Are you passionate about advancing climate change adaptation in the UK? We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Climate Adaptation Coordination and Engagement Officer to join the Severn Estuary Partnership (SEP) supporting our involvement in the UKRI funded Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change (MACC) Hub.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in coordinating and collaborating with Hub partners, facilitating workshops, and driving the integration of adaptation strategies across the UK.
About the Hub:
The new £5 million UKRI Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change (MACC) Hub, is being launched to deliver faster and more impactful action in the UK to help all four nations better prepare for the predicted effects of climate change. Led by King’s College London, the Hub aims to inform a national climate change adaptation plan by addressing current barriers around public awareness, policy, legislation, and climate data that might be hindering the UK’s ability to adapt to global warming.
The Hub involves eight universities and five climate partnership organisations, working side by side over the next three years. Hub activities will be implemented through regional centres, each leading on one of the key barriers to adaptation, with a Hub Secretariat and Policy Response Unit based at King’s College London and supported by King’s Policy Institute.
We’d like to hear from you if you:
- have strong experience in climate adaptation, environmental management, or related fields
- have excellent coordination and collaboration skills
- a proven ability to facilitate workshops and synthesize complex information, along with strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Have experience in knowledge management and decision support tool development and ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits and opportunities for progression. We are a proud Living Wage supporter.
Joining us means becoming part of a leading initiative to advance climate change adaptation in the UK, collaborating with renowned institutions and experts in the field. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on national and regional adaptation strategies, contributing to meaningful change and resilience in the face of climate challenges.
Informal enquiries may be made to Alys Morris, email: MorrisA18@cardiff.ac.uk and Emma McKinley, email: mckinleye1@cardiff.ac.uk
For further details about working in Cardiff University please contact John Evans, email: EvansJ13@cardiff.ac.uk
This position is full time (35 hours per week), and is fixed term until 30th September 2027.
Salary: £33,232 - £35,880 per annum (Grade 5)
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Closing date: Friday, 14 Februry 2025
Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
