Job Information
The Warmer Homes Contract Manager will provide advisory, management and coordination to the Retrofit Coordinators and Retrofit Designers who will be managing and coordinating domestic retrofit projects within Northumberland, in accordance with PAS2035:2019. Northumberland County Council is currently delivering the Government funded Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2) scheme which ends in April 2025.
The Warmer Homes Contract Manager will be managing our in-house retrofit team which includes a retrofit co-ordinator, retrofit designer, 2 retrofit assessors and 2 community retrofit advisers. The role also involves working closely with our procured delivery partners which includes installers, managing agents and retrofit co-ordination services.
Delivering Sustainable Homes
Northumberland County Council declared a Climate Emergency in 2019. Since then, we have been busy identifying and delivering projects that attract investment to the county, create new jobs for the green economy and reduce our carbon footprint.
We have set out details of the projects we need to deliver in the next two years and a route to achieving net zero by 2030 in our most recent Climate Change Action Plan (www.northumberland.gov.uk/climateactionplan).
We are seeking people to help with one of Northumberland's main challenges to reaching net-zero, domestic heating, and energy. To deliver our climate plan we have set up ‘Warmer Homes’ which is Northumberland County Council’s new in-house delivery scheme for the delivery of government funding, for the retrofit of domestic dwellings.
Warmer Homes will help make homes in Northumberland more energy efficient, with funding available for eligible residents living off the gas grid. The warmer homes team will have until 2025 to deliver energy efficiency improvements on at least 600 homes in the region which is the target for HUG2.
This team will work directly with residents and delivery partners to design and deliver changes that will make a real difference at the front line of climate change, while also bringing direct benefits to local people by providing warmer homes. Individuals interested in this role must always put the needs of our residents first, providing appropriate care and consideration in every case.
We are looking for people who are great communicators and passionate about delivering net zero but are also detail focused and realistic about the challenges we face in reaching our ambitious targets.
It is important that the contract manager understands the requirements of the publicly available specifications with regard to Government funded retrofit schemes (PAS2035). While an already PAS2035 qualified applicant would be ideal, the council welcomes applications from engaged, knowledgeable and focused individuals and can support the achievement of qualifications where necessary.
Further details can be found in the attached job description and if you would like more information, please email Warmer Homes Programme Manager: emma.moraitis@northumberland.gov.uk for an informal discussion.
The role is based at County Hall, Morpeth, however there is an expectation to work away from the normal office location when required. Hybrid working from home will be considered.
37 hours per week, Fixed term contract until 30 April 2025
ROLE OF THE JOB
-Lead and manage a team of professionals providing direction, technical guidance and coordination of workloads, support and guidance dealing with recruitment, motivation, training, welfare, performance management and discipline issues as appropriate.
-Have overall responsibility for the management and coordination of domestic retrofit projects within Northumberland from inception to completion to ensure compliance with PAS2035:2019.
-Support other service Managers to inform future investment programmes and ensure effective preparation of Northumberland County Council Retrofit programmes to maintain properties to an agreed standard and within agreed funding levels.
For further information please see the Job Description.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
-The candidate will hold a first degree or equivalent in a Built Environment or Management Subject.
-Requirement to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management
-Have a minimum of 3 years of experience working on retrofit, energy efficiency projects or similar.
-You will need to prove your right to work in the UK to NCC before you start working for us.
-Valid UK driving licence.
NCC INFO AND BENEFITS
Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, in which you can access the activities you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”.
For further information about NCC, please visit our website.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
-A starting salary of £40,478 (Band 9)
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
-Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
-Car leasing scheme
Please visit https://careers.northumberland.gov.uk/#staffbenefits for more information regarding our benefits.
Further information
Please note that this is a fixed term position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant. For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council website.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
