Energy Efficiency Officer - Housing

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £22.76 - £25.36

Days and Hours of Work:

Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00

Flexi time is applicable.

To start asap.

Applications will be accepted from those wishing to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. If you are applying for this role on a part time basis, please tell us in the Additional Information section of the application form.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Energy Efficiency Officer to join our Housing Strategy team and help drive forward East Lothian’s ambitious programme to improve energy efficiency across housing.

You will play a key role in delivering innovative projects that reduce carbon emissions, tackle fuel poverty, and improve housing quality across both private and mixed-tenure homes.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining project management, technical assessment, stakeholder engagement, and programme delivery.

Home / Hybrid Working Consideration

Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.

Please Note:

All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.

Job Details

To work collaboratively with key stakeholders to drive forward an ambitious and innovative Energy Efficiency programme across private sector housing in East Lothian in accordance with legal requirements and the Scottish Government’s Energy Efficient Scotland Programme.

To assist the Senior Energy Officer in supervising both internal and external contractors to achieve the efficient and effective delivery of the energy efficiency programme.

To assist the Senior Energy Officer to identify and explore new interventions and implement delivery to help contribute towards a reduction in carbon emissions and tackling fuel poverty.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications

Degree in relevant discipline, e.g. Energy/Building Surveying and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience in delivering energy efficiency programmes.

Driving Licence

A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:

www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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