Do you care passionately about Climate Change and do you want to make a difference?

West Oxfordshire District Council has put climate action and nature at the heart of its Local Recovery Plan. In taking forward the Council’s commitment to a green recovery, we are now looking for an experienced and enthusiastic energy specialist for the position of Energy Project Specialist. We are determined to ‘build back better’ as the District recovers from the impacts of the pandemic. 

About the role..

You will work across service areas, and with partner and contracting organisations, to co-ordinate the implementation of projects set out within the Council's newly-published Carbon Action Plan.

You will work as the energy technical specialist within the project team reporting to Cabinet and Council, members of the Climate Action Working Group and the Recovery Programme Board. You will also manage and monitor the Council's carbon data, maintaining annual accounts as a measure of delivery against the Council's target of carbon neutral by 2030. The recovery plan includes action for the economy, the community and climate which, in turn, reflect the Council’s priorities. The “live” status of the recovery plan represents the agile approach being taken to address new challenges as the District plans and delivers its recovery from the impacts of the pandemic.

Who are we…

Four partner Councils (West Oxfordshire District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council, Forest of Dean District Council and Cotswold District Council) have created Publica Group Ltd to deliver more efficient and improved services. The Councils will continue to be responsible for the standard of services that are provided as well as setting strategy, policy and making decisions. 

Publica is a unique place to work – we’re a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer focused organisation driven by real user needs.

This is a new role which will cover West Oxfordshire. Within the District, there are plenty of places to see and visit whether you love hiking or cycling. With our agile working ethos: you will be spoilt for choice. 

You will need to have…

• Relevant degree
• Demonstrable specialist expertise in energy projects and proven track record of delivering similar projects within a similar role/capacity
• Experience of working flexibly as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders
• Experience of being involved in continuously improving services and developing products to meet customer need

Special Conditions…

• Use of a car for work purposes

If you wish to have an informal discussion about this role, please contact Ness Scott on [email protected].

Closing date for CV’s: This will be a rolling advert with interviews set up with at least one weeks’ notice

Interview Date: via video conference on request

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Please note that we are receiving high levels of applications and we may close this advert before the advertised closing date.

If you feel this is the role for you please email your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria above by clicking on the 'More information' link below. Alternatively, please email us at [email protected] or contact the recruitment team on 01285 623079/70

Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.

Please note that if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date shown on the advert, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.

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Do you consider that you have a disability?

Publica has signed up to 'Disability Confident' commit to encourage applications by offering an interview to those who declare they have a disability, if the person meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined on the person specification.

Please indicate on your covering letter if this applies to you.