Details:
- Salary: £32,578 - 37,563 - Annum
- Location: Ipswich Suffolk
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally.
Join our team
We are looking for a Community Energy Development and Partnerships Officer to join our Climate and Nature Recovery team.
If you share our values and are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to support the development of community energy and resilience projects across Mid Suffolk.
You will work with community organisations, parish councils, local partners and specialist providers to identify opportunities, develop projects and help communities progress them towards delivery. You will provide dedicated community-facing support through the "Building Resilience and Adaptation through Community Energy" (BRACE) Programme, helping communities access technical and funding support and build their capacity to develop local energy projects.
In this proactive and dynamic role, you will:
build relationships with communities, parish councils, community energy groups and local partners
identify and develop community energy and resilience opportunities
support projects from initial ideas through to implementation
develop and maintain a pipeline of community energy projects across Mid Suffolk
organise and support community meetings, workshops and engagement activities
coordinate technical advice, feasibility studies and specialist support
identify funding opportunities and support communities with funding applications
support local energy planning and help deliver the BRACE programme and grant scheme
monitor project progress and contribute to programme reporting and evaluation.
About you
We are looking for a community-focused and motivated professional with experience of developing projects, building partnerships and working with communities to deliver positive outcomes.
You will have:
experience of community engagement, partnership working, project coordination or project development
knowledge or experience of community energy, renewable energy, sustainability, climate change or local climate action
experience of working with community organisations, parish councils or similar stakeholders
experience of identifying funding opportunities and supporting grant or funding activity
strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to explain information clearly to different audiences
good organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and keep projects moving forward
a proactive approach, with the ability to identify opportunities, solve problems and work independently
good written skills, including the ability to prepare clear project updates, reports and other information
the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, communities, partners and external providers
a relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience in community energy, sustainability, climate change, environmental management, community development, project management or a related area would be desirable.
You will be required to visit communities across a large rural area and so will need to hold a full, current driving licence and have access to a car.
About us
At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in.
We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors.
We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with:
60 conservation areas
two National Landscapes
many picturesque market towns
It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years).
competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs
private health Care Options
electric vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
paid volunteering days
flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting)
great learning and development opportunities.
Closing date: 11 pm, 22 November 2026.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts