Sustainable Energy Manager
Job Description
Cambridge City Council is seeking an experienced and ambitious Sustainable Energy Manager to lead the delivery of our corporate energy, carbon reduction and utility management programme.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering the Council’s net zero ambitions, improving the sustainability of our corporate estate, and securing investment into renewable energy and decarbonisation projects.
The Role
As Sustainable Energy Manager, you will lead the management, monitoring and analysis of energy consumption and carbon emissions across the Council’s portfolio of buildings.
Key areas of responsibility include:
About You
You will be an experienced energy or sustainability professional with a strong background in:
A degree-level qualification and IEMA membership (or equivalent) are essential.
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to make a visible impact in one of the UK’s leading cities for climate action.
You’ll join a collaborative and forward-thinking council committed to sustainable growth, innovation and creating a greener future for Cambridge.
Apply now and help lead the transition to a net zero council
What we can offer:
Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £47,181 to £52,413 (City Pay Band 7), pro rata for part time.
Location: This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.
More Information:
You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.
If you would like an informal chat, please contact Steph Salmon – steph.salmon@cambridge.gov.uk
Interview date : 12 June 2026
Application Process:
To be considered for this role, Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.
Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Cambridge City Council is seeking an experienced and ambitious Sustainable Energy Manager to lead the delivery of our corporate energy, carbon reduction and utility management programme.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering the Council’s net zero ambitions, improving the sustainability of our corporate estate, and securing investment into renewable energy and decarbonisation projects.
The Role
As Sustainable Energy Manager, you will lead the management, monitoring and analysis of energy consumption and carbon emissions across the Council’s portfolio of buildings.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Leading the Council’s energy and carbon reduction strategy
- Delivering renewable energy and energy efficiency projects
- Securing grant funding and external investment for sustainability initiatives
- Managing utility contracts, metering and energy data services
- Providing expert advice on low-carbon buildings, heat networks and energy efficiency
- Leading and developing specialist staff and project teams
About You
You will be an experienced energy or sustainability professional with a strong background in:
- Energy and utility management
- Carbon reduction and building energy performance
- Data analysis and energy management systems
- Renewable energy and decarbonisation projects
- Securing environmental grant funding
- Team leadership and programme delivery
A degree-level qualification and IEMA membership (or equivalent) are essential.
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to make a visible impact in one of the UK’s leading cities for climate action.
You’ll join a collaborative and forward-thinking council committed to sustainable growth, innovation and creating a greener future for Cambridge.
Apply now and help lead the transition to a net zero council
What we can offer:
- A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
- Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
- Agile and Flexible working
- Annual leave purchasing scheme
- Annually negotiated pay and award progression
- Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Family friendly policies
- Flexible Bank Holidays
- Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
- Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Gym Memership salary sacrifice scheme
- Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
- Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkts, attractions and more
- Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
- Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
- Staff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremony
- Subsidy for public transport
- Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform
Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £47,181 to £52,413 (City Pay Band 7), pro rata for part time.
Location: This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.
More Information:
You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.
If you would like an informal chat, please contact Steph Salmon – steph.salmon@cambridge.gov.uk
Interview date : 12 June 2026
Application Process:
To be considered for this role, Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.
Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.