Overview
Reference: CCC00392
Description: Energy and Retrofit Manager **INTERNAL ONLY**
About the role
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Energy and Retrofit Manager to play a crucial role in leading the Council’s response to the climate crisis and achieving our net-zero goals.
This is a newly created role and offers an opportunity to build a new team and join a dynamic, new Economy and Place Group whose purpose is to enable Cambridge to grow sustainably as an inclusive place to live, work and visit, by working across the Council, with businesses, communities and economic partnerships to maximise economic, social and environmental benefits for the city.
What you’ll be doing
You will be responsible for delivering and iterating on the council’s retrofit and energy infrastructure projects and programs and building on key partnerships in the public and private sectors as part of our mission to reduce and decarbonize energy usage across the city and the Cambridge City Council footprint.
You will also deliver positive outcomes for residents around creating healthier and more resilient homes, with wider links into fuel poverty and the prevention work of the Communities Group.
As a manager you will foster a new team culture from the different elements of energy and retrofit work being brought together under your management and within the wider Economy and Place Group; and develop an ambitious and impactful delivery plan across a variety strategic work streams to drive accountability, high quality and innovative projects.
You’ll need extensive leadership and line management experience combined with experience and knowledge of energy and retrofit and the proven ability to build partnerships and secure funding.
In return we can offer:
A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
Agile and Flexible working
Annual leave purchasing scheme
Annually negotiated pay and award progression
Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Hub
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family friendly policies
Flexible Bank Holidays
Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time).
Gym Membership
Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on the role
Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
Staff reward and recognition framework
Subsidy for public transport
Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.
Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £55,021 – £61,123 per annum (City Pay Band 9), pro rata for part time.
Location: This can be flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly depending on the priorities of your role and team.
More Information:
You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.
If you would like an informal chat, please contact Jemma Little Head of Economy, Energy & Climate, jemma.little@cambridge.gov.uk.
Closing date 24 April 2025
Interviews 2nd May 2025
Application Process
To be considered for this role, please scroll below to ‘Apply Online’ and complete an application.
If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to yourEmployee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.
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Salary: *GBP*55,021 – *GBP*61,123 per annum (City Pay Band 9), pro rata for part time.
Package:
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
