3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

The Energy Manager will act as the Council’s principal expert on energy provision and management, leading the strategic development and implementation of energy programmes and initiatives. The role is responsible for securing, managing, and optimising the Council’s energy use, supporting delivery of the Council’s net zero agenda, and ensuring best‑value utility management across the Council and its partners. The postholder will work closely with internal teams, contractors, stakeholders and elected members to achieve high standards within time and budget constraints.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Lead and direct the Energy Team, ensuring proactive, high‑quality service delivery for the Council and partner organisations.
Establish effective project management, reporting and governance processes for energy programmes.
Manage utility contracts, ensuring compliance, best value, and support for the Council’s 2030 net‑zero ambitions.
Procure, monitor, and manage utilities for the Council’s estate, including annual budgeting and timely bill processing.
Ensure best practice and compliance with statutory and regulatory energy obligations.
Maintain and continually improve the Council’s ISO50001:2011‑compliant Energy Management System (EnMS).

Essential Experience Required

Proven experience procuring and managing large‑scale commercial contracts.
Extensive project management experience delivering infrastructure projects (energy, renewable or similar).
Experience in budget management and developing major funding applications.

Essential Qualifications Required

Graduate‑level or equivalent professional qualification in energy management (or relevant proven experience).

Additional information to note

Working hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern- Northampton (One Angel Square and Westbridge).
WFH available for up to 3 days per week (dependant on in person meetings that week).
We work on Bi weekly payment schedule

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.