The Rehab Group

We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Job Title: Energy and Sustainability Officer

Permanent Contract, 39 hours per week 

Location: 10D Beckett Way, Park West Business Park, Dublin 12

(Hybrid working available)

About the Role: 

The Energy and Sustainability Officer (ESO) will support the Rehab Group to capitalise on opportunities to deliver on its energy and sustainability strategy and targets.  The post holder will oversee the Rehab Group’s energy performance programme, implement an annual energy and sustainability plan, support functions and services to comply with legal and regulatory obligations and report on the organisation’s energy performance.

The Energy and Sustainability Officer will support the Rehab Group’s Green Teams to implement climate action initiatives, influence and drive the energy performance programme, monitor and report on results, both internally and externally.

The post holder will monitor and report on the Rehab Group’s energy usage to the SEAI and support the organisation to address any gaps in target. The post holder will strengthen the Rehab Group’s energy and sustainability policy,  publish an annual climate action roadmap, report on results and actions achieved and publish a quarterly newsletters to an audience of staff, students and service users.

We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities! 

We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know.

What We’re Looking For: 

*         Third level Degree or Qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification. 

*         Minimum 5 years’ experience in energy and sustainability with a track record of delivering energy projects in a complex environment.

*         Experience working with property department or property organisation – desirable

*         Experience in project/change management

Your Responsibilities: 

*         Lead the development and execution of the Rehab Group sustainability strategy.

*         Support the development of core energy and sustainability awareness training for all staff, service users and students.

*         Influence staff and services to integrate energy reduction and sustainability strategies into day-to-day operations. Educate employees and the people who use our services on energy and sustainability related topics.

*         Identify, recommend, and manage improvement initiatives for the business based on gap analysis, opportunities and external sustainability benchmarking. Liaise with the office of Environmental Sustainability in managing grant applications driving sustainability projects, initiatives and activities across the business, acting as the single contact for all things sustainability while working closely with local and regional leads and program champions.

*         Develop and prepare a suite of performance reports and metrics for the group’s executive leadership team.

If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland 

What We Offer: 

- Company Pension Scheme 

- Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave 

- Educational leave and financial support for study 

- 27 days of annual leave

- Health and Wellbeing Program 

- Bike to Work and Tax Saver Travel schemes 

- Income Protection and Sick Leave 

- Long Service Reward Scheme 

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

- Discounts, Credit Union Scheme, and more!

How to Apply: 

Submit your application by 15/06/2025 Visit www.rehab.ie/careers for more details and to download the full job description.   

The recruitment process usually involves an initial application, screening, followed by interviews (often in-person or virtual) and possibly assessments related to the role.

We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.