Sustainability Assistant – Placement Year
Newcastle United
Fixed Term (Full Time) – 12 months
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Competitive Salary
Closing Date – Friday 6th June 2025
We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.
About the role
We’re looking for an ambitious, sustainability focused student to join the Club for their placement year as a full time, fixed term Sustainability Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your university studies with some practical, vocational experience at a really exciting time for the Club and its broader estates.
Joining our passionate Sustainability Team, you will help deliver projects that reduce our environmental footprint and enhance our social responsibility, complimenting your degree studies with some exciting practical experience. This is a fantastic opportunity in a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.
You will work with Departments across the Club to gather data for our Carbon footprint calculator platform, translating findings into training materials to support a pro-active approach to energy, water and waste management.
You will also work closely with contractors across multiple sites to compile and interpret monthly energy and water reports, taking pro-active measures to enhance performance. A key part of the role will involve supporting the Sustainability Manager in the development of a Club wide “Green Team” who will drive engagement in sustainability initiatives.
Your impact
Possessing knowledge of low carbon/renewable energy technologies, particularly in healthcare settings, you will be a confident communicator and naturally collaborative with the skills and a passion to motivate and encourage others to implement sustainability principles.
Applications will only be considered from students in the penultimate year of a degree in Geography, Environmental Science or another sustainability related subject.
You must also be able to work full time as part of your placement year and must be based in the North-East.
About the team
You will work for the Sustainability Manager and join part of our wider Venue Operations team who play a critical role in driving venue transformation across the Club as we continue to grow.
Location
This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with an expectation of working 3 days per week from the office. Please note, if you are not located in the Northeast and unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application.
Why choose us?
We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.
United As One
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.
How to apply
For further information on this role and about the club and our values please click here.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct / free candidate.