Energy Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council as an Energy Manager, where you'll lead initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on energy management and sustainability across various properties. Your expertise will drive the council's ambitious climate change strategy, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Be part of a welcoming organization that values community and offers flexible working options, generous leave, and a range of employee benefits. If you're passionate about reducing environmental impact and optimizing resource consumption, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Gym Memberships

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Generous Leave

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Services

Qualifications

• Experience in energy management and sustainability practices.
• Knowledge of legislative requirements in building services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee energy management across council properties.
• Develop sustainable management practices for operational buildings.

Skills

Energy Management

Sustainability Practices

Environmental Impact Reduction

Legislative Knowledge

Water Management

Carbon Reduction

Decarbonisation

Education

Level 6 Qualification in Environmental Science

Degree in Energy Management

Job description

Job Title: Energy Manager

Grade J, £44,711 scp35 to £48,710 scp39, plus essential car user allowance

Type: Permanent

Qualifications: Level 6 qualification in environmental science, energy management, engineering building services, or equivalent. A full, current, and valid driving licence is also required.

Flexible Working: Ask us about flexible working options to fit with your work/life balance - #HappytoTalkFlexible

The Role

Bolton Council has adopted an ambitious climate change strategy aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030. The estate includes historic town halls, museums, offices, investment properties, and community assets.

As the Energy Manager, you will oversee the strategy, operational management, and compliance of the organisation's property sustainability plans. Your role involves leading energy management across council properties, contributing to climate change initiatives by reducing environmental impact, carbon emissions, and resource consumption. You will develop and implement sustainable management practices for all operational buildings and serve as the council’s champion for energy targets.

About You

We seek an experienced professional committed to reducing energy and water use to support our 2030 goals. You should have excellent knowledge of energy management, including monitoring, controlling, and optimizing energy consumption to reduce costs and environmental impact.

A good understanding of legislative requirements and building services is essential. The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent in a relevant field or demonstrate relevant experience in sustainability, energy, water management, carbon reduction, and decarbonisation.

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join Bolton Council as we pursue our strong ambitions for the borough. We are a welcoming organization dedicated to fostering active, connected, and prosperous communities. We offer a range of employee benefits, including discounts, gym memberships, salary sacrifice schemes, generous leave, flexible working, pension scheme, and wellbeing services.

Our values are central to our work. Please review our staff benefits, role description, person specification, legal information, and top tips on our website.

Application Process

To apply, click 'Apply' and upload your anonymised CV and cover letter detailing your skills and experience and explaining why you're a good fit for this role.

We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. For more information, visit greater.jobs.

This role is customer-facing and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

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For more about working at Bolton Council or application support, contact [emailprotected].