Energy Officer

We are at a pivotal moment in investing in our Corporate Landlord Function which will be key to the delivery of the Council’s services and the delivery of our wider ambitions to promote inward investment, deliver inclusive growth outcomes for the residents of Swindon, accelerate new housing and support the delivery of high profile regeneration projects in our town centre. View our Vision

We are keen to develop new and innovative ways of working to maximise the efficiency and performance of our land and property assets to enable the effective delivery of our front-line services. As such we are looking for highly motivated, commercially aware and solutions focused individuals who can hit the ground running and contribute to the deliverables within the Swindon Plan. View our Swindon Plan

Dependent on seniority of the role, you will have a professional qualification and/ or a knowledge base or interest in energy management. A good understanding of appropriate legislation for the relevant role is needed.

If you feel you can add value to Swindon Borough Council and be a part in shaping how we manage our energy and carbon emissions we are keen to hear from you.

Your next role

You will be responsible for supporting the Energy Manager with utility contract management, ensuring the Council can demonstrate best value for money in its utility procurement. The role will be expected to be self-directing from the outset and take full responsibility for their role whilst also supporting the Energy Manager with provision of data and progress reporting against the Council’s Net Zero Emissions Action Plan. The role will also be responsible for keeping track of the Council’s energy consumption with a particular focus on reducing water leaks identified and organising repairs to mitigate this promptly.

Everyday can be different, from paying invoices, to attending sites, to liaising with contractors. It is important that you display initiative, and are confident dealing with people from all levels within the council. A keen eye for detail, this role will require you to explore data and identify anomalies in energy and billing usage, and make recommendations for energy savings. Ideally, you will have experience in a similar role and an understanding of energy databases such as SystemsLink.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As a Swindon Borough Council employee, you will work in a diverse and exciting environment, which encourages creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Values page for more details.

Your next steps

Read the role profile and view the structure. To apply please send your CV and cover letter to resourcing@swindon.gov.uk  quoting the ref number 249 outlining your skills and experience.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements of the role profile. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion regarding the position, please contact Rob Richard, Head of Property Assets, email rrichards@swindon.gov.uk

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion