Strategic Energy Partnership Delivery Officer
Salary: £37,035 to £41,511 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term until end of March 2026 (subject to funding/extension)
Hours: 37 Hours per week
Location: Northallerton/Hybrid working (including York)
North Yorkshire has the ambition to become operational net zero by 2030, and as a region, York & North Yorkshire aims to be net zero by 2034 and carbon negative by 2040.
An exciting opportunity to join North Yorkshire Council as the Strategic Energy Partnership Delivery Officer. You will be working on a transformative programme to develop a strategic energy partnership model for York and North Yorkshire. The postholder will play a critical role in the delivery of this programme and in support of our ambition, working across the strategic pillars of our net zero approach – decarbonising our energy system, moving towards a circular economy, and enhancing our natural capital.
We are looking for an individual who is passionate and enthusiastic about Climate Change, Net Zero, and Renewable Energy, who can work in a Delivery Team alongside colleagues from other local authorities. As the Strategic Energy Partnership Delivery Officer, you will support the Delivery Manager in the development and delivery of the DESNZ funded Local Net Zero Accelerator Programme.
You will be expected to achieve the following key objectives:
1. Support in the delivery of North Yorkshire Council's role in the Bristol City Leap Replicator programme.
2. Provide in-depth support to the Delivery Manager and wider project teams, to develop the project, drafting business cases, reports, and attending boards and project group meetings.
3. Support collaboration and knowledge-sharing activities across a range of partners.
This is a fixed term role for 18 months (subject to funding and programme extensions).
What you will bring…
You will hold a degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant subject such as climate change, net zero, renewable energy, or environmental science. You will be organised and have experience of supporting the delivery of projects.
You will be working in close partnership with Local Authorities and other partners, so experience working collaboratively is essential, as are excellent communication skills.
Working for us
When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays. Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with a 22.6% contribution. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various gyms across the county. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus, lots more…
Contact and Apply
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact the Head of Environment & Sustainability for an informal conversation. To be directed to contact details and full advert please click apply.
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Key Dates:
Closing Date: Midnight, 17th November 2024
Interview Date: 25th November 2024
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 17 months
Pay: £37,035.00-£41,511.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Store discount
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Flexitime
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Northallerton
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