Strategy Officer (Local Heat and Energy Efficiency)

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Job Details

For over a decade Fife Council has taken serious action on tackling climate change. In 2019 Fife Council declared a climate emergency and in 2020 approved the Climate Fife plan. The Climate Fife plan outlines the range and scope of work the team is involved in.

This is a great opportunity to work in a team whose focus is to deliver action on the climate emergency. The team is based in Fife Council’s Planning Service. The post is an exciting new role focussed on delivering the Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Duty 2022. This is critical work to help all buildings in Fife become more energy efficient and decarbonise their heat. The post will be leading all aspects of the council’s Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy duty: the long term strategy, 5 year actions plans, plan delivery and reporting.

This is a fast moving work area and we provide good opportunities for professional development.

The Person

We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals with a positive attitude to partnership working; applicants must be able to demonstrate a level of competence and knowledge of managing projects and developing strategies / plans.

You will need to be a strong effective communicator, managing engagement with a large range of stakeholders.

You will bring experience of undertaking research and practical use and interpretation of data.

We are looking for someone who can manage the strong expectations of this role and complex projects, including assessment and reporting.

Whether you have worked in climate or energy, or looking to develop your career, the Climate Change and Zero Waste team in Fife has a lot to offer.

Applicants must meet the specified criteria on the post applied for and must demonstrate this within their application.

We are currently shaping our future workstyles however, in light of current advice, we are introducing blended home/office working that will include office access days each week with homeworking for the remainder of your working time.

For further information contact: Hugh Muschamp hugh.muschamp@fife.gov.uk