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 the Council and all departments. You will be responsible for the purchase, management, and coordination of the Council's gas, electric, and water contracts. The role involves evaluating energy and water usage within the Council, devising policies and actions to minimise consumption to meet set targets. You will oversee a programme of low carbon capital funding schemes and support colleagues in delivering capital projects across the operational, leisure, and schools portfolio. Maximising the use of available funding to reduce operational emissions, including the Climate Capital Fund and Green Buildings Fund, is a key part of this role.

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 known for high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, quality services, and success in addressing financial challenges while involving residents in key issues and local developments. Sutton is investing in the health, wellbeing, and education of its residents and future generations as outlined in the "Ambitious for Sutton" corporate plan. Home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton is developing the London Cancer Hub, aiming to be the world’s leading life-science district specialising in cancer research and treatment. This vision will create around 13,000 jobs and contribute £1.2bn annually to the UK economy. Sutton is also focused on regeneration with new homes and schools, working closely with residents and vulnerable groups to balance support and independent living. The Council plays a leading role 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 has recently undergone significant transformation, including integrating energy management into its delivery. The FM Service supports approximately 50 corporate Council buildings, providing services such as FM Helpdesk, caretaking, post, cleaning, pest control, security, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive repairs. The team consists of 15 staff members dedicated to maintaining these buildings and services. This is a challenging and rewarding time as the FM Service implements a new operating model aligned with the wider organisation’s goals.

Our Offer To You
We are committed to nurturing talent and supporting your career growth 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, access to a learning and development portal, discounts at local shops and leisure centres, interest-free season ticket loans, Local Government Pension Scheme, bicycle loan and cycle to work schemes, Zipcar scheme, 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, with the ability to apply them effectively. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build credibility and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. Strong performance management capabilities, sound IT skills, and commitment to high standards of health and safety, equality, and diversity. Flexibility to work outside normal hours when necessary and ability to travel within and around the borough as part of your duties.

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