Energy and Sustainability Officer - Connect2Hackney : Job Details

Connect2Hackney, Hackney Council's internal talent team, are ambitious and pioneering in its mission to make Hackney a place for everyone. We are looking for a proactive and passionate Energy and Sustainability Officer to join the Property and Asset Management team.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on our community by delivering key housing energy and sustainability projects across the Council's housing stock. You will play a vital role in improving the long-term energy efficiency of our homes, contributing to better air quality in the borough, and helping our residents live more sustainably.

About the Role

As an Energy and Sustainability Officer, you will be responsible for providing strategic advice, research, and monitoring for energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. You will report to the Senior Energy and Sustainability Officer and will be a key part of our mission to create a greener Hackney.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the development of comprehensive technical standards to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of our housing stock.
• Effectively promoting energy efficiency initiatives to Council tenants and leaseholders, helping to tackle fuel poverty.
• Maintaining accurate records and providing strategic performance reporting on the sustainability of the Council's housing stock.
• Contributing to bids for resources to increase investment in energy efficiency projects.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on sustainability issues to colleagues, councillors, and residents.
• Keeping up to date with best practices and changes in housing-related energy legislation and regulations.
• Producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for the Council's housing stock.
• Assisting with the management of effective heat metering and billing systems.

About You

We are looking for an individual with the technical knowledge and passion to drive our sustainability agenda forward. The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge: Extensive technical knowledge and understanding of energy efficiency and sustainability standards, legislation, and best practices as they relate to domestic housing.
• Experience: Experience in developing technical specifications is required , and project management experience is desirable.
• Qualifications: A relevant minimum professional qualification, such as a degree in Environmental Science or a building-related field, or equivalent experience.
• Skills: You will need the ability to prepare technical briefs and specifications , analyse data , and build positive working partnerships. You must be able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

This role requires the flexibility to attend evening meetings when necessary.

If you are an open, proactive, and ambitious individual with a commitment to creating a sustainable environment for all, we want to hear from you.

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