Contract Type: Fixed Term until (31st March 2028)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is £36,363 (Level one) rising to £37,280 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) after 1 year
Location: Clocktower Building Nottingham City Council, Eastcroft Depot, Nottingham. NG2 3AH
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
• You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
About the Role
To support the development and implementation of a fuel poverty programme that takes a fabric-first approach to energy efficiency alongside the installation of low-carbon heating, where appropriate, on behalf of Nottingham City Council and the Midlands Net Zero Hub
The Midlands Net Zero Hub was established in 2018 and is based within the Environment and Sustainability Division with Nottingham City Council. The MNZH is funded by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero and covers the Midlands. This role will form part of the retrofit team and will be responsible for assisting delivery of various retrofit grant scheme projects.
The role will report directly to the Principal Fuel Poverty Officer within Nottingham City Councils award winning Environment and Sustainability division and will focus on:
* Assist day-to-day operation of Midlands Net Zero Hub new Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Project
* Identify and utilise existing Local Authority led schemes with contractors to deliver energy efficiency and low carbon heating to off-grid low income households
* Develop additional retrofit project funds and maintain existing retrofit projects
* Provide project support and ensure associated funds' conditions are met through to completion for retrofit schemes
* Gather and evaluate data from retrofit schemes and engage with stakeholders to collate success and lessons learned from existing Local Authority led schemes
* Potential supervision 1 Grade F Project Support Officer.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as energy/environmental studies, engineering, architecture, or a related discipline or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Experience in project management and coordination, specifically in the energy sector or related fields. They must have experience in working with a variety of stakeholders including supply chain and have the ability to collect and analyse data using databases or project management tools. It is also necessary to have experience in writing reports and effectively communicating project progress to stakeholders.
A general understanding of energy efficiency, renewable energy, fuel poverty, and low carbon heating solutions is ideal. Knowledgeable of project management principles as well as funding mechanisms or financial models.
They will have strong communication and interpersonal skills that enable them to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders. This person will possess analytical and problem-solving skills that facilitate accurate data collection and analysis. Additionally, proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software such as Monday.com desirable.
- This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English, is an essential requirement for the role.
You can find the job description for this post here
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.
For informal enquiries, please contact Charlotte Bradley (Domestic Retrofit Manager) by telephone at 07773 131 571 or by email at charlotte.bradley@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.
Closing Date: 10th November 2025
Please note that applications should include CV, cover letter and personal statement and reference the job description for this role.
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: WC 17th November
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