Role Responsibility

Climate change and its impacts are already affecting Kents communities, infrastructure and natural environment, increasing the need for coordinated, long term action to build resilience and reduce emissions. Kent County Councils Environment agenda plays a central role in addressing these challenges and supporting delivery of county wide and corporate climate objectives.

We are seeking an Adaptation Team leader to lead the development and delivery of climate adaptation and low carbon projects across the Council and in partnership with districts, boroughs and external organisations. This strategic role will act as the lead for the Councils Adaptation Plan, supporting delivery of the Kent Environment Strategy and the Energy and Low Emissions Strategy, and embedding climate considerations across services.

The role will lead and manage the Adaptation Team, overseeing work programmes and priorities to ensure projects are effectively dev...