The Head of Energy & Net Zero will provide strategic leadership and corporate accountability for the Council’s energy, decarbonisation, and net zero ambitions, supporting the authority’s commitment to becoming a net zero carbon organisation and place.

The postholder will lead the development and delivery of energy and net zero strategies, oversee large-scale, complex programme’s and work across the Council, with regional partners, government and industry to secure investment, reduce emissions, tackle fuel poverty, and deliver inclusive economic growth.

The key responsibilities include:

• Act as the council’s primary liaison with the LCRCA on all matters relating to Energy and Net Zero, including the delivery of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.

• Develop commercially viable energy projects, balancing financial return, carbon reduction and social value.

• Provision of a professional service, providing assurance and risk management to senior leaders in relation to all matters relating to energy management, sustainability and achieving net zero.

• Ensure energy and net zero programmes deliver inclusive outcomes, tackling fuel poverty, health inequalities, and climate vulnerability.

• Ensure systems and frameworks are developed to evaluate and evidence performance effectiveness of the department and ensure the service consistently adds value.

This role suits someone who is passionate about delivering excellent outcomes for the borough, who is committed to maintaining high standards, and confident working both independently and collaboratively with the wider team.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a large number of applicants

Closing Date - Friday 27th March

Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 23rd April

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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