Decarbonisation Programme Officer

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Decarbonisation Programme Officer to lead initiatives on energy management and support its net zero ambition. This part-time, permanent role (19 hours per week) involves establishing systems for project oversight and requires knowledge of sustainable energy technologies. The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential. A hybrid working policy is in effect.

Qualifications

• Experience in energy management and decarbonisation.
• Prior knowledge in project management processes.
• Ability to engage with various teams within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Establish and administer financial and quality control systems.
• Support the delivery of the Decarbonisation strategy.
• Assess and monitor projects for net zero objectives.

Skills

Knowledge of sustainable energy technologies

Familiarity with project management tools

Ability to work with diverse teams

Welsh language skills

Job description

Decarbonisation Programme Officer

Job description

Part Time - Permanent

19 hours per week

The Energy and Decarbonisation team leads the management of the Council's energy use and delivery of the Decarbonisation strategy. We are building the team to help meet the Council's net zero ambition.

If you are interested in energy management and decarbonisation then you could play a key role in supporting our work to address the climate crisis.

The postholder will work on establishing and administering financial, performance and quality control systems to support the delivery of the Bridgend County Borough Council's Decarbonisation Strategy.

Working closely with the Decarbonisation Programme Manager in the implementation and management of the Decarbonisation Strategy and action plans, the role will assess and monitor the projects being delivered across the authority to make Bridgend Council a net zero carbon organisation.

Candidates should have knowledge and experience of sustainable energy technologies, be familiar with project management tools and processes, and be able to work with diverse teams across a large organisation to deliver outcomes.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Closing Date: 20 August 2025

Shortlisting Date: 21-22 August 2025

Interview Date: 01 September 2025

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

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