Domestic Resource Efficiency Service Funding Officer

Overview

The primary purpose of this role is to manage grants for the implementation of complex resource efficiency measures (e.g. cavity wall and loft insulation) to help reduce resource consumption and costs, and emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants from domestic properties in Buckinghamshire; and help secure funding to sustain and/or enhance the Domestic Resource Efficiency Service.

The postholder will focus on: optimising the Service’s grant funding mechanisms; progressing residents’ grant applications through all stages of the grant lifecycle; developing funding proposals and bids; and helping coordinate support to reduce domestic resource consumption in Buckinghamshire.

FTC/Secondment funded until 31^st March 2026. 

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally. 

The Council’s Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy was adopted in 2021 and the Energy and Climate Change Team is tasked with helping fulfil the commitments set out in this document. A report detailing the progress made against the commitments of the strategy has recently been produced and is available online.

A new Domestic Resource Efficiency Service was launched by the Council in March 2023 and is part of the Energy and Climate Change Team. It’s funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and helps reduce residents’ energy and water consumption and costs, and emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants from domestic properties in Buckinghamshire. This is principally achieved via visits from Energy Doctors.

 

About the role

The Domestic Building Envelope Energy Efficiency (DBEEE) Grant, delivered through the Domestic Resource Efficiency Service, offers grants of up to £32,000 in the ‘25/’26 financial year for the installation of measures (such as insulation, and window and door replacements) that reduce domestic building envelope heat loss – thereby helping residents reduce their energy consumption and costs, and carbon emissions. The postholder’s primary aim will be to successfully administer the Grant so as to distribute all capital funding in line with agreed parameters and timeframes, and maximise the benefits arising from it. This includes:

• Supporting grant applicants, and implementing processes and initiatives with the aim of continuously improving customer journeys;
• Applying due diligence (including evidence, compliance, financial, and other checks) throughout all grant life cycle stages; and,
• Effectively monitoring grant budgets, and helping arrange the payment of grant claims; and grant repayments (where required).

The Domestic Resource Efficiency Service Funding Officer will also identify and help secure funding to sustain and/or enhance the Domestic Resource Efficiency Service. This will involve:

• Building relationships with energy and water utility providers, Distribution Network Operators, and others; and
• Developing funding proposals and bids.

This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in combating fuel poverty and climate change to join an innovative and dynamic team at the Council. You will be instrumental in ensuring the success of a new grant scheme that will help reduce residents’ energy costs and carbon emissions, at a time when many of them are facing severe cost of living pressures. You will also have the opportunity to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders to secure funding and coordinate work to further domestic resource consumption reduction work in Buckinghamshire.

Any-Desk:

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

About you

We are looking for individuals who are able to demonstrate an understanding of domestic energy systems, and measures to reduce energy consumption in domestic properties, and have:

• Experience of applying for funding and/or administering grant funding
• Good communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain basic technical/professional issues clearly, negotiate and persuade, and build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
• Experience of working on several renewable energy and/or energy efficiency projects.
• Good research and analysis, planning and organisational, literacy, numeracy, ICT and report writing skills.
• Been educated to NVQ 4 / degree standard or have equivalent relevant experience.

A relevant professional/vocational qualification and project management/support experience are desirable. The postholder must have excellent customer service skills and be able to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English. A full driving licence is required to carry out the duties of the role.

 

Other information

For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.

In line with current guidance, the Climate Change and Flood Risk Management Team works in the office 40% of the time.

Number of positions available: 1

Interview date: 22nd & 23rd October 2025

Interview-type / process: in-person preferred. MS Teams at request

Interviews could occur throughout the advertised period with final interviews during week commencing 22^nd 0ctober 2025

 

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact Matthew Passenger via email: [email protected]

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate works with partners to help shape the future of Buckinghamshire.  We deliver services on planning, economic growth, regeneration, strategic infrastructure, transport and property.

 Our key priorities include developing the economic narrative for Bucks, creating more jobs and delivering the right infrastructure to help businesses and residents thrive. We also aim to provide a proactive planning service that is responsive, whilst making the best use of the Council’s land and property portfolio. This will in turn support community services and create housing, jobs, regeneration and income to support public services.

 It’s a great time to join one of our teams. As part of the Planning, Growth and Sustainability function you will not only get to help shape the economic future of Buckinghamshire; you’ll also be involved in delivering high-profile development projects and work on some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the UK. You will support us to deliver the results that our local residents and businesses deserve.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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