on request and through production of briefings and contributions to project development
Support the development of climate change and environment related policy, standards and guidance.
Support the delivery of new staff climate change awareness training
Support the development of a new Green Champions Network
Procure specialist advice and research into heritage related climate change adaptation.
The post holder will support the development of systems for the ongoing collection of information to achieve systematic reporting for environmental indicators.
Help develop and report on performance measures, track progress with compliance, and the implementation of targets within plans and strategies – in particular the new Climate and Environment Action Plan
Supporting the running of the Trust’s internal Climate and Environment Group
Contribute to the wider work of the department and the Trust as required
Application Deadline: Sunday 22/09/2024