Home Energy Officer

Preston City Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Preston is seeking a Home Energy Officer to enhance energy efficiency in private sector housing. The role involves managing funded programmes, preparing funding bids, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and experience in housing retrofit initiatives. Benefits include flexible working hours, 30+ days annual leave, and access to health schemes. This permanent position is based in the Town Hall, offering a competitive salary between £33,699 and £35,412.

Benefits

Flexi time

Hybrid working

Minimum of 30 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life assurance scheme

Discounted parking

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare insurance scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to at least degree level or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience of housing retrofit programmes.
• Experience in managing funding programmes.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop energy efficiency improvements.
• Manage funded programmes and interventions.
• Prepare funding bids and represent the Council.

Skills

Knowledge of housing retrofit programmes

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in housing or energy efficiency related subject

Job description

Home Energy OfficerFull time, Permanent - 37 hours per week

Grade 8 - £33,699 - £35,412 per annum

Section: guid> Housing Standards

Location: Town Hall

Salary: £33,699 to £35,412 per annum

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Wednesday 28 January 2026

Reference: DEPH05001

The Council are seeking to appoint a Home Energy Officer to add capacity and relevant experience to support and develop Haunted's commitment to delivering improvements in energy efficiency across Preston’s private sector housing stock. This is a newly created post and will be based in the Private Sector Housing team, although the expectation is that the postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues both in and outside the Council to deliver andanayo manage funded programmes and interventions around domestic energy efficiency, prepare funding bids and act as the Councils principal representative on the Lancashire Energy Officers group.

Educated to at least degree level or equivalent, preferably in a housing or energy efficiency/ sustainability related subject, you must have both knowledge and experience of housing retrofit programmes, applying for and managing funding programmes and organising marketing and promotional activities.

Excellent communication skills with khó public, a wide range of colleagues and other professionals are a key requirement, as is the ability to organise work, meet deadlines, and be comfortable working either as an individual or part of a team.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 30 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, bus and rail fares, a cycle to work scheme and access to a healthcare insurance scheme.

For further information regarding the post, please email Eirian Molloy, AD (Housing standards and Improvement).

International Sponsorship: this role is not open to international sponsorship.

The proposed interview date is the 10th February 2026.

We are a Living Wage employer.