Climate Change Intern
Southwark Council’s Environment, Sustainability & Leisure department is seeking Community Energy Fund Intern for a 12-week internship programme.
Job description:
Description
Southwark Council has an ambitious target to become net zero by 2030 while fostering strong communities and supporting a good quality of life for all. The Southwark Community Energy Fund (SCEF) was launched in 2023 to help achieve this goal. SCEF provides grants of up to £50,000 for community organisations to deliver renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
- Contributing to the development of the Sustainable Procurement Strategy, including staff training and policy guidance.
- Supporting building retrofit programmes to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions of council properties.
- Conducting research and policy development for the Council’s Climate Change Strategy (2020-2030) midway review.
- Drafting research and policy papers to align with team goals.
- Exploring green finance opportunities, including funding mechanisms like crowdfunded green bonds and grant applications.
- Assisting in the creation of staff training materials on climate and sustainability.
- Providing general support for team needs.
Requirements
- Enthusiastic about addressing climate change and supporting community-driven energy projects.
- A strong communicator who can engage with diverse stakeholders effectively.
- Analytical and organised, with an eye for detail in project management and research tasks.
- Keen to learn how local government operates and its role in driving environmental sustainability.
- Proactive and adaptable, ready to take on a variety of tasks as needed.
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