Join to apply for the Retrofit and Engagement Project Officer role at Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
Join to apply for the Retrofit and Engagement Project Officer role at Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
* Mid Suffolk District Council – Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
* Full Time, 37 hours per week
* Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity for 1 Year
Job Description
* Mid Suffolk District Council – Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
* £36,124 - £42,708 per annum (pro rata for part time)
* Full Time, 37 hours per week
* Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity for 1 Year
Full-time, part-time and job share opportunities will be considered.
Are you passionate about climate change? We can offer you an exciting opportunity, if you are motivated to make a significant impact on climate change.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a Retrofit and Engagement Project Officer to join our dedicated Climate Change and Nature Recovery Team.
With an ambitious target to reach net-zero by 2030, this role is pivotal in turning our vision into a reality and shaping a sustainable future for our communities.
You will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.
About The Role
Reporting to the Climate Change Manager, you will lead the development and management of a place-based energy efficiency and carbon reduction programme to residents across Mid Suffolk.
Working within the Climate and Nature Recovery service, you will support the climate change priorities of the council.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering an initiative that seeks to reduce carbon emissions for residents through a range of interventions that bring multiple benefits, and to do so in a manner that ensures inclusive, informed and impactful climate action.
You will be responsible for:
* project managing a place-based residential energy and carbon programme
* stakeholder management
* managing budgets and contractors
* delivering key work packages to increase up take of energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements
* managing public engagement and partnership working for place-base delivery
* supporting the delivery of the councils’ 2030 target for Net Zero, and associated action plans and strategies for Climate and Nature Recovery
Individuals will be expected to take responsibility for their own continuous development, engaging in a range of activities including horizon scanning, networking, training and updating in a variety of forms/formats.
Occasional evening or weekend attendance at events may be required.
About You
This role will require you to work corporately and collaboratively within its own service and across all other service areas to achieve the specific deliverables, but will have key relationships with local businesses, community energy groups, partners and funders, other local authorities and the Suffolk Climate Change Partnership.
This is a unique and challenging opportunity for the right candidate to make a real difference and play a key part in creating a sustainable future for the Mid Suffolk communities.
Desirable Qualifications:
* relevant degree or further education
* project management qualification such as Prince 2, APM, PMI
* training or certificates related to energy efficiency, retrofit or offering sustainability advice to the public
Key personal attributes:
* passion for tackling climate change and in delivering measurable impact
* confident communicator with the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders
* collaborative mindset to work across diverse teams and disciplines
This post will require a full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle due to the rural nature of the district.
About Us
Working together across our council and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 102,000 residents across Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our district. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 31 conservation areas and two National Landscapes within our district, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits Of Working For Us
* Great opportunities for learning and development
* Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
* Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
* Wellbeing Support Program
* Employee Assist Program
* Health Care Options
For more information, please visit our Employee Benefits page .
Our ways of working
Work is what we do, not where we go!
We are committed to working in a more hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.
We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
For more information
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Sarah Wilding by calling 01449 724821.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) before applying for this job opportunity.
Closing date: 11pm, 27 July 2025.
Interview date: 7 and 8 August 2025.
When applying, please ensure:
* that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only.
* your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the Job Description/Person Specification.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
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How to apply
Step 1 - read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (JD and PS).
Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement template
Step 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement.
Your statement needs to indicate how you meet the criteria in the ‘Person specification ’ section of the (JD and PS)
Your statement should:
* Be no more than 2 sides of A4
* use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted)
* be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed.
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