Housing Energy Officer (Full Time) (Temporary)

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Housing Investment Team. This role focuses on enhancing energy efficiency within a significant housing stock, aiming to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing and implementing energy management strategies, preparing funding applications, and collaborating with various stakeholders. If you possess a strong background in energy management and are passionate about sustainability, this opportunity offers a chance to make a tangible impact in the community while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Essential HNC or equivalent in Energy Management or related field.
• Knowledge of energy sustainability and renewable energy solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Housing Energy Management Strategy.
• Administer funding applications and identify energy efficiency measures.
• Liaise with stakeholders to implement energy projects.

Skills

Energy Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Adaptability

Education

HNC in Energy Management

Equivalent qualification in related discipline

Job description

Salary: £38,160 - £40,095 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Advert

The Housing Investment Team has responsibility for the asset management of 12,000 Council houses across Renfrewshire. Reporting to the Housing Energy Manager, you will support the development and implementation of the Housing Energy element of the Housing Asset and Energy Management Strategy to improve energy efficiency within the Council’s housing stock through reductions in energy consumption and carbon emissions.

You will prepare, apply for, and administer funding applications and identify energy efficiency improvement measures for Council housing stock through pilot projects and prepare reports for consideration by managers and senior officials.

You will liaise with tenants, owners, internal and external stakeholders to ensure energy related projects are implemented to maximise benefits to the Council and residents alike.

It is essential you have a HNC or equivalent in Energy Management or a related discipline as well as knowledge and experience of energy management with domestic dwellings, ideally within a social housing context, and have knowledge of energy sustainability issues and renewable energy solutions.

You will have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be adaptable and flexible in your approach. You must be able to design and deliver presentations and attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

A driving licence is desirable.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 18 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.