Energy Service Manager

Energy Service Manager Req ID: 5161 Directorate: Housing & Regeneration Location: Harrow, United Kingdom Position: Permanent (Full Time) Hours per week: 36 Salary: £53,109 - £60,414 Closing Date: 30/03/2025 Overview The London Borough of Harrow have an exciting opportunity for an Energy Service Manager to join our Climate Change, Natural Resources and Strategy team. The council are committed to the progressive decarbonisation of the borough and have adopted a comprehensive Climate & Nature Strategy 2023-30. The successful individual will play a key part in helping to deliver the Strategy, in particular our objective of Clean Energy used Efficiently , both across our estate and in the wider borough. Day to day the role is responsible for overseeing the contract procurement, management and direct delivery of effective and responsive energy and water management services across the council buildings, including schools. This covers the full range of energy and water related matters, including purchasing decisions, advice and support to our facilities teams and building users and the management of energy efficiency projects. The Energy Service Manager will also further develop and implement the strategic approach to energy and water issues concerning our property, ensuring the efficient use of these resources by the Council in response to future needs. Additionally, the role will provide professional advice and support to borough-wide energy decarbonisation initiatives and strategic energy planning. The role is directly responsible for a team of two officers. The role represents an excellent opportunity for further career development for a candidate with a strong background in energy work, a professional and customer-orientated outlook, and a commitment to making a real difference on climate change and sustainability. It is anticipated that interviews will take place in Harrow on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th April. About You The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in energy related discipline or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of central government policy and legislation relating to energy.
• Knowledge of sustainability principles and the role of energy decarbonisation in tackling climate change.
• Knowledge of energy performance management processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of working with partners and external agencies.
• Experience of delivering a corporate energy function.
• Experience of project management and performance management on energy efficiency matters.
• Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines involving frequently changing circumstances and conflicting priorities.

Related Documents For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria that is attached to the bottom of this Job Description. About us Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406. Important Note To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement . As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing(AT)harrow.gov.uk London Borough of Harrow 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. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting

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