Job reference: 002496
Service Area / Directorate: Corporate Strategy
Salary and Grade: G7: £40,388 per annum - full time (pro-rata for part time)
Contract: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Location: Hybrid Oxford - Town Hall/Work from home
Oxford City Council is leading the City's response to the Climate Emergency. Taking the lead from the City's Climate Change Citizen Assembly the Council has adopted an ambitious but achievable net zero target. We are looking for a passionate, capable and dynamic Utilities Coordinator to join our Environmental Sustainability team and play a leading role in making ensuring the councils energy use is well managed to ensure our net zero target happens.
This role will undertake the management of our energy and water contracts, billing and feed-in tariff allocations. You will work closely with several teams across the council, as well as our suppliers, to ensure correct billing is in place. You will identify areas where energy reduction measures can be made and work with both the Energy and Carbon Manager and the Carbon Reduction Project Manager to analyse data and systems to support implementation of these measures.
If you are a well organised and thrive in data analysis, engaging with stakeholders and supplier management to make a lasting difference this role will suit you. This work will provide an excellent opportunity for candidates who have a background in energy management, looking after their organisation's energy use, dealing with metering, billing and online finance and energy management systems. Key attributes include strong analytical and reporting skills and proven track record in supplier account management.
The Environmental Sustainability Team accelerates city-wide sustainability and is on the front line in responding to the Council's declared Climate Emergency. This role requires commitment, focus and energy. If that sounds like you, we would like to hear from you.
About us
Our ambitious leadership team and dedicated staff are working hard building a world class city for everyone. Oxford City Council has accelerated plans to build more affordable and council housing in the city. We provide services to help reduce inequality and improve the health and wellbeing of Oxford's residents and are taking a lead on reducing emissions and increasing biodiversity to become a net carbon neutral city of the future.
We are a supportive and collaborative bunch of people working towards shared goals, where new ideas and initiatives are valued. We strive to deliver service excellence, take accountability for our actions and communicate with honestly and respect. There has never been a more exciting time to join us! Help us to build successful places in which to live and work and build a fairer, greener city in which everyone can thrive.
This role will support some hybrid working, but site visits and working in Oxford will also be required (the amount will depend on the status and site visits needed for each project). We offer generous holiday 28 days a year with an additional 4 days after 5 years' service, a local government pension scheme, subsidised leisure membership, discounted travel and flexible working in many roles. We are committed to supporting career development opportunities and learning and development.
How to apply
More information is available on the role profile document. Please read this document to ensure that you meet our requirements. More information about working for the Council, our values and vision, is available on our web site.
Applications should be made via our online application system (no CVs please). For further information and how to apply online please visite our website.
Note: For roles that require a DBS Certificate (Enhanced and or Barred List check), candidates are required to supply their complete work history. If you are making an application using a CV please ensure you explain any gaps in your work history.
We usually do1 st interviews online but please let us know if this is not an option for you. For hybrid roles the successful applicant will be expected to work from home. You should ensure that you have reliable and secure wifi access; a suitable workspace and are prepared to undertake distance learning and training.
Closing Date: 10 June 2024
Late applications will not be processed
Interview Date(s): To be confirmed
We are an equal opportunity employer: We are striving to become a more inclusive employer and to represent the communities that we support. We have policies in place to ensure that every applicant and employee can flourish and succeed. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas and would particularly welcome applicants from ethnic and minority communities. All applicants will be given fair consideration for work and will not receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of any protected characteristic