Community Coordinator - Landslide and Coastal Change

37 hours per week

Fixed term for 2 years after appointment

The Isle of Wight as an island is experiencing geological events which are becoming more frequent due to climate change which is occurring across the world.

The Isle of Wight Council is committed to supporting the islands community who are affected by landslide and coastal erosion events.

This role will be pivotal in providing advice, support and guidance on behalf of the Local Authority to, council departments, elected members, outside agencies, developers, and the general public on matters related to coastal erosion and landslide events.

This role will involve organising community engagement and providing education and support within the affected communities.

The role will involve research and development of opportunities within the communities affected by these events, to minimise the impact and effects of significant erosion and landslide events.

You will act as the Local Authority’s representative to design and develop future strategy in relation to landslide and land erosion management.

You will be a key team member within the Local Authority that strives for positive outcomes to build a better and more sustainable future for our Island’s residents.

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.

If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]  Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.