Post : EEMS Utilities & Climate Officer

Section : Energy & Environmental Management

Department : Regeneration, Economy and Assets 

This is an exciting opportunity manage the development and delivery of a range of energy & environmental initiatives with a focus on managing utilities and driving savings as well as the facilitation of the Council’s response to the Climate emergency. You will play a key role within the Council’s Energy & Environmental Management Section and the wider Property Services division.

You will be managing three project officers, the contracts & data officer (currently vacant) as well as the team’s business administration assistant.

Your key areas of responsibility will include; the Council’s utility portfolio - to ensure accurate and timely billing, delivering projects to decarbonise, save energy & water; and support the delivery of the Council’s climate change commitments.

You will be expected to work with the Section manager to maintain and improve funding to continue and/or enhance current services and support staff to deliver effective services. You will need to be aware of all applicable legislation, strategies and policies.

You will need to have a flexible and positive approach to work, along with the necessary technical attributes. We require a strong commitment to customer care and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy team.

New project development will also be required, so a positive and innovative approach to project development and delivery is important. In addition, the post requires a variety of skills and experience as set out in the job description and person specification.

The benefits of working in Sefton Council;

We can offer you a meaningful and diverse workload whilst supporting you to maintain a healthy work life balance with a generous annual leave entitlement and working from home/flexible working opportunities available.

We have a commitment to our staff’s wellbeing and professional development and actively promote career progression and training opportunities that will support your continuous professional development. Health and Wellbeing Support includes;

• Occupational Health Service
• Free eye tests and contribution for glasses
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to free and confidential employee counselling and other wellbeing classes
• 2 days additional annual leave per year for volunteering

Professional Development Support includes;

• A wide variety of career progression routes bespoke to individual training and development needs as identified in annual PDRs.
• Excellent training and development opportunities including a wide- ranging offer from our in-house workforce training and development unit as well as access to several external accredited opportunities.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Steph Jukes, stephanie.jukes@sefton.gov.uk