Energy Revenue Manager

Bristol City Council; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Bristol seeks a financial manager to support energy operations and sustainability efforts. The role involves managing energy-related revenues, overseeing financial processes for contracts, and providing budgeting support. Candidates should have strong financial skills and excellent communication abilities. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous annual leave allowance

Local Government Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• Track record in managing income and resolving billing queries.
• Familiarity with energy or environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Manage income from energy-related sources.
• Oversee financial processes for contracts.
• Provide financial advice to service managers.

Skills

Financial skills

Budget management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Unit 4 Agresso Business World (ABW)

Job description

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Job description
Full Time, Fixed Term for 18 months to cover a secondment of the current post holder.

Are you passionate about sustainability and skilled in financial management? Do you want to play a part in Bristol's ambitious journey to become carbon neutral by 2030? We're looking for someone to join our Energy Supply team on a fixed-term basis to support the financial side of our energy operations and drive forward our low-carbon goals.

About the Role

The Energy Supply team manages the Council's energy and water contracts, overseeing a multi-million-pound annual utility spend across council-owned buildings. These costs are balanced through income from clients and the Council's growing portfolio of renewable energy assets.

In this role, you will play a key part in managing energy-related revenues. You'll work closely with colleagues in the City Leap Client Function - the team responsible for overseeing the Council's involvement in Bristol City Leap, a £500 million investment partnership delivering projects in solar power, wind energy, heat networks, electric vehicle infrastructure, and more. You will also act as the main point of contact between the Client Function and the Council's Finance team.

You will:

• Manage income from energy-related sources, including tenant billing, electric vehicle charge points, and renewable energy contracts.
• Oversee financial processes for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), sleeving arrangements, and heat supply agreements.
• Provide financial advice and support to service managers on budgets, forecasting, and procurement.
• Support budget setting, monitoring, forecasting, and the financial management of supply contracts.
• Administer requisitions, purchase orders, and journals using the Council's financial management system (ABW).
• Support the financial aspects of grant applications and incentive schemes.
• Monitor expenditure from grant funds and compile financial reports for grant providers.
• Assist with the management of energy efficiency funds such as the Renewable Energy Efficiency Fund (REEF).
• Administer the setup of new Cost Centres, reconcile and Close redundant accounts.
• Act as the key liaison between the City Leap Client Function and the Council's central Finance team.
• Maintain Profess timesheet records and handling recharges and associated financial reporting.
• Contribute to audits, cost-saving initiatives, and other financial support tasks across the City Leap Client Function.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-moving and high-impact area of public sector delivery, working with a team committed to innovation and environmental sustainability.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Strong financial skills, particularly in budget management, forecasting, invoice processing, and reporting.
• Experience validating and processing large-scale utility or service invoices.
• A good track record of managing income, resolving billing queries, and engaging with customers.
• Familiarity with financial project support, reporting, and monitoring.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and improving ways of working.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience with Unit 4 Agresso Business World (ABW), knowledge of energy or environmental management, or involvement in grant funding processes, would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

This short-term role offers the chance to:

• Contribute to Bristol's climate ambitions through real-world energy solutions.
• Be part of a pioneering local government team working at the intersection of finance, sustainability, and innovation.
• Gain hands-on experience in managing energy-related finances and project delivery within a high-profile initiative.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact David Gray [e-mail]
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people, Black and racially minoritised , Disabled, LGBTQ+ and Female candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.