Overview

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.

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

For more information, please see the Job Profile.

Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is 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.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and 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.

We also offer some great benefits, including:

  • Flexible working
  • Local government pension scheme
  • Learning and development for all employees
  • Employee discounts at local businesses
  • Employee recognition schemes