Principal Energy Efficiency Officer

Durham County Council; Seaham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an experienced housing professional to lead and manage a team focused on energy efficiency and warm homes projects. Responsibilities include liaising with partners and contractors, managing Housing Project Officers, and ensuring project delivery in line with the Housing Strategy. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications in housing or construction. The role offers a competitive rewards package including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 27 days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering housing energy efficiency projects.
• Experience of liaising with private landlords and owners.
• Experience of working in a similarly challenging role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team responsible for energy efficiency projects.
• Liaise with partners, contractors, and property owners.
• Deputise for the Housing Assets & Investment Manager as required.

Skills

Housing energy efficiency projects

Liaising with private landlords and owners

Partnership working

Education

NVQ L3 or equivalent in a Housing or Construction related subject

Job description

We are looking for an experienced housing professional to lead and manage a team responsible for the delivery of energy efficiency and warm homes projects across the county in line with the Housing Strategy and corporate agenda.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

You will be responsible for liaising with partners both internal and external, contractors, Registered Providers, residents, private landlords and property owners to improve stock in the private sector through a number of warm homes and energy efficiency initiatives including Warm Homes Local Grant.

You will have direct line management responsibilities for a team of Housing Project Officers and Housing Project Support Officers and will deputise for the Housing Assets & Investment Manager as required.

We encourage you to contact Marion Thompson, Housing Assets & Investments Manager via email at [e-mail] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

• NVQ L3or equivalent in a Housing or Construction related subject
• Experience of delivering housing energy efficiency projects
• Experience of liaising with private landlords and owners
• Experience of working in a similarly challenging role
• Experience of partnership working

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 25 November 2025.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable.

Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits-if-you-work-for-us. Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

HOW TO APPLY

Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.

For guidance on completing your application, visit our website https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/2083/How-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us.

If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email [e-mail].

All correspondence relating to your application will be sent from [e-mail]. Kindly check your spam/junk folder regularly to ensure you don’t miss any updates.

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