Energy and Climate Engagement Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Energy and Climate Engagement Officer. At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities.

About you… We are seeking a confident and reliable individual who can effectively understand, interpret, present and communicate data and information for the benefit of others. You will be passionate about working with a diverse range of borough residents and partners to support renewable energy projects and engagement activities that will positively impact the borough. You will be motivated, well-organised, possess excellent communication skills and have a genuine interest in climate change. Prior knowledge of the specific impacts of domestic housing or energy use on climate change would be beneficial.

About the team… We are a small, dedicated team committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the borough. Our main focus is identifying and reporting on projects that lower our carbon footprint, widely sharing the positive work we are doing, supporting our partners in mitigating the impacts of climate change and accessing / securing grant funding through effective bids. Together, we are working on making Bracknell Forest a new-zero carbon borough. By joining us, you can play a key role in making a lasting impact, benefiting our residents, businesses, parish and town councils and delivery partners in supporting us to deliver a better today and to create an even a better tomorrow.

Key responsibilities...

• Contribute to the delivery of the council’s Climate Change Strategy by implementing and supporting sustainable energy and climate engagement projects.
• Coordinate and support domestic retrofit projects and community energy initiatives and assist with corporate estate decarbonisation projects and local energy planning.
• Develop and coordinate climate engagement initiatives, supporting community organisations and groups as well as council staff with the development of climate education and climate action projects.

We will support you with any relevant training and personal development opportunities necessary for your role.

Benefits:

• 28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more.
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
• Sports and Social Club.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.

Our Values: At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day.

If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting us. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.

Interview date: Interviews will be held week commencing 21st April 2025. Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview; any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question? For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: Will Barnes - Climate Change Officer Tel: 01344 355690.

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious, and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please. Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply: Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.