Climate Action Officer
Job Description
Climate Action Officer
£45,750 - £49,056 per annum
Overall Purpose of Job
London Borough of Newham is committed to delivering a just transition in the borough through climate action that reduces emissions, increases equity and builds future readiness for our residents. The Climate Action Officer role will work to support these principles across a wide range of areas, with a particular focus on key workstreams relating to climate resilience and circular economy.
Newham published its award-winning Just Transition Plan in December 2023, offering a framework for climate action that is both intersectional and rooted in climate justice. Under this framework, Newham is undertaking exciting work across the full climate spectrum, from retrofitting social homes to transforming food systems, strengthening biodiversity and championing community energy. With a small but efficient team, we are devoted to moving towards Net Zero whilst tackling the most salient issues in Newham today, including air quality, fuel poverty and climate risks.
As Climate Action Officer, you will lead on the delivery of the EU-funded Blossom project, drive climate work with Newham’s schools, and take ownership of fundraising bids. This exciting and multifaceted role will give you a broad range of skills and experience in tackling the climate crisis across a wide array of subject areas.
Job Context
Key tasks and accountabilities are intended to be a guide to the range and level of work expected of the post holder. This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may fall to the post holder and employees will be expected to carry out such other reasonable duties which may be required from time to time.
Closing date: 29th March 2026
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.
We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.
The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn .
About Us
The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.
Climate Action Officer
£45,750 - £49,056 per annum
Overall Purpose of Job
London Borough of Newham is committed to delivering a just transition in the borough through climate action that reduces emissions, increases equity and builds future readiness for our residents. The Climate Action Officer role will work to support these principles across a wide range of areas, with a particular focus on key workstreams relating to climate resilience and circular economy.
Newham published its award-winning Just Transition Plan in December 2023, offering a framework for climate action that is both intersectional and rooted in climate justice. Under this framework, Newham is undertaking exciting work across the full climate spectrum, from retrofitting social homes to transforming food systems, strengthening biodiversity and championing community energy. With a small but efficient team, we are devoted to moving towards Net Zero whilst tackling the most salient issues in Newham today, including air quality, fuel poverty and climate risks.
As Climate Action Officer, you will lead on the delivery of the EU-funded Blossom project, drive climate work with Newham’s schools, and take ownership of fundraising bids. This exciting and multifaceted role will give you a broad range of skills and experience in tackling the climate crisis across a wide array of subject areas.
Job Context
- The post holder reports to the Head of Strategy in the Climate Action Team.
- The post holder will be appointed on a two-year fixed term contract.
- The post holder may be required to work evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays, in order to meet service requirements and specifically to carry out consultation and representational tasks with residents and other stakeholders.
Key tasks and accountabilities are intended to be a guide to the range and level of work expected of the post holder. This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may fall to the post holder and employees will be expected to carry out such other reasonable duties which may be required from time to time.
- Work in partnership with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to deliver climate projects relating to energy, circular economy and climate resilience, and to embed climate action across the council.
- Support the Head of Strategy and Head of Green Economy in delivering corporate objectives, promoting best practice within the council and delivering the three principles of Newham’s Just Transition Plan: increasing equity, reducing emissions and building future readiness.
- Oversee the EU Blossom project by facilitating information sharing, managing Living Labs and attending regular meetings throughout the programme.
- Work with school stakeholders to facilitate the creation of Climate Action Plans and projects relating to community energy, nature, food growing and more.
- Support in developing a sustainable procurement policy to help reduce the emissions from the goods and services purchased by service areas across the council
- Support in managing and assessing applications to the council’s Carbon Offset Fund.
- Lead site-based activities with schools, businesses and community groups, including managing engagement events, delivering workshops and training.
- Contribute to resident and stakeholder engagement processes, working closely with the Just Transition Delivery Lead. This may involve the creation of tailored, non-technical content, as well as written communications, community co-design sessions and administration tasks.
- Assist in identifying new fundraising opportunities. Support and prepare funding bids, monitor emerging funding opportunities and support applications for relevant grants.
- Work flexibly between home and office to meet service needs.
- Carry out any other duties as required by your line manager from time to time in accordance with the grading of the post.
Closing date: 29th March 2026
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.
We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.
The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn .
About Us
The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.