Energy Officer

Energy Officer
SO3 (£41,177 - £46,579)
37 hours, Full-Time
Permanent
Hybrid: Stopford House and homeworking (minimum 2 days in the office per week)

Application Deadline: 18th October 2026, 11:59pm
Shortlisting Date: 26th October 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd November 2026
Interview Type: In person

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Your Role

Are you motivated by making a measurable difference reducing energy costs, improving contract performance and helping Stockport Council get the best value from its energy and utility arrangements?

Stockport Council is looking for an experienced and ambitious Energy Manager to lead the management of energy and utility consumption across our diverse property estate. This is a newly refreshed role with a strategic focus on helping the Council deliver its climate commitments, reduce carbon emissions and maximise value from energy expenditure.

You will be responsible for overseeing utility contracts, monitoring energy performance, analysing consumption data and identifying opportunities to reduce costs and carbon. Working across the organisation, you will provide expert advice, develop energy efficiency initiatives and support the delivery of the Council's commitment to achieving net zero in its own operations by 2039 and contributing towards a carbon neutral Stockport by 2038.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and technically capable professional with experience in energy management, utilities, building services or a related discipline.

You will bring:

• Experience of energy management, utility procurement and contract management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex energy and consumption data.
• Knowledge of carbon reduction, sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Experience of managing supplier relationships and challenging performance where required.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence colleagues, suppliers and partners.
• A relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience in engineering, energy management, sustainability or building services.
• Most importantly, you will share our values, be committed to continual improvement and be motivated by the opportunity to make a measurable difference to the Council's environmental and financial performance

About Us

This is an exciting time to join Stockport Council. We are committed to delivering high-quality services for residents while driving forward our ambitious climate action agenda. As Energy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in helping us deliver a more sustainable future for our borough.

You'll join a supportive and forward-thinking team within Facilities Management, working alongside colleagues and partners to improve the performance of our estate, reduce environmental impact and create lasting benefits for the communities we serve.

In return, we offer a competitive local government pension scheme, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, generous annual leave, learning and development opportunities and the chance to contribute to one of the most important challenges facing local government today

At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact christopher.lawrence@stockport.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role

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Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential job role criteria.

Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme

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