The Engagement and Development Officer sits in Sheffield City Council’s Housing Energy Efficiency Team. The post supports Solar PV pilots by explaining energy works to council tenants and coordinating engagement with colleagues, installers and other partners. It combines home visits before, during and after installation with responsibility for the annual Warm Homes Sheffield event. The standard week is 37 hours, with reduced hours, part-time and job-share options; relevant safeguarding checks may be required.
What the job involves
- Promote energy-efficiency works and give tenants clear, accessible information
- Visit tenants in their homes before, during and after Solar PV installation, explaining the technology, answering questions and helping them use it confidently
- Develop and deliver a tenant liaison strategy for the Solar PV pilots
- Work with the Project Manager, the Housing Energy Efficiency Team and Council teams
- Coordinate with installers and other external stakeholders
- Support tenant engagement events, share information and resolve issues collaboratively
- Manage the annual Warm Homes Sheffield event, promoting city services to homeowners, tenants and landlords
- Help ensure tenants receive a consistent and positive experience
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Clear, sensitive and inclusive communication, adapted to people from varied backgrounds
- Ability to build trust and rapport, listen to tenant questions and concerns, and develop effective relationships
- Confidence working independently and knowing when to seek support
- Keen attention to detail and a methodical approach to planning and organising workload
- Ability to manage competing priorities and respond positively to change and challenges
- Willingness to develop knowledge of Solar PV and the wider energy-efficiency sector
Checks & eligibility
- Relevant safeguarding checks where required for the role
Nice to have
- Experience in energy efficiency, housing, community engagement or a related area
What’s offered
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Flexible working opportunities, including reduced hours, part-time working and job share
- Support to learn about Solar PV and the wider energy-efficiency sector
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Engagement and Development Officer employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
