Job Description

Location: Braintree, Essex
Salary: 31,284 to 35,721 per annum pro rata
Job Type: Part time, 15 hours per week, permanent
Closing date: Midnight on Monday 13th October
Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Braintree Council to recruit this Sustainable Energy Officer.
To apply for this role please click here: or visit https://www.braintree.gov.uk/join-our-team. Please DO NOT click the Apply button on the left.
The Opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Sustainable Energy Officer to join our team.
Supporting the Council's objectives to reach Net Zero by 2030 where practicable, and the district to achieve the same, you will also contribute to the nation's efforts to reach Net Zero by 2050.
Working within the Sustainability Team, you will manage the Council's energy contracts, energy efficiency, renewable energy and decarbonisation related activities.
You will be involved in the delivery and management of solar photovoltaic schemes and EV infrastructure across the Council's estate and will collate energy data to support the annual carbon emissions reporting and annual Climate Change Action Plan report.
In the district, you will work with partner organisations and assist in bidding for external grant funding and managing schemes to tackle the cost-of-living crisis by saving residents money and making their homes more energy efficient, as well as supporting businesses in becoming more energy efficient.
About you:
With proven knowledge of energy management, energy efficiency schemes and fuel poverty, you will also have:

• Experience of managing energy accounts and databases
• Experience in scheme and grant funding applications
• Experience in local authority finance and procurement processes
• Organisational and time management skills, and the ability to plan and deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe

Accountabilities:

• To assist with the provision of advice within the Council and to the public on all aspects of energy efficiency, sustainable transport, fuel poverty and sustainable energy.
• Give advice and support to the public on applying for energy saving grant schemes for domestic energy efficiency measures and reducing utility bills
• Represent the Council at meetings on energy and fuel poverty
• Ensure key information is kept up to date to allow for successful programme management, by measuring, gathering, monitoring data and to inform energy and carbon reduction, fuel poverty and climate change performance indicators and targets
• Collate and provide data for monthly, quarterly and annual performance reporting to Members
• To actively seek to reduce energy consumption across the Councils estate and operations
• To actively support seeking external schemes and grant funding opportunities by assisting in the preparation of feasibility reports and grant applications
• Assist in the development of new projects supporting the preparation of business cases, procurement processes and contract management ensure that schemes are delivered within approved parameters.
• Respond to environmental FOI requests and public enquiries across the Council ensuring they are completed within the required timeframes

Why choose Braintree District Council?
Braintree District Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority with a vision of creating a great place for our residents and businesses.
As a Council our role is as a guardian of the place and its people; where residents live well in healthy and resilient communities; a well-connected district with high-quality homes delivered with the infrastructure and a place which attracts and provides good employment opportunities.
We are becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community and are committed
Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.
Some of the benefits of working for Braintree District Council are:

• Flexible working
• Free parking
• Local government pension scheme
• Learning and development for all staff
• Staff recognition schemes
• Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership.

What next?
Please apply online here:
Closing date for receipt of applications: Midnight on Monday 13th October
Please Note - Essex County Council is advertising this role on behalf of Braintree District Council and if successful you will be employed by Braintree District Council.

Skills Required