Grant and Funding officer ref 013336

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency seeks a professional to develop and lead investment programmes aimed at achieving Net Zero Carbon for council homes by 2050. The role involves acting as the Client's authority on sustainability, securing funding, and delivering strategies for energy efficiency. Interested candidates are invited to apply via email. Role requires collaboration with various stakeholders at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead forward investment programmes to meet targets by 2030 and 2050.
• Act as the Client's lead professional on environmental sustainability and funding.
• Secure and manage external investment for housing projects.
• Develop housing-related energy and sustainability strategies.
• Scope and deliver sustainability and low-carbon programmes.
• Build partnerships on sustainability and retrofit initiatives.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead forward investment programmes to meet EPC C by 2030 and Net Zero Carbon by 2050 for council homes.
• Act as the Client's lead professional on environmental sustainability, retrofit, funding, and decarbonisation for Housing.
• Secure, manage and maximise external investment, including SHDF, ECO, Warmer Homes, and consortium bids.
• Develop the borough’s housing-related energy, retrofit and sustainability strategies, guiding senior leaders through evidence-based investment decisions.
• Scope, design and deliver sustainability, retrofit and low-carbon programmes, ensuring legislative compliance and sector best practice.
• Influence, collaborate and build partnerships locally, regionally and nationally on sustainability, funding and retrofit.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number

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