Sustainability and Climate Change Officer

Sustainability and Climate Change Officer

Job Number: HCAA
02798 Agreement Type: Fixed Term/Secondment –
Salary: £44,937 - £51,228 –
Duration: 12 months.

Hackney Council is seeking a Sustainability and Climate Change Officer to work alongside our Principal Sustainability and Climate Change Officer, helping to deliver the Council’s Net Zero Carbon ambitions within Planning and address the Climate Emergency in Hackney. The role is focused on ensuring that new developments in the borough meet the highest environmental standards.

• Promote best practice that embeds energy and carbon considerations in the planning process.
• Participate in guidance and policy making and negotiate positive design changes as part of the development management process.
• Provide technical support to the planning team and negotiate with developers, balancing competing pressures in Hackney.
• Collaborate with other Council departments and partner organisations to deliver commitments in the Climate Action Plan and tackle the climate emergency.

• Analytical approach to work, excellent organisational skills and exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Degree-level qualification in Architecture, Town Planning, Urban Design or a relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g., Sustainable Architecture, Environmental, Sustainability or Energy and Carbon Planning).
• Experience working in the UK built environment with a focus on energy and carbon is desirable but not essential.

Hackney Council operates a fair and open anonymous selection process. We do not accept supporting statements or CVs. Instead, applicants will complete competency‑based questions that help us assess suitability for the role. If you are applying for a secondment, please liaise with your line manager first. Applicants must create an account and submit their application.

Closing date for applications: 15 March 2026 (22:59).
Interview and assessment dates: 24–27 March 2026.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and social and economic circumstances. We also welcome applications from disabled people and advocate flexible working. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across all aspects of our work.