Technical Support Officer

West of England Combined Authorities; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Volunteer leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Reduced bus fare

Job summary

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a Technical Support Officer to join the Clean Energy team in Bristol. You will collate and analyse energy data, support surveys and grants, and contribute to delivering the Mayor's Climate and Ecological Strategy.

The role requires a strong STEM background, analytical mindset and a passion for reducing carbon footprints, with hybrid working options and a fixed-term secondment until 31 March 2027.

Qualifications

• Strong science, technology, engineering and/or mathematical background.
• Keen to develop technical, analytical and advisory skills.
• Passionate about delivering to tackle the climate and nature emergency.

Responsibilities

• Collate, analyse and present energy and resource data (utility bills, surveys, data sets).
• Perform calculations to estimate potential carbon savings and support energy surveys and grants delivery.
• Provide general administrative support for energy survey and green grant delivery and reporting.

Skills

STEM background

Analytical skills

Advisory skills

Job description

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The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint aTechnical Support Officer, to join theClean Energyteam. Your key responsibilities in this role would be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the Mayor to deliver for the West of England by acting on the West of England’s Climate and Ecological Strategy and Action Plan and pushing to reach our very ambitious net zero targets by 2030.

This is a critical time in our transformation and growth journey, and you’ll be pivotal in helping us achieve our ambitions by:

• Supporting organisations in the region improve their energy efficiency and lower their carbon footprints, supporting growth and resilience,
• Ensuring Technical Advisors can carry out energy surveys and process grants as effectively as possible, assisting with survey bookings and utility data,
• Maintaining accurate technical data models for reporting and information requests.

Come and help shape the future of the West of England, a place so many people are proud to call home.

Whatyou’llbe doing

The role will primarily involve collating, analysing and presenting energy and resource data such as utility bills, carrying out calculations to estimate potential carbon savings, and general administrative support for the delivery of our energy survey and green grant offer that lead to the implementation of energy efficiency projects.

Whatyou’llbring

We’re particularly interested in someone who has a strong science, technology, engineering and/or mathematical background, is keen to develop their technical, analytical and advisory skills and is passionate about delivering to tackle the climate and nature emergency.

Why choose us?

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, customer-facing team, driving the region's green transition by supporting businesses tackle their energy bills and reducing their carbon emissions.

This is a fixed term secondment role ending on Wednesday 3 1 March 2027.

There’s more role-related formation is in the job description, but if you have any questions for the recruitment team you can contact us on [e-mail] .

Ifyou’dlike to have an informal conversation about this opportunitywith the manager who’s hiring, you can contact Guy Stephens, Senior Technical Advisor, [e-mail] or 07385 378512.

The closing date for this role is 4th October 2026.

About The Company

Our offer

We are based ina new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

Alongside the opportunity to make a real differenceto the people who visit, live and work in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 2 days ofpaid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We followa hybrid working model withtypically2 or 3 days in the office each week
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success byprovidinga diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.

The salary for this role is £34,434 - £37,280. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time . We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

Good Employment Charter https://www.goodemploymentcharter.co.uk/ As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.

Fair and Inclusive Recruitment

We want everyone to have a fair opportunity to work with us. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, accessible and free from unlawful discrimination, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Reasonable Adjustments If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at [e-mail] . We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We want to understand the real person behind each application. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools, these should support your writing rather than replace your own voice. AI can be a helpful aid, but your personal insight and individuality are what matter most to us.

Closing dates Our roles close at midnight on the closing date. Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don’t wait to apply.If you have started your application, we’ll give you notice of the new closing date by email.

From a recruitment agency?

We’renotengagingwith agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.