ENERGY AWARENESS OFFICER (SCHOOLS)

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking an Energy and Sustainability team member to help reduce energy use and carbon emissions in schools, working with staff, pupils and Council officers.

The role focuses on raising energy awareness, delivering engaging activities, and supporting schools to participate in energy and carbon reduction initiatives. Welsh and English applications are welcome, with a commitment to fact-based, original content.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering awareness-raising activities in schools or similar environments.
• Knowledge of energy and climate-related environmental issues and building energy concerns.

Responsibilities

• Support energy and climate awareness activities to reduce energy use and carbon emissions in Cardiff schools.
• Collaborate with school employees, students and Council officers to deliver energy and carbon reduction initiatives.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team responsible for supporting Cardiff Council's Climate Emergency response. The Energy and Sustainability team works across the Council to deliver a wide range of projects and initiatives that reduce energy use, lower emissions and support the Council's sustainability ambitions.

Schools are an important part of this work, with significant opportunities to improve energy performance, reduce costs and help build awareness of climate and environmental issues among staff and pupils. This role will play a key part in supporting schools to contribute to these objectives.

About the job

This post focuses on energy and climate awareness activities to reduce energy use & carbon emissions within Cardiff schools, working both with school employees, students and Council officers.

What We Are Looking For From You

Candidates will ideally have experience of delivering awareness raising activities within a school environment or similar and also have a good working knowledge of energy and climate related environmental issues and building energy issues. Candidates will be able to enthuse employees & students alike, and deliver the energy & carbon reduction message in interesting and effective ways.
The successful applicant will work closely with the other members of the Energy and Sustainability team, as well as key personnel from other directorates, encouraging schools to participate in the various energy & carbon reduction initiatives the team is delivering and where appropriate, assisting in delivering these initiatives.

Additional information

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

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Job Category Education - Professional / Support

Department Development & Growth

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent