Climate Response Development Officer (Warm Homes Local Grant)

Medway Council is seeking to recruit a new climate response development officer to successfully implement and promote a Government-funded programme to reduce energy bills for low-income households.

This position will be a fixed term contract for 3 years. This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 36 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application

Warm Homes: Local Grant will fund home improvement measures for homes across Medway including insulation, draught-proofing, double/triple- glazing, low carbon heating upgrades and solar panels for homes with and Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) between D and G.

The successful applicant will:

• Ensure successful implementation of the programme, in accordance with the terms set out in the funding agreement
• Effectively promote and monitor the programme to maximise take-up of the programme by Medway residents
• Appropriately advise residents inquiring about applying for funding
• Report progress in a timely manner to meet the requirements of Medway Council and the national funding agreement

Previous experience in successful delivery of externally funded projects will be considered beneficial.

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Bob Dimond on bob.dimond@medway.gov.uk

We are seeking a Climate Response Development Officer (Warm Homes Local Grant) to join the team at level B. This level attracts a salary that is mid-point of the range. You will have related experience and be able to demonstrate applied and developed knowledge, experience and skills to be effective in this role. All elements of level A and B listed within the person specification are essential. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.

Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.

When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.

The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:
Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.

Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.

Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.

We are seeking a Climate Response Development Officer (Warm Homes Local Grant) to join the team at level B. This level attracts a salary that is mid-point of the range. You will have related experience and be able to demonstrate applied and developed knowledge, experience and skills to be effective in this role. All elements of level A and B listed within the person specification are essential. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.

Important Information-

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile

For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.

Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.