Energy and Carbon Reduction Support Officer

Networking Women in the Fire Service; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization is seeking an Energy and Carbon Reduction Support Officer in London. The role involves assisting with the strategic carbon reduction plan and administrative tasks for carbon net zero projects. Candidates should have strong financial administration skills and the ability to work flexibly in a team. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £35,584 - £42,718 per annum with various benefits including flexible working and support programs.

Benefits

26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Flexi-time scheme

Free access to the Brigade gym

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of financial administration, including checking invoices and monitoring expenditure.
• Experience of working flexibly as part of a team and with minimal supervision.
• Good organizational skills with a methodical approach to manage duties and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of the strategic carbon reduction plan.
• Responsible for programming the LFB strategic carbon reduction programme.
• Lead officer for administration of the LFB carbon net zero project.

Skills

Financial administration

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Post: Energy and Carbon Reduction Support Officer

Salary: £35,584 per annum

Grade: FRS C

Salary range: £35,584 – £42,718 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Application closing date: 4 PM on Monday 10 November 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front‑line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

LFB has an interesting role available to assist with the delivery of the strategic carbon reduction plan. This post will provide and support to the carbon reduction team. They will be responsible for the programming of the LFB strategic carbon reduction programme. Preparation, management and reporting of the annual energy budget and carbon emissions. Act as the lead officer for ensuring administration of the LFB carbon net zero project and documentation of monthly monitoring meets. Provision of administration support to the Head of Carbon Reduction to liaise with the carbon net zero project of CRMP.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview

Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Experience of financial administration, including checking invoices and detecting errors, monitoring expenditure.
2. Experience of working flexibly as part of a team and with minimal supervision.
3. Good organisational skills with a methodical approach in order to undertake a range of duties together with an ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and to ensure deadlines are met.
4. Good interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff at all levels and representatives of external organisations, and to ensure a high level of customer care is provided at all times.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un‑submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e‑mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place on 01st or 02nd December 2025 at our Headquarters, 169 Union Street, SE1 0LL. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi‑time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Criminal records check

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.