Energy and Carbon Officer

Grays - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 44624 - 52038

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Job Title: Energy and Carbon Officer
Salary: per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Grade:F
Contract Type:Fixed Term- 3 years
Working Hours:37 hours per week

Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Join Thurrock Councils Climate and Sustainability Team

We are seeking committed and forward-thinking individuals to join our newly expanded Climate Change and Sustainability Team. These roles offer exciting opportunities to shape Thurrocks environmental future drive innovation and deliver meaningful change across waste energy and climate services.

About the Department

Thurrock Councils Place Directorate is leading the charge on climate action sustainability and waste transformation. Our team is responsible for delivering the boroughs Net Zero ambitions improving recycling rates and embedding circular economy principles. We work collaboratively across departments and with external partners to ensure our strategies are data-driven impactful and community-focused.

About the Roles

We are recruiting for the following roles:

Energy and Carbon Officer Manage energy efficiency and emissions reporting across the Councils estate.
Waste Reduction & Circular Economy Lead Deliver Thurrocks Waste Minimisation Plan and circular economy initiatives.

Each role plays a vital part in delivering our climate goals improving operational performance and engaging residents and stakeholders in sustainable change.

What Were Looking For

Were looking for individuals who bring:

Strong project and programme management skills
Expertise in climate energy waste or sustainability fields
Advanced data analysis and reporting capabilities
Experience working across departments and with external partners
Passion for environmental leadership and public service

Essential Qualifications:

Relevant qualifications and/or professional memberships (e.g. IEMA) depending on the role. Please refer to the Person Specification for the role-specific essential qualifications.

DBS Check: Not required for these roles.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer:

Generous annual leave entitlement
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
Ongoing training and professional development
Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Staff discounts and local offers
A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 4^th February 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 22nd February 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the roles or interview process please contact:

Gary Crooks - Sustainability & Climate Strategy Manager

Email:

Tel:

To view the Job Profiles and Person Specifications please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential please upload copies of those relevant qualifications/professional registration.

Required Experience:

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DescriptionJob Title: Energy and Carbon OfficerSalary: per annum (pro rata if part-time)Grade:FContract Type:Fixed Term- 3 yearsWorking Hours:37 hours per weekFull-time and part-time opportunities availableJoin Thurrock Councils Climate and Sustainability TeamWe are seeking committed and forward-thi...