Climate Change Apprentice

Provide project support to a range of projects including involvement in the implementation of services and initiatives in particular the Council’s carbon reduction and climate change activities – organise meetings, briefings, training sessions with / for officers, staff, members and third parties including diary management and meeting support including minutes and update of action log. Ensure that the relevant business intelligence information is collected and appraised to inform decision making, policy development and project delivery. Identify and deliver wide ranging service improvement and commercial opportunities. Monitor trends and changes and ensure your knowledge is maintained for new legislation, good practice and emerging technologies. Help to prioritise and schedule workload, track and manage deadlines, chase up and reports progress of actions agreed in projects and programmes. Identify ways and encourage others to make a positive contribution to the improvement of service delivery aligned to climate change action plan, strategies and policies. Liaise with appropriate colleagues and secure funding to support the Council’s climate change ambitions by identifying, preparing and submitting external funding bids as and when opportunities arise. Provide appropriate training to internal staff to promote better understanding of climate change and how it affects services and people. Work with the Council’s Communications and Marketing department to effectively communicate the delivery of the carbon reduction measures and the climate change activities to a variety of audiences. Using highly effective communication skills work with internal and external stakeholders on initiatives across the borough aimed at delivering the actions within the climate change action plan and the Council’s Priorities.

Training:

This blended learning programme is taught through tutor-supported online study and learning, with one on-campus study block per module. Apprentices will spend eight face-to-face immersive days at the prestigious, triple accredited Business School in central Manchester for tutorials, workshops and masterclasses.

Training Outcome:

As you approach the end of your apprenticeship, you will receive guidance and support from our dedicated Apprenticeship Officer in applying for opportunities within Halton Borough Council. We are eager to ensure that any apprentice that joins us as an apprentice, is given every chance to secure permanent, long-term employment with us.

Employer Description:
Halton Borough Council is the local authority responsible for the borough of Halton, a unitary authority in Cheshire, England. All our colleagues at Halton have made a positive commitment to delivering great outcomes for our communities. Whoever joins us will share that passion for outstanding service, and strongly align with the values which define our workplace culture; Working Together – building fantastic relationships with colleagues and customers. Continuous Improvement – Keeping great service delivery at the heart of everything we do. Personal Growth – Learning, growing and developing ourselves. Accountability – doing what we say we are going to do. Inspiring Leadership – positive roles models and leading by example.

Working Hours :
We offer a flexible working pattern of 37 hours between the hours of 9am and 5:30pm, Monday - Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Interest in climate change,Maintain relevant knowledge,Interpersonal skills