Energy Manager

This opportunity is open to internal and external applicants and registered applications of the Get Oldham Working scheme. However, where a meaningful shortlist can be drawn from internal applications in the first instance, and residents of Oldham subsequently, these applicants shall be given priority access to the vacancy in line with the Council’s Recruitment and Selection Policy.  Please state if you are Registered to the Get Oldham Working scheme or an Oldham Resident in the Knowledge and Experience section of the application form. 

Place & Economic Growth

Property 

Ref: G7/OL-92986

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £36,648 - £40,221 (full time equivalent)

Actual Salary: £21,993 - £24,137 per annum (Grade 7)

Hours: 22 per week (3 days)

Based: Oldham Council Offices, Spindles, OL1 1HD and Work from Home

Closing Date: Monday 3rd June 2024

Interview Dates: TBC – proposed Tuesday 18th June 2024

Job Description & Person Specification.docx

Role Overview:

A vacancy has arisen within the Energy—Building Services Team, based at the New Oldham Council Offices at Spindles OL1 1HD, with home working opportunities.

The role will include Energy Portfolio Account Management services, which cover every aspect of utilities, such as electricity, gas, water, and metering, to maintain the utility portfolios for Oldham Council and its clients. The role involves managing and maintaining the TEAM Sigma Energy Management Software database, data auditing, analysis, monitoring, create and deliver energy and financial reports, bill validation, data and metering queries, account administration, such as change of tenancies, statutory reporting and record keeping, to enable continual improvement and progress towards Oldham Council’s sustainability commitments and net zero goals.                                                                                     

Key Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with the Lead Energy Manager and the wider team: Support and enable the implementation of the Council's strategic objectives related to sustainable energy use, account management, and achieving net zero targets.
• Manage the audit and production of energy data sets: Ensure completeness, identify anomalies, monitor, and support efficient account reconciliation.
• Support the effective and efficient management of energy accounts: This includes liaising with suppliers and handling billing, queries, siteworks, and other daily activities.
• Support and enable the delivery of accurate energy-related reports that meet specified requirements.
• Utilise framework agreements to manage the delivery of services related to energy management: This includes the provision of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC), Display Energy Certificates (DEC), and other services to discharge statutory duties to ensure compliance.

Key Requirements: 

To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:

• Experience of using TEAM Sigma Energy Management Software (or other Energy Management Software and databases, Access, Excel, SQL) and dealing with large utility portfolios and data sets.
• The ability and experience to analyse and interpret data and present it effectively to various audiences to inform decision-making.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in your work. You must proactive and be able to work at pace.

Oldham Council 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.

If you would like support with this application, an interview or interested in looking at any courses that could help with this position please get in touch with Get Oldham Working - Get Oldham Working registration form - Oldham Council

NB. - Any candidate that meets the criteria of our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme and meets the essential criteria of the role, will be guaranteed the first stage of assessment (whether that is an interview or another assessment, as appropriate).

Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme supports candidates with disabilities, carers, those who are aged 24 or under and have previously been in or currently in care, and those whose last long term substantive employer was the Armed Forces.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Oldham Council, we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We aim to develop a culture of respect, where differences are recognised regardless of background. We aim to be an employer of choice by engaging in fair and open recruitment processes and Applications are encouraged from all communities across the borough to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our population.

About Us:

Oldham is committed to developing a Co-operative future; one where citizens, partners and staff work together to improve the borough.  Anyone joining the council is coming into an ambitious organisation with big plans. We are working hard to build a brighter future for our borough and we need people from a wide range of backgrounds to continue delivering the best for our communities.

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