Solar PV and Battery Storage Programme Officer

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Solar PV and Battery Storage Programme Officer

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 24/07/2026

Job Information

City Chichester

Province West Sussex

Postal Code PO19

Job Description 4-month contract role with a local authority
Summary

• This is a 4-month contract role with a local authority, focused on providing project, stakeholder engagement, and communications support for the Solar PV and Battery Storage Energy Services Programme. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the delivery of approximately 60 renewable energy projects, ensuring effective communication, stakeholder coordination, compliance with statutory requirements, and achievement of project objectives related to time, cost, quality, and governance.
  

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Act as a key point of contact for contractors, schools, planning authorities, DNOs, and council departments.
  
• Support stakeholder consultations and engagement activities throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Facilitate effective communication between project teams and stakeholders to ensure issues are identified and resolved promptly.
  
• Promote collaborative working to support successful programme delivery.
  

Requirements:
Essential Experience Required

• Experience supporting the delivery of projects or programmes within a public sector, energy, construction, infrastructure, or related environment.
  
• Experience managing stakeholder engagement and communications activities.
  
• Experience coordinating multiple workstreams and competing priorities.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
  
• Qualification in Project Management, Business Administration, Communications, Sustainability, Energy Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  
• PAYE:Pay- £225 - £230/DAY (Please specify on admission)
  
• Office location: County Hall Chichester.
  
• Working arrangements: 30 or 37 hours (please specify on submission).
  
• Hybrid: 2-3 days required to be present in the office.