£36,075 per year Full-time 1-year fixed term post. Job description CSE is seeking to appoint a confident and adaptable Project Manager (Maternity Cover) with the experience and initiative to lead and deliver a varied portfolio of community-based energy and climate projects. This role will likely initially focus on coordinating our work on the Energy Learning Network and supporting the networking of local community organisations that provide vital energy advice. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator who is confident working with a wide range of stakeholders and has proven experience managing multi-partner or community-based projects. They will understand and seek to champion the value of community-led approaches to energy and climate action. Pay and conditions The role is full-time 1-year fixed contract (37.5 hours per week). The salary for the role will be £36,075. You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays). CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more. We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses. Specific responsibilities An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to: - Consistently and effectively manage projects across a range of initiatives within the LACE team with responsibility for planning, promotion, budgeting, ongoing financial management, funder liaison, reporting, monitoring and evaluation. - Manage finance and resources for project work such as events, training, analysis, grant schemes, stakeholder engagement, community climate action, youth work and work supporting local authorities. - Line management of up to 1-2 junior members of the LACE team. - Contribute to team wellbeing by supporting co-workers in their tasks and proactively addressing issues relating to your projects or direct reports. Communicate project outputs effectively to team members, CSE staff and eternal stakeholders. - Oversee promotion and marketing of projects and outputs to ensure effective engagement with the target audience (in conjunction with Communications team). - Regularly represent CSE at external events (e.g. webinars, meetings, conferences), presenting to a Centre for Sustainable Energy 2024 high standard and sharing outputs and insights from projects you manage and work on. - Establish and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with funders and stakeholders, potentially including existing funders and strategic partners, community groups, local authorities, voluntary sector associations, housing associations, youth groups. - Provide expertise and experience necessary to deliver projects well and contribute to the upskilling of CSE staff and the capacity building of external stakeholders. In this role that could include models and approaches for viable community led sustainability initiatives, community renewables, sustainability initiatives, community engagement, community resilience, or energy efficiency. To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website. Essential attributes for this role include: GCSE or O level Maths and English. Managing projects and project teams, including all financial processes, funder liaison, adaptive management, learning, communication, and reporting. Working closely with or within a local community focused organisation or a UK local authority. Working as part of a matrix management system, across project teams working on several different projects at the same time. Developing and writing successful funding proposals and tender responses. Excellent budget management and donor reporting skills. Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description. How to apply To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website and send it to our Jobs email . Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification and job description. The front sheet of the form containing personal information is not seen by the selection panel. To be considered for this role an application form must be sent to . org . uk . The closing date for applications is 22nd September . Interviews are expected to take place 6th October , though this is subject to change. If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
£36,075 per year Full-time 1-year fixed term post. Job description CSE is seeking to appoint a confident and adaptable Project Manager (Maternity Cover) with the experience and initiative to lead and deliver a varied portfolio of community-based energy and climate projects. This role will likely initially focus on coordinating our work on the Energy Learning Network and supporting the networking of local community organisations that provide vital energy advice. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator who is confident working with a wide range of stakeholders and has proven experience managing multi-partner or community-based projects. They will understand and seek to champion the value of community-led approaches to energy and climate action. Pay and conditions The role is full-time 1-year fixed contract (37.5 hours per week). The salary for the role will be £36,075. You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays). CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more. We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses. Specific responsibilities An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to: - Consistently and effectively manage projects across a range of initiatives within the LACE team with responsibility for planning, promotion, budgeting, ongoing financial management, funder liaison, reporting, monitoring and evaluation. - Manage finance and resources for project work such as events, training, analysis, grant schemes, stakeholder engagement, community climate action, youth work and work supporting local authorities. - Line management of up to 1-2 junior members of the LACE team. - Contribute to team wellbeing by supporting co-workers in their tasks and proactively addressing issues relating to your projects or direct reports. Communicate project outputs effectively to team members, CSE staff and eternal stakeholders. - Oversee promotion and marketing of projects and outputs to ensure effective engagement with the target audience (in conjunction with Communications team). - Regularly represent CSE at external events (e.g. webinars, meetings, conferences), presenting to a Centre for Sustainable Energy 2024 high standard and sharing outputs and insights from projects you manage and work on. - Establish and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with funders and stakeholders, potentially including existing funders and strategic partners, community groups, local authorities, voluntary sector associations, housing associations, youth groups. - Provide expertise and experience necessary to deliver projects well and contribute to the upskilling of CSE staff and the capacity building of external stakeholders. In this role that could include models and approaches for viable community led sustainability initiatives, community renewables, sustainability initiatives, community engagement, community resilience, or energy efficiency. To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website. Essential attributes for this role include: GCSE or O level Maths and English. Managing projects and project teams, including all financial processes, funder liaison, adaptive management, learning, communication, and reporting. Working closely with or within a local community focused organisation or a UK local authority. Working as part of a matrix management system, across project teams working on several different projects at the same time. Developing and writing successful funding proposals and tender responses. Excellent budget management and donor reporting skills. Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description. How to apply To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website and send it to our Jobs email . Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification and job description. The front sheet of the form containing personal information is not seen by the selection panel. To be considered for this role an application form must be sent to . org . uk . The closing date for applications is 22nd September . Interviews are expected to take place 6th October , though this is subject to change. If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
