Temporary Graduate Energy Efficiency Officer

Overview

Job Description

Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.

RCT Council's Graduate Programme 2026

A Graduate Placement with Award-Winning RCT Council is a step towards an excellent career

Making A Difference with RCT Council

This is an exciting and challenging time for RCT Council as we continue to provide high-quality services while delivering value for money. The role of local government in shaping the future of local communities is more important than ever. Working in Local Government offers some of the most intellectually stimulating challenges, as we provide services that affect thousands of lives in many different ways.

Maximise Your Potential

RCT Council is preparing to recruit to its Graduate Programme, offering fantastic opportunities to work in a vibrant environment, learn new and transferable skills, meet people from a range of backgrounds and develop a professional career in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

The Housing Strategy and Investment Service comprises three departments:
Housing Strategy, Housing Grants and Building Control. It forms part of the wider Housing and Regeneration Directorate. As part of the Council’s Housing and Regeneration Department, you will join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivering the Council’s wide-ranging strategic housing priorities. This includes increasing the supply of affordable housing, bringing empty properties back into use, housing-led regeneration and improving housing standards and energy efficiency across the County Borough.

Role in the team You will be part of the Housing Strategy and Investment team and will contribute to the delivery of the Council’s Affordable Warmth Strategy:
Warm Homes, Prosperous Lives by providing an energy efficiency advice service for residents. You will promote energy efficiency advice and financial assistance available to improve domestic property conditions, reduce fuel poverty, improve health and wellbeing and reduce the carbon footprint in Rhondda Cynon Taf. You will help the Council work towards carbon reduction targets and Welsh Government’s commitment to reducing climate change and will gain knowledge and experience in areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, making homes warmer and reducing carbon emissions.

A minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline. Hold or be prepared to study for an appropriate qualification (e.g. City and Guilds Level 3 in Energy Awareness or equivalent). Knowledge and understanding of energy saving technology that helps households reduce energy and carbon emissions from their homes. ICT skills/data handling. Experience of preparing reports and analysing data.

If you decide to use AI tools to assist with drafting, reviewing, or refining your application, ensure that:

• The content accurately represents your own experiences and qualifications
• You can clearly and confidently explain all aspects of your submission
• Your unique perspective comes through clearly

Please visit our website for further information on the use of AI tools: RCT Graduate Platform

Each competency response must be limited to a maximum of 200 words and only your first 200 words for each response will be considered. Any response exceeding this limit may result in the application not being reviewed or shortlisted.

• Tailored induction programme
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Graduate Co-ordinator
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Pension scheme
• 26 days annual leave (Plus bank holidays)
• Financial management scheme
• Subsidised membership fees for Leisure Centres within RCT
• Vivup discount card for businesses

For further information regarding this position, please contact the Employment, Education & Training Team at

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