Climate Data & Policy Support (Hybrid)

Bright Green Business Network; Melrose, Newtown St Boswells; Hybrid; GBP 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Climate Data Support Officer to accelerate development of climate plans using the ClimateView platform, supported by the SCIS team. You will identify climate actions from existing plans, upload them to ClimateView, and help publish the Council’s dashboard on emissions pathways.

The role requires collaboration across service areas, data management, and engagement with colleagues and external partners as the council works toward climate targets.

Qualifications

• Any degree with an interest in government, public policy, and climate change is essential.
• Attendance at Council Headquarters in Newtown St Boswells approximately every other week, with occasional travel to other locations across the Scottish Borders as required.
• Good basic IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams. Confidence in using Excel is highly desirable, while experience working with websites, web applications, or digital platforms would be advantageous.
• A laptop, system access, and a work email account will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Identify interventions from council plans & projects and upload them to ClimateView platform.
• Attend SCIS workshops and training sessions – Training and supporting resources from SCIS will be made available.
• Liaise with internal council teams to get input on interventions.
• Attend & do secretariat for working group meetings to share and discuss insights from ClimateView dashboard.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

ClimateView

Education

Any degree

Tools

ClimateView

Job description

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Climate Data Support Officer to accelerate development of climate plans using the ClimateView platform, supported by the SCIS team. You will identify climate actions from existing plans, upload them to ClimateView, and help publish the Council’s dashboard on emissions pathways.

The role requires collaboration across service areas, data management, and engagement with colleagues and external partners as the council works toward climate targets.