Energy and Carbon Officer
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX
Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an Energy and Carbon Officer to join our Climate Change and Nature Recovery Team. To be successful, 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, in this critical role, you will support the Climate Change priorities of the Councils, as well as manage and monitor the councils’ energy usage across its estate, supporting a range of energy and carbon projects.
Responsibilities will include:
- coordination for energy management of the corporate estate, monitoring and analysing energy usage across council owned buildings and facilities, working alongside the Estates teams
- energy management and decarbonisation planning for council estate and operations, identifying opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy integration
- development and implementation of energy-saving initiatives and projects, identifying innovative approaches to delivery, including supporting community energy initiatives
- collection, analysis, and reporting on energy and emissions, monitoring progress against objectives and capturing impacts of interventions
- policy development and advice, contributing to council policies and providing advice on energy, including through consultation responses, on planning applications and energy planning activities where appropriate
- supporting the delivery of the councils’ 2030 target for Net Zero, and associated action plans and strategies for Climate and Nature Recovery, assessing the energy and carbon implications of council projects and policies
- contribute to the broader Net Zero goals of the council where required
- promote behaviour change initiatives to encourage energy efficiency among council employees and residents.
About you
We are looking for an experienced climate professional with a real passion for tackling climate change and delivering measurable impact.
With a degree, or equivalent experience in a relevant field, such as Environmental Science, Energy Management or Engineering, you will Ideally be a member of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or Energy Institute (EI).
You will have experience of project and programme management processes, pay attention to detail and have strong data management and reporting skills.
With a collaborative mindset, you will enjoy working with a diverse range of teams across a variety of disciplines.
About us
Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, 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
If you wish to discuss the Hybrid working approach for this role, or for an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Wilding on 01449 724821.
Closing date: 5pm, 27 June 2025.
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.