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GBP 7176 Climate Emergency Support Officer

University of Exeter Internships
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Job Summary

Devon County Council are looking for a recent graduate to support the Devon Climate Emergency Project Manager, principally with partner and wider stakeholder engagement and communications requirements of the Devon Climate Emergency project. You will work alongside different stakeholders allowing you to develop your communication, project coordination, marketing, and organisation skills.

This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) scheme and offers a full-time contract until March 2025 with the potential to extend. You will be employed by the University of Exeter and seconded to Devon County Council’s Environment Group, which is based at County Hall, Exeter. The Environment Group includes a range of specialist officers covering issues relating to ecology, marine and estuaries, landscapes, flooding, historic environment, energy and climate change. The team works flexibly from home or the office. There will be a need to attend physical engagement events in Devon, such as the County Show. 

 

Key Dates

Closing Date: 28/4/24

Interview Date: 8/5/24

Start Date: 27/5/24

End Date: 31/3/25 with the potential to extend for a further 12 months.

 

Salary: £25,007 per annum.

 

Purpose of the Role

Devon County Council is leading a Devon-wide response to the climate emergency. Thirty organisations are working together through the Devon Climate Emergency Response Group to implement a Devon Carbon Plan and the Devon, Cornwall, and Isles of Scilly Climate Adaptation Strategy. More information about the project is available at www.devonclimateemergency.org.uk 

The main purpose of this job is to support the stakeholder management and engagement requirements of the Devon Climate Emergency project, working closely with the Devon Climate Emergency Project Manager. You will interact with the Marketing, Press & PR Teams at Devon County Council. You will also assist similar teams of the partner organisations on the Devon Climate Emergency Response Group to ensure communications are consistent across the project partners. You will help to ensure the partners feel involved in the project and will network with them and wider stakeholders to increase engagement and awareness of the partnership’s activities and to promote the activities to an extensive audience. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To lead the delivery of a broad range of communication activity with the support of the Devon Climate Emergency Project Manager. 
  • Devise, deliver and evaluate high quality marketing and communication activities.
  • Organise engagement events for the public and project partners as may be necessary.
  • Represent the project at events/meetings.
  • Maintain and create content for the Devon Climate Emergency website.
  • Produce press releases and other forms of media communication for the project partners. 
  • Work on, manage, and continually innovate the project’s approach to social media.
  • Monitor the impact of communications and marketing activity, preparing data and reports for the Devon Climate Emergency Project Manager and project partners.
  • Ensure all communications and marketing activities are accessible to everyone, such as hard-to-reach groups, and that they are in line with Devon County council’s commitment to equality and diversity.
  • Help collate and share activity being implemented across Devon that is delivering the Devon Carbon Plan and the Devon, Cornwall, and Isles of Scilly Climate Adaptation Strategy.
  • Prepare papers and minutes for partnership meetings.
  • Support the Devon Climate Emergency Project Manager with other tasks commensurate with the role. 

 

Training and Development - What Skills and Experience will this Opportunity Provide?

  • Training will be largely on the job and through informal internal training with Devon County Council. 
  • You will gain project management, marketing, and communications experience.
  • You will have the opportunity to build your connections as you liaise with internal and external teams and individuals.

You will be asked to complete the university’s mandatory online training in: 

  • Prevent Duty - Inclusive, Cohesive and Safe Universities 
  • Equality and Diversity Introduction 
  • Health and Safety Introduction 
  • Information Governance

 

Support Available

  • Daily line management and support will be provided by the Devon Climate Emergency Project Manager within Devon County Council’s Environment Team.
  • The Environment Group employs several GBPs who you will be able to network with and develop alongside.   
  • The university offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team.

 

The Benefits

  • Devon County Council operates a flexitime system.
  • Travel expenses or personal mileage will be paid when out on official business.
  • You will have access to discounted gym membership.
  • Travel to work schemes.

You will also have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University including: 

  • Generous pension 
  • A holiday allowance of 39 days per year 
  • Totum Card (student discount) 
  • Salary Exchange Schemes such as the Cycle to Work Scheme 
  • Discounted membership to the university's sports facilities including cricket centre, indoor/outdoor pools, squash courts and fitness centre’s. 
  • The university offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team. 
  • All Graduates are offered a ‘how to make the most of your internship’ guide.
  • You will have access to the university’s Career Mentor Scheme and career consultancy opportunities.
  • You will have access to the university’s extensive suite of online training which includes Excel, presentation skills, and negotiation skills.
  • You will be invited to quarterly networking and professional development events through ‘The Graduate Network’ exclusively for GBP’s and their line managers.

