Retrofit Engagement Officer

An exceptional opportunity to join Forest of Dean District Council as a Retrofit Officer,
playing a pivotal role in providing high quality advice to promote and enhance sustainable
outcomes, through retrofit projects. The clock is ticking on tackling climate change. Now is
the time for action. We are looking for a passionate officer to propel our engagement
programmes, in the ‘race for a sustainable future’ using an innovative and solutions focused
approach.

The role offers the flexibility of working from the offices in Coleford and from home, allowing
you to choose the best option for your work life balance.

• Are you motivated by the reward of delivering on our Climate Change priorities?
  
• Do you have the ability to influence and support local communities for sustainable greener
  outcomes?

Our Climate Change team is fundamental to the success of the council’s aspiration for a
sustainable future, and we are passionate on leading on the climate and ecological emergencies
in our area. Our focus is to enable our communities in the Forest of Dean to thrive, creating
great places for people to live, work, learn and enjoy a safe and sustainable future.

We want our future generations to thrive too and are serious in tackling issues concerning
climate and environmental emergencies. Now is a fantastic time to be joining us. We are looking
to deliver upon our council priorities and shape our environment for the benefit of the local
area and beyond.

As a Retrofit Officer, you will be working with the heart of local communities, to provide
transparent, high quality, valuable guidance, surrounding retrofit programmes. From carbon
foot-printing, building energy performance to renewable energy options, you will be integral to
raising awareness, empowering change, to create sustainable outcomes, in line with our
environmental aspirations.

Due to the nature of the role, you will need the ability to engage, inform and influence
retrofit transformation, across different audiences, with varying levels of knowledge or
initial interest. You will be experienced in delivering workshops and events, as well as
creating supporting content that effectively targets and attracts varied audiences.

You will be working collaboratively, with a variety of different partners and stakeholders
across the district, including both Cheltenham Borough and Cotswold District Council. These two
councils will each have similar officers, joining us in a South West Net Zero Hub-backed
Gloucestershire retrofit engagement programme. You will also play a crucial part in delivering
the Council’s Climate Emergency Strategy, by promoting engagement programmes that stimulates
uptake of domestic building retrofit projects that bring down emissions.

You will need

• Project management and or programme management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of the efficient use of energy in buildings, particularly within the
  domestic sector.
• Experience in community and/or citizen engagement, outreach or related roles, this can
  include voluntary work.
• Ability to plan, execute and attend community events and workshops across the district.
• Experience of content creation for engagement materials.

Special Conditions

• Ability to travel/ access to a vehicle for work purposes

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/ Person Specification.

What can we do for you

• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an
  extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice
• Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health,
  dental and eye care 
• Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice
  and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on
  electric cars
• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
• Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five
  years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury
• Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary

To apply for this position please click on the “apply” button below to complete an
application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your
skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and
in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each
other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd.
Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to
assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form
in full.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome
and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black,
Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled
applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies – Please state this within your
covering statement or in a separate email. 

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people
and children.

Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates
will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof
of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history
(if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.