Energy and Renewables Manager in Bristol

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative team focused on improving standards in council housing. The Housing Asset Management Team are responsible for making decisions on the investment and improvements in the city’s council homes – Bristol owns and manages over 27,000 flats and houses in all wards across the city, built in every decade over the previous 100 years. The investment decisions for our diverse range of homes, within an environment of ever-changing standards, priorities and financial arrangements can be a challenge – the aim is to ensure we invest in the right way at the right time.

The focus for you will be leading our strategy to improve energy standards in our homes – establishing the course to achieve the challenging targets of net zero carbon and minimum EPC C.

What will I be doing?

• You will act as the lead for Housing in developing our response to the Climate Emergency in Bristol.
• Developing our overall approach to achieving minimum energy standards and the strategic approach to achieving carbon neutral – including developing and agreeing costed and deliverable programmes.
• Acting as the client for housing with our City Leap partner.
• Leading on delivering improvements in Asset Management and investment planning.
• Managing projects, risks and ensuring agreed changes are embedded in the business.

Your outstanding communications skills will ensure that you develop excellent relationships with external and internal stakeholders, and you will deliver effective and informative reports for Elected Members and Management Teams.

What do I need to have?

Most importantly you will have an excellent understanding of long‑term investment planning in social housing, as well as a thorough knowledge of energy efficiency in housing and the challenges of achieving the city’s targets. Your knowledge will be accompanied by a detailed understanding of sound project management principles with the ability to take ownership for a project from start to finish. We’re looking for someone who is both innovative and analytical with the ability to tackle challenges through creative solutions using a complex dataset. An influential and persuasive communicator, you will be able to manage successful relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high‑profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice – mixing both home and office working. Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and have the qualifications above, please demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. No agencies please.

For further queries after reading the job advert, contact Joyce Onono, Head of Strategic Asset Management on joyce.onono@bristolcouncil.gov.uk.

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident employer. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We will make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

EEO Statement

At Bristol City Council we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic, Disabled, and Female candidates who are currently under‑represented within this service. Appointments will be made on merit.