Climate Adaptation Coordinator – Pontypridd, Wales
Salary: 27,500Fixed term contract to 31st March 2027
The Role
Coordinate and support climate adaptation working groups including the Welsh Government Climate Change Adaptation Working Group (WGCCAWG) and the Core Valley Lines Climate Change Adaptation Working Group (CVLCCAWG) and activities by providing effective governance, collaboration, and risk assessment support, to strengthen Transport for Wales’s (TfW) understanding and management of climate-related risks and resilience
Role responsibilities
- Provide secretariat support to climate adaptation working groups by including coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and papers, taking minutes, and tracking actions to ensure effective delivery.
- Support engagement with Welsh Government and other external stakeholders by coordinating information requests, preparing materials, and maintaining effective communication to ensure funding obligations are met and stakeholder relationships are maintained.
- Assist with the delivery of climate change risk assessments by gathering data, arranging and supporting on site visits, supporting analysis, and coordinating input from internal teams and external partners to ensure that assessments are completed efficiently and informed by appropriate evidence and expertise.
- Support the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Lead in delivering adaptation activities and priorities across TfW by progressing key workstreams and aligning with organisational objectives.
Who we’re looking for
- Qualification in Geography, Environmental Risk/Engineering, Climate Change at minimum A Level (or equivalent) or equivalent working experience.
- Knowledge of Climate Change/Environmental legislation in Wales and UK and a keen interest in climate change, sustainability or environmental issues.
- Experience providing secretariat or administrative support to meetings or working groups.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and have experience working with external stakeholders or public sector partners.
Welsh Language Skills
While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.
TfWsupport anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.
EqualOpportunities
We’re changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we’re building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels.”
Who we are
Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We’re building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.
Next steps
See attached Job Description for further details and how to apply. If you want to find out more about what we’re doing in Wales, see our Annual Report.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.
This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
It is likely interviews will take place within 2-3 weeks of the closing date.
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