PROJECT OFFICER
| Posting date: | 12 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,091 to £48,226 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 September 2025 |
| Location: | HU1 1HJ |
| Company: | Hull City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 33044 |
Summary
Hull City Council is seeking to appoint a Project Officer within the Energy Efficiency and Regeneration Team to lead on the decarbonisation, energy efficiency and fuel poverty agenda.
As Project Officer, you will lead on the development of the councils Decarbonisation Strategy and Action Plan. Delivering strategic and operational initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions from council homes. You’ll work closely with internal teams, external partners, and residents to implement energy efficiency measures, secure funding, and monitor progress toward our net-zero goals.
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
Development of the councils Decarbonisation Strategy and Action Plan.
Leading on decarbonisation projects across council housing stock.
Support the development and delivery of retrofit programmes, including insulation, heating upgrades, and renewable technologies.
Monitor project performance, budgets, and compliance with funding requirements.
Engage with tenants and stakeholders to promote energy efficiency and sustainability.
Lead on funding bids and reporting for government funded schemes.
Applicants should have experience in project delivery within the housing decarbonisation sector, with an understanding of retrofit, low carbon technologies and fuel poverty. Strong IT skills are essential with the ability to use databases to manage, monitor and analyse data effectively. The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting is also essential.
Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to climate action and social impact and help improve the lives of residents through warmer, healthier homes.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helena Stannard, Energy Efficiency and Regeneration Manager on 01482 614368 or email helena.stannard@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
As Project Officer, you will lead on the development of the councils Decarbonisation Strategy and Action Plan. Delivering strategic and operational initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions from council homes. You’ll work closely with internal teams, external partners, and residents to implement energy efficiency measures, secure funding, and monitor progress toward our net-zero goals.
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
Development of the councils Decarbonisation Strategy and Action Plan.
Leading on decarbonisation projects across council housing stock.
Support the development and delivery of retrofit programmes, including insulation, heating upgrades, and renewable technologies.
Monitor project performance, budgets, and compliance with funding requirements.
Engage with tenants and stakeholders to promote energy efficiency and sustainability.
Lead on funding bids and reporting for government funded schemes.
Applicants should have experience in project delivery within the housing decarbonisation sector, with an understanding of retrofit, low carbon technologies and fuel poverty. Strong IT skills are essential with the ability to use databases to manage, monitor and analyse data effectively. The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting is also essential.
Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to climate action and social impact and help improve the lives of residents through warmer, healthier homes.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helena Stannard, Energy Efficiency and Regeneration Manager on 01482 614368 or email helena.stannard@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
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