Environmental Sustainability Technical Project Support

This job role will be responsible for the support, development, and delivery of environmental projects (with a focus on Waste, Climate Change, & wider environmental themes). The successful candidate will provide technical advice and support on environmental policy development as well as efficient and effective project management. The post-holder will directly support the Waste Strategy Manager and will also work with senior officers and managers as required.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything the Authority does and its key policy making. The Council has declared a climate emergency and has recently published its Carbon Net-Zero Action Plan. This builds on former iterations of key climate related plans and the success of reducing the Authority's carbon footprint by 60% and the Borough's carbon footprint by 49%. The Council has a long-term strategic vision for the waste of the Borough, and this is set out in the Waste Management Strategy and 5-year plan for waste. Reducing the carbon footprint of waste is a priority. Reducing waste, increasing re-use and recycling, avoiding landfill and introducing new ways of recycling such as separate food waste collections are all essential tools in delivering the Council's waste strategy and carbon net-zero ambitions.

The successful candidate will support the service management team in delivery of projects in-particularly in relation to the implementation of the Simpler Recycling Reforms. They will lead on initiatives and campaigns that promote effective waste management and assist in the development of funding applications associated with the delivery of the service to support the expansion of key pieces of work.

An understanding of current environmental issues and legislative reforms, alongside experience of delivering behaviour change campaigns, would be advantageous but training and shadowing opportunities will be available if required by the successful candidate.

Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued. Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference.

If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel. Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance.

In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council's operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government's net zero target of 2050. We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can't do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.