We are looking for someone to lead our home energy retrofit services, instilling a culture of high performance and outstanding results. You will have retrofit experience which will help to build our paid-for whole-house retrofit services, secure funding through publicly funded programmes and identify wider funding opportunities. Working with the Director of Household Energy Services (HES) and as a member of the HES Leadership Team, you will deliver a clear vision and strategic direction for the retrofit team. You will also participate as a member of the wider Senior Management Team (SMT). Pay and conditions The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) however, we are prepared to be flexible and will accept offers from those who would prefer part time work of 30 hours. The salary will be £48,726 to £58,365. You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays) . CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more. We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses. Specific responsibilities An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to: Oversee key aspects of retrofit delivery in the HES portfolio, including resource utilisation and workload planning, project monitoring and evaluation. Ensure retrofit staff in the HES team remain utilised by other departments and are sufficiently supported to deliver their work and reach their potential. Ensure that organisational planning systems are up to date and provide an accurate report to the Director of HES and the SMT. To work with retrofit project managers to help maintain effective financial controls of our retrofit projects, and provide the Directors of HES and Development with up-to-date projections of spend and expenditure. To take responsibility for the quality of outputs of the HES team s retrofit work, including timely reporting to project partners and funders. To oversee line management and professional development of all retrofit staff. To work with the Director of HES to identify and create new opportunities for CSE to deliver our strategic objectives in relation to retrofit. To provide strategic direction to all large retrofit projects and contribute to the delivery of specific projects as relevant, and to enable the provision of retrofit expertise to other projects across CSE To provide input to the organisation s business plan with respect to retrofit opportunities and services for the year ahead, forecasting staffing needs and helping to establish the 3-year budget for the team. To share with other Heads of Team collective responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the organisation, representing the HES team s retrofit work as a member of the SMT. To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website. Essential attributes for this role include: Minimum Maths/English GCSE or equivalent. Knowledge of a range of energy efficiency and low carbon technologies. Knowledge of the policy framework and funding landscape for retrofit programmes Extensive experience of delivering retrofit project services or programmes. Experience of working with installers of energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies. Experience of developing new projects and services that offer energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies to householders or businesses. Line management experience. Excellent reporting and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience of writing effective technical or non-technical summaries of complex issues. Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description. How to apply To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our CSE website and send it to our Jobs email . Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification and job description. To be considered for this role an application form must be sent via the email address in the 'Information for Applicants'. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 12 September 2025. If you have not heard from us by Monday 15 September , please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Interviews will take place in-person at our offices in Bristol on Wednesday 17 September 2025, though subject to change. If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
Aug 22, 2025
Full time
We are looking for someone to lead our home energy retrofit services, instilling a culture of high performance and outstanding results. You will have retrofit experience which will help to build our paid-for whole-house retrofit services, secure funding through publicly funded programmes and identify wider funding opportunities. Working with the Director of Household Energy Services (HES) and as a member of the HES Leadership Team, you will deliver a clear vision and strategic direction for the retrofit team. You will also participate as a member of the wider Senior Management Team (SMT). Pay and conditions The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) however, we are prepared to be flexible and will accept offers from those who would prefer part time work of 30 hours. The salary will be £48,726 to £58,365. You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays) . CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more. We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses. Specific responsibilities An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to: Oversee key aspects of retrofit delivery in the HES portfolio, including resource utilisation and workload planning, project monitoring and evaluation. Ensure retrofit staff in the HES team remain utilised by other departments and are sufficiently supported to deliver their work and reach their potential. Ensure that organisational planning systems are up to date and provide an accurate report to the Director of HES and the SMT. To work with retrofit project managers to help maintain effective financial controls of our retrofit projects, and provide the Directors of HES and Development with up-to-date projections of spend and expenditure. To take responsibility for the quality of outputs of the HES team s retrofit work, including timely reporting to project partners and funders. To oversee line management and professional development of all retrofit staff. To work with the Director of HES to identify and create new opportunities for CSE to deliver our strategic objectives in relation to retrofit. To provide strategic direction to all large retrofit projects and contribute to the delivery of specific projects as relevant, and to enable the provision of retrofit expertise to other projects across CSE To provide input to the organisation s business plan with respect to retrofit opportunities and services for the year ahead, forecasting staffing needs and helping to establish the 3-year budget for the team. To share with other Heads of Team collective responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the organisation, representing the HES team s retrofit work as a member of the SMT. To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website. Essential attributes for this role include: Minimum Maths/English GCSE or equivalent. Knowledge of a range of energy efficiency and low carbon technologies. Knowledge of the policy framework and funding landscape for retrofit programmes Extensive experience of delivering retrofit project services or programmes. Experience of working with installers of energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies. Experience of developing new projects and services that offer energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies to householders or businesses. Line management experience. Excellent reporting and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience of writing effective technical or non-technical summaries of complex issues. Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description. How to apply To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our CSE website and send it to our Jobs email . Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification and job description. To be considered for this role an application form must be sent via the email address in the 'Information for Applicants'. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 12 September 2025. If you have not heard from us by Monday 15 September , please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Interviews will take place in-person at our offices in Bristol on Wednesday 17 September 2025, though subject to change. If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
