Principal Decarbonisation Officer

We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to project manage
the Council’s commercial decarbonisation journey. 

This is one of several key roles tasked with delivering Rotherham Council’s ambitious climate
change target to reach net zero by 2030 as well as being responsible for managing the Council’s
commercial energy and water contracts. 

In this critical role you will identify and implement property related decarbonisation projects
and work to supplement Council budgets with relevant funding opportunities. This role will also
lead, and line manage a small team of technical staff with responsibilities including energy
efficiency and expanding the Borough’s EV charging infrastructure. 

We are therefore looking for a strong environmental manager with excellent technical,
communication and project management skills to deliver the Council’s net zero targets
throughout its operational estate and to develop relationships with core Council services and
stakeholders. The postholder will also be required to build and maintain effective partnerships
within and outside the service, dealing with complex enquiries, developing staff potential and
implementing new ways of working to ensure an effective service and best value are delivered. 

We offer a great work life balance including flexible working as well as the option to work
alongside a team willing to challenge the norm to deliver a better outcome. The post will be
based at Riverside House but includes the ability to work at home for several days of the
month. Travel across the Borough to events/meetings and occasional out of hours working will
also be required. 

For further information regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact the Climate
Change Manager, Louise Preston on 07717423494 or via email [email protected]

This post will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be
required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent
criminal convictions).

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and
inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our
workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each
employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we
will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum
criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit
our website. 

Until 31st March 2026 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay
reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a monthly deduction from each pay period over the
full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who
experience a pay reduction will be awarded three additional days leave (pro rata for
part-time).

Closing date 14th August 2024