Energy Systems Lead

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Oxford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£51,802 / year
CATEGORY
Energy
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SKILLS

Project Management Energy Systems Partnership Working Local Area Energy Planning Renewable Energy Zero Carbon Heat

FULL DESCRIPTION

Job Introduction

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] has put Climate Action at the heart of its agenda.  The Council, our partners and communities are passionate about addressing the climate emergency. We are home to world leading climate research, and a thriving innovation economy, we believe Oxfordshire can and will be at the forefront of the zero-carbon transition.

Our Energy Systems and Investment Team play a pivotal role in the achievement of net zero. This is via the scale-up of renewable energy, zero carbon heat, energy storage and demand reduction programmes to meet net zero targets and contribute to a fairer energy system for Oxfordshire.

The Energy Systems Lead will manage the develop of Local Area Energy Plans identifying low carbon technologies needed in communities, optimising energy flexibility and maximising local benefits.

The post will work with a wide range of partners including Oxfordshire councils, gas and electricity network operators, our commercial partners, universities and community energy companies to support the move to a local area energy planning approach at a variety of scales.  The post will also work closely with many different areas within the County Council.

About you

You’ll be an effective manager, have technical expertise related to energy systems and a strong track record of project management and partnership working. You'll have experience of working in a convening role ideally in a local authority context.

Optional - For an informal discussion about the role please contact [contact hidden]

Rewards and benefits

  • Culture of flexible working
  • Technology to assist agile working
  • 30 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
  • Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
  • Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
  • Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
  • Enhanced family friendly policies
  • Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
  • Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
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