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Post No. POSN004374 - Carbon Reduction Assistant



Permanent - Full Time 37 hours per week. (Reduced/compressed hours considered for the right candidate).



Location: Hybrid (Newport Civic Centre/Home)



Are you driven to tackle climate change though decarbonisation?



Help us reach Net Zero by 2030. Join our Carbon Reduction Team and be part of the solution.



We're looking for a motivated Carbon Reduction Assistant to support our ambitious Organisational Climate Change Plan. Working with our Carbon Reduction Project Officers, Operational Energy Manager and Carbon Reduction Manager, you'll help deliver real change across the Council's operational assets.



Reporting to the Carbon Reduction Manager, the successful candidate will:



Support the planning and delivery of major carbon reduction projects. Manage smaller sustainability projects under guidance. Analyse energy and carbon data to identify saving opportunities. Maintain project trackers and monitor performance against targets. Conduct site visits, surveys and support work in technical environments. Help maintain the Council's utilities database and validate bills. Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve utility issues. Generate energy performance reports and manage monitoring systems. Maintain the team's shared inbox and support daily operations.

The role would suit an individual who is driven to save carbon and who has previously worked in an advisory or project support role.



Applicants should be qualified to degree level or equivalent and have experience or knowledge of energy, climate or carbon reduction fields. Applicants should have strong analytical, problem solving, and organisational skills.



They should also have a proactive, flexible attitude and the ability to work well with others.



This is your chance to make a real impact. Join us in delivering a more sustainable future.



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 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 ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd