Carbon Reduction Project Officer

5 days ago


Newport, United Kingdom Newport City Council Full time

**Job information**

Post No. POSN002597 - Carbon Reduction Project Officer

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.

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.

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.

Please telephone Eloise Laity (Carbon Reduction Manager) on 07980768176 for an initial informal discussion about this post.

**Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together**
**Ein gwerthoedd - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd



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