Permanent: Full Time (36hrs)

Are you ready to play an important role in supporting the development of funding bids, and delivery of energy efficiency and sustainability programmes across one of London&©s most ambitious and diverse boroughs?

Redbridge Council is looking to recruit a Sustainability Coordinator who will play a pivotal role in supporting the Asset Management Team to ensure the Council have accurate and up to data on all of its social housing assets.

About the Role:

As Sustainability Coordinator you will lead on sustainability initiatives, securing external funding through successful bid applications, and promoting environmentally sustainable practices to help achieve the councils net-zero targets.

You will provide support to colleagues & stakeholders providing an excellent Service to residents.

Overview of the role:

Lead on the development and submission of funding bids to secure resources for energy efficiency and sustainability projects.
Coordinate the delivery of energy improvement programmes and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
Work collaboratively with internal departments, external stakeholders, and funding bodies to identify and deliver sustainability initiatives.
Monitor the performance of sustainability projects and produce detailed reports on outcomes, energy savings, and environmental impact, highlighting risks or issues promptly.
Promote sustainability awareness and engagement among residents, businesses, and council staff.
Ensure compliance with relevant environmental legislation, policies, and funding requirements.
Research and stay up to date on innovative energy solutions and best practices for local government sustainability.
Support the development and implementation of the boroughs sustainability strategy and climate action plans.
Act as the main point of contact for all tenants, leaseholders and customers, build strong relationships with contractors and internal teams, and attend meetings to discuss projects.
Carrying out eligibility assessments
Processing applications and making referrals to delivery partner
Processing grant funding and co-ordinating supplier invoices
Working closely with stakeholders including the delivery partner company.
Assisting with website and communications/promotions.
Maintain accurate records relating to all improvements and funding, ensuring all relevant systems are updated.

About You

Evidence of continued professional development in sustainability or project management.
Proven experience in developing and delivering sustainability or energy-related programmes with a strong track record in writing successful funding bids and securing external resources.
Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders on environmental projects.
Excellent project management and organisational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear reports and presentations.
Knowledge of environmental legislation, funding frameworks, and energy efficiency technologies.
Knowledge of renewable energy systems, carbon reduction strategies, or climate adaptation projects.
Familiarity with community engagement or behavioural change initiatives related to sustainability.
Ability and experience in preparing regular statistical and written summary reports and KPI&©s for managers and senior managers on progress and problems against targets and objectives.
Experience of achieving performance indicators.
Advanced ITC skills including use of databases, reporting, and use of bespoke models and tools.
Experience of working in a customer focused environment.
Proven ability to work methodically, follow agreed
procedures and accurately record data and information.

If you're a team player and you really care, then Redbridge is the right place for you. We are passionate about putting our staff, our people at the heart of the council, looking after people, making sure that they are happy in their work and an environment to thrive.

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

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