Assistant Energy & Utilities Officer - MID05906

To ensure effective monitoring of energy and utilities costs, providing regular reports on energy usage and cost supporting the - the identification and implementation of utilities ,energy and conservation measures to support Net Zero carbon reduction challenges and ensure best value for the Council in consumption of utilities in non-domestic Council buildings and therefore contribute to reducing environmental impact.

Work with colleagues to develop proposals for energy saving projects utilising renewable technologies and coordinate objectives and strategies to reduce carbon emissions through awareness programmes with staff and the wider community.

KNOWLEDGE:

It is essential that the jobholder has a minimum an HNC in a relevant subject e.g. financial management, electronic book keeping payment; or service charge management and dealing with utilities companies.

Experience management of commercial building and would be advantageous understanding and experience in the use of Energy Management and specifically Systems Link energy management software would be highly desirable but adequate knowledge of payment processing and budgeting along with and understanding of payment software process would be expected of the jobholder.

Once in post the jobholder will be expected to gain an understanding of geographical layout of sites and plant maintenance arrangements and utilities connections in relation to corporate properties schools, leisure centres, libraries etc recognising client service delivery requirements.

CLOSING DATE - 31 January 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - 7 February 2024

Position Title: Assistant Energy & Utilities Officer

Position Number: REB0013

Directorate: Place

Working from Home: Hybrid

Location: Midlothian House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £28,984.95 per annum.

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

Please apply on-line. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Midlothian.

If you have difficulty applying for this post or in accessing the attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

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