Engagement Officer

2 months ago

UK, UK, United Kingdom Climate17 | B Corp™ Full time

Climate17 is delighted to be partnering with The Greater South East Net Zero Hub (GSENZH); a high-profile government-backed project group designed to develop and support the delivery of projects to accelerate the UK’s transition to Net Zero.

Set up by the UK government in 2018 and funded by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ), there are five Local Net Zero Hubs across England. All Hubs work together to help the UK reach Net Zero.

To date, the Net Zero Hubs have supported 200+ major net zero projects valued at over £4Bn including large-scale solar, Heat Networks, Smart Grids, domestic retrofit, hydrogen development, public estate-wide energy opportunity assessments, fleet and depot decarbonisation, network constraint, building decarbonisation & research & development.

The opportunity

This is a new role funded by DESNZ in preparation for Heat Network Zoning legislation implementation. This is a pilot scheme that will build skills, capacity and capability across local authorities, to support heat zone designation and award from day one. The postholder will work closely with the policy and skills team in DESNZ.


The individual will play a pivotal role in preparing local and regional government for Heat Network zoning and designing systems with users in mind, focusing primarily on engaging with Local Government/Authority stakeholders. This role demands a proactive approach to managing change, enhancing stakeholder awareness, and ensuring the seamless translation of strategic plans into effective local actions.


Key responsibilities


Change Management and Behavioural Adjustment:

  • Provide feedback and support for DESNZ efforts to develop and implement strategies to facilitate smooth change/implementation processes within local government contexts.
  • Encourage and support stakeholders in adapting to new systems, processes, or cultural shifts.
  • Identify resistance or challenges to change and deploy effective mitigation strategies.


Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Government/Authority stakeholders.
  • Understand and address the unique needs and concerns of different stakeholders, using technical knowledge and wider experience to convene the right conversations.
  • Act as a liaison between the department and local stakeholders to ensure clear communication and mutual understanding.


Awareness and Vision Communication:

  • Communicate the vision and benefits of the future to stakeholders in a compelling and accessible manner.
  • Organise and facilitate workshops, meetings, or presentations to enhance understanding and buy-in.
  • Develop and distribute informative materials that outline changes and their impacts.


Local Context Application:

  • Translate local stakeholders’ broad plans into actionable, context-specific strategies for local implementation.
  • Ensure that local nuances are considered in the planning and execution of initiatives.


Intelligence gathering

  • Systematically collect feedback and data from local implementations.
  • Analyse/assess the effectiveness of implementation and identify areas for improvement based on your subject-matter knowledge..
  • Report findings back to the department to inform ongoing and future initiatives.


Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification, or equivalent experience, in a related discipline.
  • Proven experience in change management, stakeholder engagement, communications or a similar role.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
  • Strategic Thinking & ability to translate complex strategies and plans into practical, localised actions
  • Strong understanding of local government systems and processes.
  • Knowledge of net zero policy and heat decarbonization and/or technical knowledge of heat networks and related technologies (desirable)
  • Flexibility in handling change and guiding others through transitions/change.
  • Influential Communication: Effectively convey ideas and motivate others towards a common goal.
  • Problem-Solving: Identify challenges and develop effective solutions.
  • Analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision making.
  • Collaborative Approach: Work effectively with diverse stakeholder groups, fostering cooperation and mutual respect.
  • Ability to write reports/proposals/professional briefings and adapt outputs for different audiences.


About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.

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