Energy and Resources Officer

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an experienced energy professional who is driven and motivated to make a positive difference for our residents, communities and environment. You will play a critical role in managing energy and utility contracts and supporting income generation through the management of our renewable assets.

About us

The Energy Management Team coordinates all aspects of energy and water management for Buckinghamshire Council , with the primary aims of improving the sustainable management of these resources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Energy Management Team is part of the Communities Directorate of Buckinghamshire Council within Corporate Property and Assets Service area, the team is composed of four full time officers and a team leader. We offer a collaborative, supportive culture in which everyone is given the opportunity to develop, take ownership of their area of work and make a tangible difference to the stakeholders we work with.  

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. 

About the role

The Energy and Resources Officer has key responsibility for the management, monitoring, and reporting of the councils renewable and on-site generation initiatives across the estate, including the continued efficient operation of the Council's biomass and solar PV installations. The Energy and Resources Officer also supports in the identification, development and delivery of energy and water related projects within the service, including directly managing projects, where appropriate. This includes, but is not limited to, energy and water efficiency, procurement and contract management, process development, data analysis and reporting, providing technical support and guidance.

 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

You will have/be:

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage complex workload priorities, set deadlines and cope with conflicting and changing demands.
• Experience in renewable energy and/or energy efficiency projects;
• Experience with administration of energy or utility supply contracts.
• Ability to collate, process and analyse information in relation to the management of energy and water according to agreed processes/procedures, including but not limited: to energy and water consumption/generation, fuel supply and use.
• Able to conduct inspections, surveys, assessments, and audits in relation to energy management and produce reports for key stakeholders to convey finding recommendations and opportunities.
• Knowledge of the systems, policies, procedures, professional guidelines, legislation, best practice, and emerging developments regarding energy management.
• Be able to prepare and present reports for internal or external use, as required. 
• The ability to communicate with customers, partners and stakeholders, in resolve enquiries.
• Strong research and analysis skills with the ability to identify and diagnose complex problems/issues and develop solutions or recommendation.
• Good ICT skills including use of standard Microsoft applications and specialist systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
• A good understanding of project management methodologies and systems.

Other information

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

Normal working arrangement is to work two days per week in the office and the remainder working remotely from home.

Number of positions available: 1

Closing date: 17th June 2026

Interview date: TBC

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact Mark Doyle using [email protected]. Please include “E&RO Role” in the subject header.

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 understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

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 Communities directorate works across the county to deliver a number of the key customer-facing services that our residents, businesses and visitors rely on every day. 

This directorate includes a wide range of services, including:

• collecting and disposing of waste and recycling
• maintaining our roads and Rights of Way network and parking
• ensuring the delivery of school transport, and supporting sustainable travel including public bus services and School Crossing Patrollers
• managing Country Parks
• leisure facilities, museums, theatres and libraries, as well as developing our Cultural Strategy
• Licensing, Environmental Health and Trading Standards
• Cemeteries and Crematoria

The customer is central to how we develop and deliver all of these services, which help promote our rich and vibrant culture and special environment. 

We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious and committed individuals to join our team and help us to continue to make Buckinghamshire a great place to live, work and visit. This is an exciting time for us as we bring together the services previously run by five separate councils before Buckinghamshire Council was created. Whilst making major changes to contracts affecting residents across Bucks, we continue to focus on delivering great customer service. You will join us on our journey of continuous improvement - whether that’s through developing strategies and ways of working or delivering services on the ground, every person in Communities is a valued member of the team.

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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