Hybrid Net-Zero Policy Analyst — Local Plans

GoodPeople; City Of London; Híbrido; GBP 29 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Net Zero Careers is recruiting a Net-Zero Policy Analyst to support local councils in developing net zero carbon policies for Local Plans. You will gather data, perform spreadsheet-based analysis, and prepare reports and presentations for planners and council officers.

You will begin with guided methods and project-manager support, then progress to independent work and potential travel for UK projects. Graduates with planning system exposure are welcome.

Qualificações

• Experience or exposure to the English planning system (paid, voluntary, work experience or study).
• A genuine interest in environmental, sustainability and climate change issues.
• Strong data handling and spreadsheet skills, with good attention to detail.
• Confident with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to explain technical information in plain language, in writing and verbally.
• Organised, practical and able to manage your own time across several projects.
• Willing to learn new analytical tools and apply set methods consistently.
• Degree in a related subject or relevant industry experience.
• Understanding of carbon budgets, emissions pathways and how planned development links to building and transport emissions.
• Experience with carbon, energy, transport or spatial datasets.
• Experience with net zero planning policy or evidence bases for local authorities.
• Experience working in or with local government.
• Master's degree in a relevant subject.
• Confident presenting to a range of people.

Responsabilidades

• Sourcing, organising and checking national and local datasets for local carbon budget assessments.
• Using spreadsheets to compare local carbon budgets with projected emissions from planned growth under different policy scenarios.
• Preparing inputs and reviewing outputs from a spatial planning tool to test site allocation and growth scenarios.
• Interpreting results on building and transport emissions, including assumptions, uncertainty and limitations.
• Drafting clear reports, charts and presentations that explain technical findings to planners and council officers.
• Supporting project managers with client work, workshops and project meetings, sometimes presenting to clients.
• Keeping clear records of data and assumptions, and delivering tasks on time and within budget.
• Supporting business development such as case studies and tender responses (around 10% of the role)

Conhecimentos

Data handling

Spreadsheet skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Organised

Learning new tools

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in a related subject

Master's degree in a relevant subject

Ferramentas

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Net Zero Careers is recruiting a Net-Zero Policy Analyst to support local councils in developing net zero carbon policies for Local Plans. You will gather data, perform spreadsheet-based analysis, and prepare reports and presentations for planners and council officers.

You will begin with guided methods and project-manager support, then progress to independent work and potential travel for UK projects. Graduates with planning system exposure are welcome.