Job Description

Glasgow City Council Property and Land Strategy lays out the strategic framework for the transformation of the Council Property and Land assets. The post will play a key role in the Council delivering on and supporting a number of strategies such as the Property and Land Strategy, Glasgow’s Climate Plan 2019 and the recently approved Carbon Management Plan 2023-30.

As the Assistant Group Manager (Energy Management) within the Property Asset Management team, you will play an integral role managing the Council's energy usage more robustly and reduce the consumption of gas and electricity. A significant portion of the Council’s annual budget is spent on property utility costs and efforts to reduce this have been deemed a priority. The new post holder will be responsible for organising energy audits within the GCC estate, identifying opportunities to reduce consumption and also to ensure that our energy bills are accurate and commensurate with the local context. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring our energy consumption targets align with relevant Council policy and priorities, such as the Carbon Management Plan 3.

This is an exciting opportunity to fulfil a key role within Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability (NRS) in Scotland’s largest local authority. NRS is a large and diverse service that touches on all aspects of life within the city. We value our people and recognise these are our biggest asset in achieving our objectives.

You should have the ability to work in fast paced environment, frequently under pressure and be able to communicate, collaborate and influence people at all levels including senior professionals stakeholders. You will be a first-class communicator and a natural relationship manager whilst demonstrating excellent project management skills. You will have an appreciation and understanding of working within a political environment. You will be educated to degree level and able to evidence continual professional development.

This post is fixed term for a period up to 2 years.

Please note this is a re advertisement and previous applicants should not re-apply.

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