Environment and Energy Assistant Project Manager (Redeployment 21702)

Ipswich - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 34434 - 37280

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Suffolk County Council
Address: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid working
Salary:per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 37 hours per week - flexible working options available
Contract: Fixed term or Secondment for 2 years (funding)

This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only

Were focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. As an Environment and Energy Assistant Project Manager youll help shape Suffolks future through innovation collaboration and community impact. If you want to make a difference then this might be the job for you!

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

Work with the Warm Homes Suffolk team to develop and deliver a programme of Fuel Poverty reduction measures to Suffolk residents.

Identify and prioritise fundable works that will reduce fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency of Suffolk homes.
Project manage small scale works liaising with partners the public and contractors.
Collect and analyse information on homes and communities likely benefit from funding.
Support effective performance management and reporting key indicators.
Identify potential risks and manage mitigation.
Represent the County Council and other Local Authorities at routine meetings with the public contractors and external organisations on issues related to domestic energy efficiency and fuel poverty.
Contribute to service development and improvement.

You will need

The ability to manage various tasks and prioritise effectively.
Theskills and experience to work in a team supporting energy efficiency and clean energy retrofit projects that will allow Suffolk residents to reduce fuel poverty and carbon emissions.
Willingness and ability to learn about energy efficiency and clean heat.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with partner organisations and contractors at all levels.
To be passionate aboutdelivering environmental improvements and improving the lives of Suffolk residents.
A good working knowledge of Word Excel and web-based tools.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Warm Homes Suffolk Team are improving houses in Suffolk to reduce energy loss reduce costs and make homes warm and healthy for residents. You would be working with a team that helps identify eligible households to take advantage of government funding. We then work with government partners and installers to upgrade housing. The Warm Homes Team is a consortium made up of all the County District and Borough councils in Suffolk.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Matthew Lingfor an informal conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing .

If you want to apply for a secondment read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.

1. Can you describe a time when you managed a small-scale project. What steps did you take to ensure its success
2. Tell us about a situation where you collected and interpreted data to identify homes or communities to target improvements. How did your analysis inform your actions
3. Share an experience where you responded to a customer who was angry distressed or vulnerable. How did you handle the situation and what was the outcome
4. Give an example of how you managed your workload and met deadlines when working on multiple projects or tasks.

Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to applyIf you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team ator.

You can find examples of possible adjustments on ourReasonable Adjustment pages. If youre invited to the next stage youll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date:11.30pm 23 December 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

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DescriptionSuffolk County CouncilAddress: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid workingSalary:per annum (pro rata for part time)Hours: 37 hours per week - flexible working options availableContract: Fixed term or Secondment for 2 years (funding)This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk ...