Energy and Carbon Manager

Oxford City Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Oxford is seeking an experienced Energy Manager to lead energy management efforts across its estate. This role focuses on reducing costs, improving energy performance, and delivering carbon reduction projects while collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in energy management and experience with carbon reduction initiatives. The position offers a full-time contract with competitive pay and employee benefits.

Benefits

29 days holiday

LGPS

subsidised leisure membership

employee benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in energy management of large estates.
• Strong understanding of carbon reduction strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage energy performance and reporting for the Council's estate.
• Implement energy management techniques to reduce costs.
• Develop high-profile carbon reduction projects.

Job description

Salary

G8: £47,235 per annum (pro-rata for part time), plus market allowance of up to £3047 per annum (pro-rata for part time) – discretionary and subject to review.

Contractual Hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Region

Oxford

Package

29 days holiday, LGPS, subsidised leisure membership, flex scheme (where appropriate), employee benefits scheme, post-probation pay increment

Job Category / Type

Permanent

Date Posted

01/12/2025

Job Reference

002747

Responsibilities

If you are an experienced Energy Manager who has a track record of managing, reporting and improving the energy performance of a large estate this role could be the perfect fit for you.

• Technically responsible for Energy Management across the Council's estate, sharing knowledge to support measures that will reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions
• Day-to-day energy management of all utilities with a focus on cost, consumption and carbon emissions
• Implementing energy management techniques to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Developing and delivering complex and high-profile carbon reduction projects to support the delivery of the Council's corporate Net Zero target
• Providing specialist expertise on all aspects of energy and water management with a focus on technical solutions.
• Undertaking energy surveys, inspections and the development and delivery of actions plans, plant surveys, preparation of design and specifications for tender documents relating to energy works
• Supporting the Utilities Coordinator to improve data granularity and quality
• Working collaboratively across the Council, with key stakeholders and partners across Oxford.