Community Climate Officer
15 hours ago
Cardiff
Job Title: Community Climate Officer Location: Cardiff Salary: £33,000 p/annum & 3% Pension Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week) Reporting to: Climate Justice Cymru Project Manager Holidays: 28 Days plus Bank Holidays Purpose of Job: To deliver community-based climate action activities, engage and support participants, and ensure inclusive, high-quality delivery across project regions. Company Description Race Equality First is an independent charity and race equality council based in Cardiff, Wales, committed to promoting equality and addressing discrimination. We provide free, confidential advice and support to victims of hate crime, harassment, and discrimination. Our work includes delivering training on equality and diversity, promoting anti-racism education, and facilitating initiatives to remove barriers for Black and ethnic minority communities. Through campaigns and community projects, we strive to create inclusive opportunities and challenge racial injustice. We also support organisations in implementing equal opportunities and anti-racist policies. Main Duties Community Engagement ⢠Engage with communities across Wales, particularly Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups., ⢠Build and maintain relationships with community organisations, faith groups and local partners., ⢠Deliver climate education workshops, community sessions and engagement activities., ⢠Support the delivery of growing projects, repair/reuse sessions and nature-based activities., ⢠Support recruitment of Climate Champions from local communities., ⢠Provide ongoing support, coordination and guidance to Champions., ⢠Facilitate community input into the design of activities., ⢠Ensure delivery is culturally relevant, accessible and responsive to community needs., ⢠Collect participant data, feedback and case studies., ⢠Contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes., ⢠Organise venues, materials and logistics for activities., ⢠Work flexibly across different locations (including regular travel)., ⢠Support events, workshops and community sessions. Person Specification Essential ⢠Experience of working directly with communities and delivering engagement activities., ⢠Strong interpersonal and communication skills., ⢠Ability to engage and build trust with diverse communities., ⢠Organised and able to manage multiple activities., ⢠Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion., ⢠Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends., ⢠Experience delivering workshops or training sessions., ⢠Knowledge of climate change, sustainability or community development., ⢠Experience working with volunteers or community leaders., ⢠Ability to speak a community language. How to Apply To apply, please submit the following to : ⢠A CV, ⢠A supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification (maximum 1 page) Deadline: 12pm on Tuesday 5th May 2026 - for all roles Start date: As soon as possible For an informal conversation about the role, please contact us on 02920 486207 or email