Climate Adaptation Assistant

Climate Adaptation Assistant Contract type: Fixed term (until the end of March 2027) Working hours: Part time (18.75 hours a week, 0.5 FTE) Salary: £27,000 per annum FTE (£13,500 per annum for 18.75 hours a week) Location: Cheddar, BS27. Opportunity for hybrid working. Site and office visits as required. About The Employer Our client is a local independent charity, and the only organisation uniquely focused on improving the natural environment of Somerset for the benefit of wildlife and people. They champion Somerset''s stunning, diverse, and important natural environment, making the case for nature to the public and politicians. They protect wildlife and lead the recovery of the environment by example, including on their nature reserves. About You and the Role As Climate Adaptation Assistant, you will be helping to deliver the organisation''s climate adaptation work across various projects. The overarching aim is to support communities to develop Climate Adaptation Plans, explore governance pathways for community-led adaptation, and create scalable toolkits and guidance materials. This is designed to foster climate change resilience and adaptation in the county, and therefore involves working with a variety of stakeholders, including colleagues, partner organisations, farmers and landowners, experts and academics, local councils and community groups. Additionally, you will have opportunities to undertake training for personal and professional development. Key ..... full job details .....