Post No. POSN002597 - Carbon Reduction Project Officer
Reduced/compressed hours considered for the right candidate.
Location – Newport Civic Centre (currently working from home)
Are you driven to tackle climate change through 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.
Main duties of the role
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.
About you
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 of projects. Previous experience of local government would be an advantage but is not essential.
Applicants should be qualified to degree level or equivalent and have experience in energy, climate or carbon reduction fields.
Our Organisation
Newport City Council is a leading Local Authority which delivers 870 individual services to our residents. We have an administration that 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), shared parental leave, salary sacrifice car leasing scheme, cycle to work, and various retail discounts.
Please telephone Eloise Laity (Carbon Reduction Manager) on 07980768176 for an initial informal discussion about this post.
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.
Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd – Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd
