Environmental Sustainability Data Assistant

A Green North Tyneside is one of five key themes of the Our North Tyneside Council Plan
2021-25. Sustainability is at the heart of everything the council does and its key policy making.

The council has declared a climate emergency and has recently agreed its latest Carbon Net-Zero
2030 Action Plan with Cabinet. This builds on former iterations of key climate related plans
and the success of reducing the council’s carbon footprint by 58% and the Borough’s carbon
footprint by 45%.

The council has a long term strategic vision for the waste of the Borough and this is set out
in the 10 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 2030 policy commitment.

The council also shares a Biodiversity Strategy with Newcastle City Council and is committed to
protecting and enhancing biodiversity.

This job role is key in collation, analysis and visualisation of key data to support the
Environmental Sustainability Team, delivery of projects and strategies and informing the
development of the council’s net-zero pathways.

This will include work on heat network development, the Carbon 2030 Net-Zero Action Plan, the
Waste Strategy, WasteDataFlow, the biodiversity action plan and energy consumption and carbon
emissions data. 

The successful applicant must have excellent organisational, administration and ICT skills and
be a good communicator, both verbal and written. They must have a passion for protecting and
enhancing the environment.

They will be reliable, flexible, able to multi-task and to meet tight deadlines while
maintaining attention to detail. We are looking for someone who can work as a team member and
use their own initiative when necessary.

The post-holder directly reports to the Waste Strategy Officer, supports the wider
Environmental Sustainability Team, and will also work with senior officers and managers as
required.

As an employee of North Tyneside Council you will feel valued from the moment you join us. We
have a comprehensive induction process to ensure you are supported in your role from day one
and our experienced and approachable management team will support you to achieve your
professional goals.

In return for your valuable contribution you will have access to our excellent benefits
package:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (for contracts of 3 months or more)
• A supportive Occupational Sick Pay scheme
• A generous annual leave allowance, which increases with service, plus bank holidays
• Annual pay increments up to the top of the salary grade
• A range of flexible working and leave options, including part-time working, to support
  work/life balance (subject to business requirements)
• Access to Occupational Health services including physiotherapy and counselling
• Our Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone helpline and extensive online
  resources for support and advice
• Extensive training and development opportunities including access to our Learning Pool
  online platform
• Supported career progression
• Discounted membership of our Leisure Centres including 5 gyms; 4 pools; 1 spa and over 250
  classes every week
• The Benefits Plus Scheme enabling salary sacrifice for Car Leasing; Cycle to Work Scheme;
  additional annual leave, public transport season tickets, and professional subscriptions

North Tyneside Council is 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. Within North
Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.