Job Description

Regional Energy Lead

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Closing date:

07/05/2025

Reference:

REQ105971


37 hours / Fixed-Term
41,511 - 43,693 *
Aberystwyth
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.





We are looking for a capable and suitably experienced individual to lead our Energy work in Mid Wales. This is a key area of vital importance to the region both economically and socially. The team have already achieved a lot and there is a busy work plan in place to continue the strategic co-ordination and delivery of key initiatives.



Key Responsibilities



You will be working in a highly visible and prominent role in the region, that will entail:


Lead the Regional Energy function for Growing Mid Wales - establishing a programme of work to develop and implement strategies and projects that are supported by the region and Government. Develop key priorities for the delivery of Mid Wales Energy Strategy (MWES). Strategic regional lead of the delivery of Ceredigion and Powys Local Area Energy Plans (LAEP), supporting Local Authority officers. Build strong and effective relationships with stakeholders to support delivery of the MWES and LAEPs. Management and delivery of assigned projects within a Programme environment on time and within budget. Continuously monitor progress of programme/project activities, and track benefit realisation and delivery of intended results. Keep abreast of strategies and policies relevant to the energy agenda and communicate as appropriate. Manage the grant budget and line manage 1 FTE (Regional Energy Officer).

What We Offer



In exchange for your skills and commitment, we offer a range of employee benefits including a flexible hours scheme, competitive annual leave allowance, and a generous pension contribution scheme.





We are committed to developing our people and will provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role's key areas of responsibility. Additionally, we are dedicated to supporting your career progression within our organisation.





and Person Specification





Get in touch



For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Carwyn Jones-Evans: carwyn.jones-evans@ceredigion.gov.uk



Interviews will be held on: May (tbc)



Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.


What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work

Economy and Regeneration

We play a fundamental role in the delivery of the Council's key Corporate Strategy objective that seeks to boost the economy of the County and the Mid Wales region. We are organised into three main sections: Economy, Planning and Property Services. Our primary functions include:


Growth and Enterprise: Supporting economic growth and regeneration locally and across the region; Growing Mid Wales; the Corporate Estate and Development Opportunities; Project Support; European and local funding; Food Centre Wales and supporting Agri-Food development; Tourism promotion and development; Tourist Information Centres; Coast and Countryside Planning Services: Supporting growth through Planning and Building Control Services; Strategic and Local Land Use Planning Policy; Development Management; Building Control; and Land Searches. Property Services: Supporting the Council's programme through Project Management; Property and Building Maintenance; Facilities Management; Carbon Management; and the Efficient Use of Council Property.

Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.