Green Careers & Pathways Officer - Hybrid

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Green Careers and Pathways Project Officer

Date: 21 May 2026

Job Location:

Gloucestershire

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

  • Job Title: Green Careers and Pathways Project Officer
  • Job Location: Adult Education Service
  • Contract Type: Fixed Term
  • Duration: until 31st March 2028
  • Closing Date: 04/06/2026
  • Job Requisition Number: 14215
  • This post is not open to job share

Do you have a passion for sustainability and supporting people to access meaningful careers? Do you recognise the importance of developing green skills to support a net-zero future and ensure a skilled workforce for tomorrow?

We are currently seeking aGreen Skills Project Support Officer to join the Gloucestershire Employment and Skills Hub.

About The Role & Team

You will be supporting our Careers Hub team, based within the Employment and Skills Hub at Gloucestershire County Council.

This exciting role will focus on developing and promoting accessible information on careers within the clean energy and green economy. You will research and map local and national education and training pathways, helping students, job seekers and those looking to upskill understand how to access opportunities in green careers.

In this role you will work closely with schools, colleges, training providers, employers and wider partners to promote green skills pathways and raise awareness of careers in areas such as clean energy, retrofit, carbon reduction and environmental sustainability. You will also contribute to the development of engaging resources, support events and outreach activity, and ensure that information is accessible, up-to-date and relevant to a range of audiences.

About You

We are seeking an organised and proactive individual who can work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including education providers, employers and community organisations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong research and communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and creatively across a variety of platforms. You will be confident working with data and labour market information to identify trends and translate these into useful resources.

Ideally you will have an understanding of education and training pathways, including apprenticeships and technical routes, along with an interest in sustainability, clean energy or green skills. You will be able to manage competing priorities, build effective relationships and engage diverse audiences, including those underrepresented in green sectors.

We are looking for a candidate with a good understanding of AI tools, including prompt engineering. You will use these tools to create clear and engaging pathways for job seekers and individuals looking to upskill. A critical approach to AI outputs, including awareness of data quality and ethical considerations, will be a positive advantage.

About Us

Working for Gloucestershire County Council brings a range of benefits including:

  • Flexible and agile working opportunities
  • Annual Leave entitlement of 25.5 days rising to 30.5 days after 5 years' continuous service
  • Career development and qualification opportunities
  • Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential counselling and advice 24 hours a day
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network
  • Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply)

How To Apply

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact our Careers Hub Lead by email:

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.

Applications from any Gloucestershire County Council's employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at shortlisting stage.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

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Gloucestershire County Council

South East, UK

Permanent

Published on 28 May 2026

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