Sustainability Officer - NAY13897

Job Summary

Temporary for 3 Years

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

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North Ayrshire Council seeks an enthusiastic and conscientious individual to join our Sustainability team for a 3-year period. Our Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) and Delivery Plan has been developed to identify North Ayrshire’s heat demand, take action on decarbonising heat, and improve levels of energy efficiency. As a Sustainability Officer, you will implement and manage projects within the Council's LHEES Delivery Plan, to assist the delivery of net zero emissions and reduce fuel poverty across North Ayrshire. Action will include implementing domestic and non-domestic interventions, investigating heat network options, and engaging with various stakeholders. Please see the North Ayrshire LHEES and Delivery Plan using the link below: https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/business/land-and-property/energy-management.aspx 

For more details see the attached Role Profile below.

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Staff Values & Behaviours

North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Council’s website.

Additional Information

For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.

Our Workstyles

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:

Agile – 100% of time spent working agile (flexibly) and interacting with others. Able to work at home, office or multiple locations.  May be required to attend office on set days/rota basis as the role requires.

This post has been allocated the workstyle: Agile

More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide: Workstyles.  If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.