Energy and Carbon Officer - Climate Change Team
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £44,624 to £52,038 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Thurrock, Essex, RM17 6SL |
| Company: | Thurrock Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 2747_1769624266 |
Summary
Job Title: Energy and Carbon Officer
Salary: £44,624- £52,038 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Grade: F
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 3 years
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Join Thurrock Council's Climate and Sustainability Team
We are seeking committed and forward-thinking individuals to join our newly expanded Climate Change and Sustainability Team. These roles offer exciting opportunities to shape Thurrock's environmental future, drive innovation, and deliver meaningful change across waste, energy, and climate services.
About the Department
Thurrock Council's Place Directorate is leading the charge on climate action, sustainability, and waste transformation. Our team is responsible for delivering the borough's Net Zero ambitions, improving recycling rates, and embedding circular economy principles. We work collaboratively across departments and with external partners to ensure our strategies are data-driven, impactful, and community-focused.
About the Roles
We are recruiting for the following roles:
- Energy and Carbon Officer - Manage energy efficiency and emissions reporting across the Council's estate.
- Waste Reduction & Circular Economy Lead - Deliver Thurrock's Waste Minimisation Plan and circular economy initiatives.
Each role plays a vital part in delivering our climate goals, improving operational performance, and engaging residents and stakeholders in sustainable change.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for individuals who bring:
- Strong project and programme management skills
- Expertise in climate, energy, waste, or sustainability fields
- Advanced data analysis and reporting capabilities
- Experience working across departments and with external partners
- Passion for environmental leadership and public service
Essential Qualifications:
Relevant qualifications and/or professional memberships (e.g., IEMA) depending on the role. Please refer to the Person Specification for the role-specific essential qualifications.
DBS Check: Not required for these roles.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 4th February 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 22nd February 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the roles or interview process, please contact:
Gary Crooks - Sustainability & Climate Strategy Manager
Email:
Tel: 07921 229745
To view the Job Profiles and Person Specifications, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please upload copies of those relevant qualifications/professional registration.
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