Energy Efficiency Officer

Salary details: £ - £

Do you have a good understanding of domestic energy efficiency? Are you committed to reducing fuel poverty?  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the District Council to develop and deliver domestic energy efficiency schemes, helping to reduce fuel poverty and carbon emissions in the Derbyshire Dales. The Council has been very successful in attracting investment into retrofit and has so far delivered £2.2M of improvements, with a further £1.9M in the pipeline. 

We are keen to meet individuals who are passionate about helping us meet our commitments to reduce our carbon footprint to net zero by 2030 and supporting our residents and businesses to reduce their emissions. 

The post holder will need to be an effective communicator, who will be able to engage with the Council, partners, businesses, residents and the wider community to influence positive action.  They must be confident in delivering practical face to face energy efficiency and decarbonisation advice. 

This new post is based within our Regulatory Services Directorate, but with the opportunity to work with a range of colleagues across the Council to meet our corporate objectives. 

We are interested in people who: 

• Have sound knowledge and experience of domestic energy efficiency
• Understand the challenges of fuel poverty
• Are organised with the ability to manage complex projects to tight time frames
• Can communicate confidently
• Want to learn and are willing to undertake professional energy advice qualifications 

As a Local Authority, we offer an attractive range of benefits including; 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enrolment into the Local Government pension scheme, Cycle to Work Support Scheme, and discounted leisure centre membership across the district. 

Derbyshire Dales benefits from some fantastic towns and countryside, all within easy reach of Sheffield, Manchester, Nottingham and Derby.  We offer an excellent quality of life within a family-friendly organisation, that delivers high quality services and where the right candidate will be able to make a real impact.  

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Tim Braund, Director of Regulatory Services on 01629 761118 or tim.braund@derbyshiredales.gov.uk 

To apply please tell us within the application form why you would like to be considered for this post and how your skills fit the requirements detailed on the Job Description / Person Specification.

If you encounter and problems applying online please contact humanresources@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

We do not accept CVs.

Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 12 October 2023

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.