Carbon Reduction Project Officer

1. Are you driven to tackle climate change though decarbonisation?
2. The post holder will be part of a growing multi-skilled Climate Change team that is responsible for our Organisational Climate Change Plan and our Local Area Energy Plan for the city.
3. We offer benefits of working for us include good work life balance, a 20% employer pension contribution, flexible working (currently mostly home based), flexible working, shared parental leave, salary sacrifice car leasing scheme, cycle to work, and various retail discounts.

Are you driven to tackle climate change though decarbonisation?

If so, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real difference in a role where you will be supported to do the right thing.

Newport City Council is looking for someone who can continue to deliver against our ambitious climate change programme with the vision of becoming a carbon neutral organisation by 2030.

We need someone who is motivated to make a difference, can demonstrate the ability to integrate quickly, lead others and who has the determination to see projects through to completion.

The post holder will be part of a growing multi-skilled Climate Change team that is responsible for our Organisational Climate Change Plan and our Local Area Energy Plan for the city.

Reporting into the Carbon Reduction Manager the successful candidate will:

Develop and deliver on specified projects which will form part of Newport’s Climate and Decarbonisation Agenda.

Work with colleagues and partner organisations to develop and deliver on projects that will produce the required results with the specified tolerances of time, cost, quality, scope and risk.

Existing projects include low carbon heat installations, retrofitting existing buildings, LED lighting upgrades, rooftop solar installations, and renewable energy development opportunities.

The role would suit an individual who is driven to save carbon and who has previously worked in a project delivery role. Applicants should have prior experience of leading internal and external stakeholders and delivering a range or projects. Previous experience of local government would be an advantage but is not essential. (Reduced/compressed hours considered for the right candidate).

Applicants should be qualified to degree level or equivalent and have experience in energy, climate or carbon reduction fields.

Newport City Council is a leading Local Authority which delivers 870 individual services to our residents. We have an administration to is committed to the climate and nature emergency and as part of a recent realignment of services has created a new climate change team which is set to grow.

Benefits of working for us include good work life balance, a 20% employer pension contribution, flexible working (currently mostly home based), flexible working, shared parental leave, salary sacrifice car leasing scheme, cycle to work, and various retail discounts.