 

About You (Person Specification)

Essential-E; Desirable-D

 

Education and Experience

  • You should have graduated from a UK-based university in the last three years, ideally in an environmental discipline (E)
  • Previous experience in a communications-related field (D)
  • Communication – including writing newsletters, articles, website material, using social media and other comms channels (video etc). (D) 
  • Organising events and webinars (D)
  • Partnership working (D)

 

Skills

  • Able to carry out the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where necessary (E)
  • Excellent written communication skills (E)
  • Excellent verbal communication skills (E) 
  • Good organisational skills (E)
  • Basic design knowledge (D)
  • Experience of editing websites (e.g. WordPress) (D)
  • Excellent IT skills, including a comprehensive understanding of all Microsoft Office applications (E)

 

Personal Qualities

  • Keen interest in climate change (E)
  • Team player (E)
  • Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised (E)
  • Good level of creativity and innovative ideas (E)
  • Strategic thinker (E)
  • A broad appreciation of local authority democratic and political processes (D)
  • Commitment to equal opportunities when carrying out their duties (E)

 

Other requirements

  • You must be available for full-time employment for the duration of the internship.

 

About Devon County Council’s Environment Group

At Devon County Council, we work together to improve life across Devon for everyone. We want to create a place that people enjoy living in, as well as a place that you enjoy working. You’ll see the impact you’re making every day, whether you work in healthcare, education, roads and transport or waste and recycling. Make Devon proud. 

We are a trusted, inclusive, and innovative Council, committed to putting people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. We aim to unlock the potential in every individual and to collectively support teams and service areas to deliver the best outcomes for the people of Devon. We are ambitious for our people and will empower and enable them to use their skills and knowledge to shape Devon County Council’s future.

 

Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) Scheme Requirements 

  • To undertake a graduate role through the GBP scheme, you must have either achieved your degree or be in your final year at any UK-based university.  
  • If you are in your final year, your working hours may be reduced to 15 hours per week (for undergraduates) or 6 hours per week (for postgraduates) to ensure you have the capacity to successfully complete your degree. More hours can be completed if your academic agrees and provides written confirmation. 
  • If you do not pass your degree, the GBP role will end early. 
  • You must have graduated in the UK within the last 3 years of your most recent degree (we will consider extenuating circumstances of potential applicants that may have prevented them from undertaking a graduate role within 3 years of graduation). 
  • The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.  
  • We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and engage with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark) and LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) 
  • Learn about the university’s commitment to the Disability Confident scheme here 
  • At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK and evidence must be provided in advance of the appointment. Examples of suitable evidence can be found in the Intern Guidance- Proving Right to Work the UK guide. Candidates should continue to have permission for the duration of the GBP contract. This includes British citizens, individuals with an EU Pre-Settlement or EU-Settlement Status; and those with a Graduate Route Visa. 
  • All graduates need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role. 

 

How to Apply 

  • Download and complete the attached Internship Application Form. CVs cannot be accepted. Please make sure you have downloaded the latest copy of the Internship Application Form.  
  • Guidance and useful tips for completing your application are found on the Internship Application Form.   
  • Refer to the job details contained within the advert when writing your personal statement.  
  • Use the STAR approach to evidence each requirement in the Person Specification.   
  • You should insert the correct reference code on the application form: GBP 7176  
  • Please save your Internship Application Form as ‘your name - GBP 7176’    
  • The University is a Disability Confident employer and as such this policy applies to recruitment through GBP Scheme. Applicants who identify a disability on the application form will be offered an interview if their application demonstrates they meet the essential criteria.  
  • Please also include details of any reasonable adjustments you may need for an interview or to undertake the role.   
  • You should explain why you would like to work for the employing organisation and why you think you would be a suitable candidate for this role.   
  • Send your completed application (not by OneDrive) to internships@exeter.ac.uk, with the reference code: GBP 7176 in the subject bar of your email, by the closing date.  

 

Further Guidance and Support 

  • (Exeter graduates only) You can refer to the My Career Zone Digital resources on application and interview preparation here.    
  • (Exeter graduates only) If you need support with your application, you can book an appointment with a professional Careers Consultant by emailing careers@exeter.ac.uk.  
  • Unless stated, interview expenses will not be paid. 
  • It is recommended that you check your online presence on social media to ensure it represents you well, as some employers may undertake online research of their applicants.  
  • If you have any questions, you can email the Internships Team at internships@exeter.ac.uk