Faiqa Khan

`Highly motivated and compassionate Project Manager certified in Energy Awareness with exceptional decision making, communication, and organisational skills. I can rapidly adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced working environment. Passionate about working and making a difference in local communities. A proven track record of managing multiple projects while working to strict deadlines and tight budgets.

Domestic energy officer/Project Manager at High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorland District Council (2024-09 – Present)

• Deliver domestic energy efficiency advice and support to residents across High Peak and Staffordshire Moorlands, helping households reduce energy consumption, heating costs and carbon emissions.
• Conduct home energy assessments to identify opportunities for insulation, heating upgrades, ventilation and other measures that improve household energy efficiency and comfort.
• Work closely with the Public Health Department and NHS professionals to identify households where poor housing conditions and cold homes may be affecting residents' health and wellbeing.
• Support the creation of warmer, healthier and more energy-efficient homes, helping residents improve their living conditions and overall quality of life.
• Utilise Central Government funding and energy efficiency programmes to support eligible households with measures designed to reduce fuel poverty, improve home energy performance and promote healthier living environments.
• Work collaboratively with Public Health and NHS partners to identify vulnerable residents who may benefit from energy efficiency, heating and home improvement support.
• Provide tailored energy and affordable warmth advice to residents experiencing fuel poverty, high energy bills or difficulty heating their homes.
• Assess properties and review EPCs, property data and household circumstances to recommend appropriate energy efficiency and retrofit measures.
• Support residents with applications for government-funded energy efficiency and retrofit schemes, ensuring eligibility requirements and supporting documentation are accurately completed.
• Liaise with residents, contractors, housing teams, NHS professionals, Public Health colleagues, energy providers and external partners to coordinate support and improvement works.
• Provide advice on heating systems, heating controls, smart meters, energy tariffs and energy-saving behaviours to help residents manage energy use effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, referrals, grant applications, energy efficiency measures and completed works.
• Monitor the delivery and outcomes of energy efficiency programmes, ensuring projects meet funding requirements, agreed timescales and quality standards.
• Support the council's objectives around fuel poverty, affordable warmth, public health, carbon reduction and improving the energy performance of domestic properties.
• Identify and signpost residents to wider health, financial, welfare and housing support where energy-related issues are linked to wider household needs.
• Work across council services and external agencies to maximise the impact of government funding and improve outcomes for residents and communities.

Project Manager at MEA: Marches Energy Agency (2021-01 – 2024-03)

• Developed, planned, and implemented projects aimed at reducing fuel poverty, preventing climate change, and increasing energy efficiency.
• Kept transparent records in compliance with GDPR.
• Analysed data to produce high-quality quarterly reports and impact statements for funders and trustees.
• Exceeded KPI targets, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Managed finance throughout various project life cycles.
• Expanded strategic partnership with colleagues and a wide range of external stakeholders.
• Established connections with organizations to create new initiatives and open revenue streams.
• Supported colleagues with their projects, trained, and supervised new staff members.
• Planned and attended community engagement events to promote energy and climate change awareness.
• Provided financial support and energy advice to vulnerable households across Derbyshire.
• Worked with foodbanks and Derbyshire County Council to alleviate fuel poverty across the district.

Post graduate Diploma in Human Security and Environmental Change – Nottingham Trent University (2014 – 2017)

BSC (Hons) in Geography – Staffordshire University (2011 – 2014)

A Levels in English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Geography – Kingston College (2005 – 2007)