Climate and Energy Officer

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey.

Salary: £34,343.00 to £36,363.00 per annum

Location: Hybrid Working, Court Hey, Roby Road, Liverpool, L16 3NA

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week. Consideration will be given for part-time working.

DBS Check: No

Closing Date: 28/06/2026 at 00:59

Reference: CVP 0627

Knowsley Council is an award‑winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

As Climate Change Officer, you will provide vital support to the delivery of the Council's Climate Change Emergency Action Plan and Net Zero Delivery Plan. The postholder will be responsible for monitoring the energy efficiency of council buildings, identifying energy efficiency projects and solutions including heating and lighting and building fabric. The postholder will seek out external funding opportunities and undertake grant funding applications, project and financial management.

When identifying a suitable individual for the position, we will look for an ability to manage a diverse work programme and multiple priorities, as well as good communication and project‑planning skills.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part‑time. There is a requirement for you to attend your work base at least 2 days per week.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well‑informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact us.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Interviews: week commencing 06 July 2026

How to apply: To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so. You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.