Sustainable Housing Officer

South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership; Horncastle; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Sustainable Housing Officer to support residents by managing energy efficiency improvement grants. The role involves working closely with contractors and ensuring effective project progress. Ideal candidates will have a degree in housing or related field and strong communication skills. This position offers flexible working opportunities and contributes to impactful community projects.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Juggling multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in housing or built environment sector.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions on grant-funded improvement works.
• Act as a key point of contact between customers and contractors.
• Monitor project progress to meet grant outcomes.

Skills

Approachable and professional communication

Assertiveness and empathy

Confident in using IT systems

Education

Educated to degree level in housing or relevant subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Sustainable Housing Officer at East Lindsey District Council.

This challenging and rewarding role is key to helping support local residents during the current cost of living crisis. As part of the South and East Lincolnshire Partnership's Green Homes Grants team, you will make decisions on grant-funded improvement works to private properties - helping to lower residents' energy bills and ensure homes are both warmer and more energy efficient.

You will be a key point of contact between customers and contractors and be capable of juggling multiple priorities whilst carefully monitoring progress to ensure the required grant outcomes are met. You will have a good understanding of domestic retrofit for energy efficiency and be confident in managing multi-million pound budgets successfully.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a hard-working team which is helping to improve the lives of local residents. The position is currently fixed-term until March 2028.

This role offers agile working and also involves regular travel across a wide rural district, with multiple site visits on a regular basis, so the ability to independently and reliably travel as part of your daily duties is essential. This is an opportunity to expand your existing knowledge of energy efficiency improvement through both on-the-job and more formal training as appropriate.

Responsibilities

What we need from you:

• Educated to degree level in housing or relevant subject, or substantial experience in the housing or built environment sector
• Approachable and professional communicator, able to use assertiveness, empathy, and diplomacy to navigate and resolve challenges effectively
• Confident using IT systems, with a willingness to learn and adapt quickly—especially with tools like Microsoft Office and CRM platforms
• The nature of the role work will require the successful applicant to work with both minimum supervision as well as part of a collaborative and supportive team

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
• Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Flu Jabs
• Free Eye Test voucher
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Car Mileage reimbursement*
• Long service recognition
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities

*Certain restrictions may apply

We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.

About us

Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

Application notes

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Sarah Baker on 07917 337857.

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly.

Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.

For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.