Location
Sutton, London Borough of Sutton

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£49,056 per annum

About the Role
This role supports the Council's environmental strategy and the decarbonisation of its estate. As the Council's dedicated Energy Officer, you will provide expert advice to all departments, manage the purchase and coordination of gas, electric and water contracts, and evaluate energy and water usage. You will devise policies and actions to minimise consumption to meet set targets and oversee a programme of low carbon capital funding schemes. Supporting colleagues in delivering capital projects across operational, leisure and schools portfolios, you will maximise the use of available funding including the Climate Capital Fund and Green Buildings Fund to reduce operational emissions.

About the Borough
The London Borough of Sutton is located less than 30 minutes by train from Central London with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Situated in zone 5, Sutton offers excellent transport links, award-winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing, and great schools. The borough is home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research and is developing the London Cancer Hub, a world-leading life-science district specialising in cancer research and treatment. Sutton is committed to investing in the health, wellbeing, and education of its residents and future generations, as outlined in the "Ambitious for Sutton" corporate plan. The Council is a key driver within the South London Partnership, focusing on strategic growth, regeneration, and investment to make Sutton a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

About Us
This role is part of the Facilities Management (FM) team, which supports approximately 50 corporate Council buildings. The FM Service includes FM Helpdesk, caretaking, post, cleaning, pest control, security, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive repair services. The team of 15 staff is undergoing transformation to improve service delivery, including integrating energy management into its operations. This is a challenging and rewarding time to join as the team implements a new operating model aligned with wider organisational goals.

Our Offer To You
We are committed to nurturing talent and supporting your career development in a friendly, collaborative environment. Your ideas will be encouraged and supported by a dynamic management team. Benefits include a generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time), enhanced family leave options, two volunteering days per year, flexible working schemes, adjustable working arrangements with Google Chromebooks, a learning and development portal, discounts at local shops and leisure centres, interest-free season ticket loans, Local Government Pension Scheme membership, bicycle loan and cycle to work schemes, Zipcar access, and confidential health, wellbeing, and counselling support.

Experience
Proven track record in developing and implementing energy efficiency programmes. Experience in procurement and finance practices, supported by project management skills. Demonstrated ability to evaluate energy and water usage, devise policies to reduce consumption, and manage energy contract procurement.

About you
Strong understanding of relevant legislation, codes of practice, and current developments in energy conservation and sustainability. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build credibility and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders. Strong performance management capabilities, sound IT skills, and commitment to health and safety, equality, and diversity. Flexibility to work outside normal hours when necessary and ability to travel within and around the borough.

Qualifications
Technical or energy-related qualification required. Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.