Climate Change Officer - Newport, United Kingdom - Newport City Council

Newport City Council

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Newport, United Kingdom

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Post No. POSN Climate Change 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 support us to 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, has exceptional organisational skills and wants to drive engagement both within the Council and with the public.

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

Support with delivery of Newport's Organisational Climate Change plan including providing administrative support for meetings and update reports

Support delivery of the Local Area Energy Plan including the development of detailed action plans

Support the Newport Climate Change Staff Network with projects that they wish to pursue

Lead on the development and implementation of a communication plan for Climate Change work both internally and with the public

About you

The role would suit an individual who is driven to tackle climate change and who has previously worked in a role supporting groups or committees.

Applicants should have prior experience of engagement and have excellent communication skills. Previous experience of local government would be an advantage but is not essential.

Applicants should be qualified to degree level or equivalent and have substantial administrative experience as well as an interest in energy, climate or carbon reduction.

Our Organisation

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 has created a 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 Laura Waldron (Programme Manager - Climate Change) on for an initial informal discussion about this post.

Our values - Courageous, Positive and Responsible
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