Job Description
3 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
* The Energy Officer supports the Energy Manager in the effective management of the Council’s energy contracts, helping to reduce costs and carbon emissions. The role is responsible for validating utility bills, maintaining accurate energy data, supporting metering upgrades, reporting on carbon emissions, and assisting with business cases, procurement, and delivery of renewable and energy ‑efficiency projects.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* Ensure utility bills are processed and paid on time to avoid late payment charges.
* Recharge third ‑party occupiers for their energy usage and resolve related queries.
* Complete periodic meter readings and share data with suppliers to ensure accurate billing.
* Ensure Council properties maintain valid Display Energy Certificates and Recommendation Reports.
* Coordinate with suppliers to support the rollout of smart meters across Council-owned assets.
* Maintain and update energy data within the Council’s energy ‑management software.
* Record, analyse, and report energy consumption and carbon emissions to support decision ‑making and statutory reporting.
* Assist with energy ‑efficiency projects, carbon ‑reduction programmes, and funding bids.
* Use internal systems and Office 365 effectively to minimise risk, ensure data accuracy, and enhance productivity.
Essential Experience Required
* Experience managing energy accounts.
Essential Qualifications Required
* Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in energy management, engineering, environmental management, or a related field.
Additional information to note
* Working hours: 37 hours per week
* Working Pattern- Northampton (One Angel Square and Westbridge).
* WFH available for up to 3 days per week (dependant on in person meetings that week).
* We work on Bi weekly payment schedule
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
Requirements
The Energy Officer supports the Energy Manager in the effective management of the Council’s energy contracts, helping to reduce costs and carbon emissions.