Energy and Sustainability Co-Ordinator

Bassetlaw District Council; Worksop; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking an Energy & Sustainability Co-ordinator to drive housing sustainability initiatives. The role includes developing carbon reduction plans, securing funding for projects, and producing reports for decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, experience in the housing sector, and strong partnership skills. Benefits include generous holidays and a healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free healthcare cash plan

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in housing sector at management level.
• Proven experience in energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver carbon reduction plan in consultation with residents.
• Identify funding opportunities for energy efficiency projects.
• Produce reports and data insights for decision-making.

Skills

Expertise in sustainability

Communication skills

Project management

Financial management

Team leadership

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to play a leading role in making homes warmer, healthier, and more energy efficient?

We are seeking an Energy & Sustainability Co-ordinator to help drive forward our housing sustainability programme, reduce carbon emissions, and support our residents in tackling fuel poverty. This is a key role where you will collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and residents to bring meaningful, sustainable change to our housing services.

About the Role

You will act as Housing Managements advisor on all building-related sustainability matters, taking the lead on:

• Developing and delivering our carbon reduction plan in consultation with residents.
• Modelling carbon reduction outcomes from capital investment projects.
• Identifying and securing funding opportunities for innovative energy efficiency projects.
• Leading initiatives to tackle fuel poverty, damp, and mould in our housing stock.
• Supporting the Council's Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy, ensuring compliance with national and European regulations.
• Producing reports and data insights to guide decision-making and demonstrate progress.

About You

We are looking for someone who can bring both expertise and passion for sustainability. You will need:

• A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• At least two years experience in the housing sector at management or supervisory level.
• Proven experience in energy efficiency and sustainability within housing.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
• Strong project and financial management abilities.
• The ability to lead, motivate, and manage a busy team.
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Gary Smith on 01909 533 533.

Benefits

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.

We value the diversity of our people and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We maintain fair and well thought out recruitment processes at every stage to make sure that everyone is treated equally.

How to Apply

To apply please visit Jobs and careers | Bassetlaw District Council to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.

Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don\'t have one to upload, you can download a CV template we\'ve created to help you get started.

Additional Information

Closing date: Sunday, 28th September 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.

Interview date: Friday, 10th October 2025