Help deliver the UKSPF project by conducting outreach, home visits and training to both the armed services community and other vulnerable households and groups in Wiltshire. Pay and conditions. The role is part-time (30 hours per week, flexible). The salary for the role will be £27,121 per year (pro rate), rising to £29,803 (pro rata) upon successful completion of probation period. You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays). CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more. We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses. Specific responsibilities. An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to: To travel across South Wiltshire to deliver events, talks and presentations and give advice to people in their own homes. To provide face-to-face support for Wiltshire residents with energy-related issues so that they can stay safe, warm and healthy at home. To deliver outreach support to Wiltshire s armed services community. Train health and community professionals and volunteers in those organisations to deliver basic energy advice, including refresher training. To identify energy improvements that can be made to a property and make appropriate referrals for them (such as ECO, Household Support Grant etc.). Deliver home visits for residents with multiple issues, who are unable to access support outside the home or via phone/internet. Refer clients appropriately for casework if they have more complex needs (e.g., billing issues, energy debt, supplier complaints). To help vulnerable clients make applications for grants and switch energy tariffs. Build on existing partnerships with health and community partners by providing in-depth training sessions covering the basics of energy advice, to enable these partners to support their clients themselves. Build new partnerships in Wiltshire, provide fuel poverty trigger-training sessions, and raise the profile of Warm and Safe Wiltshire. To provide administrative support to the delivery of the project and maintain accurate and detailed records of all interactions with clients. To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website. Essential attributes for this role include: O Level or GCSE maths and English or equivalent Previously worked with or volunteered for the Armed Forces. Three of more years experience of giving advice. Experience of customer service. Experience of taking a lead on the delivery and coordination of project-based activity. Ability to respond to vulnerable clients in a respectful and engaging manner. Ability to present complex information in an accessible and appropriate manner. Ability to work in a team and able to identify areas where their skills complement others. Ability to maintain admin systems independently and accurately. Able to work independently and use own initiative. Highly organised at managing time and workload. Full, clean UK driving license. Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description. How to apply To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification. The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Thursday 20 March 2025. Interviews are expected to take place Friday 28 March 2025 , though this is subject to change. If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK .
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Help deliver the UKSPF project by conducting outreach, home visits and training to both the armed services community and other vulnerable households and groups in Wiltshire. Pay and conditions. The role is part-time (30 hours per week, flexible). The salary for the role will be £27,121 per year (pro rate), rising to £29,803 (pro rata) upon successful completion of probation period. You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays). CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more. We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses. Specific responsibilities. An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to: To travel across South Wiltshire to deliver events, talks and presentations and give advice to people in their own homes. To provide face-to-face support for Wiltshire residents with energy-related issues so that they can stay safe, warm and healthy at home. To deliver outreach support to Wiltshire s armed services community. Train health and community professionals and volunteers in those organisations to deliver basic energy advice, including refresher training. To identify energy improvements that can be made to a property and make appropriate referrals for them (such as ECO, Household Support Grant etc.). Deliver home visits for residents with multiple issues, who are unable to access support outside the home or via phone/internet. Refer clients appropriately for casework if they have more complex needs (e.g., billing issues, energy debt, supplier complaints). To help vulnerable clients make applications for grants and switch energy tariffs. Build on existing partnerships with health and community partners by providing in-depth training sessions covering the basics of energy advice, to enable these partners to support their clients themselves. Build new partnerships in Wiltshire, provide fuel poverty trigger-training sessions, and raise the profile of Warm and Safe Wiltshire. To provide administrative support to the delivery of the project and maintain accurate and detailed records of all interactions with clients. To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website. Essential attributes for this role include: O Level or GCSE maths and English or equivalent Previously worked with or volunteered for the Armed Forces. Three of more years experience of giving advice. Experience of customer service. Experience of taking a lead on the delivery and coordination of project-based activity. Ability to respond to vulnerable clients in a respectful and engaging manner. Ability to present complex information in an accessible and appropriate manner. Ability to work in a team and able to identify areas where their skills complement others. Ability to maintain admin systems independently and accurately. Able to work independently and use own initiative. Highly organised at managing time and workload. Full, clean UK driving license. Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description. How to apply To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification. The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Thursday 20 March 2025. Interviews are expected to take place Friday 28 March 2025 , though this is subject to change. If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK .
Centre for Sustainable Energy
Salisbury, Wiltshire
Job Title: Wiltshire Community Outreach Energy Advisor Location : Wiltshire Salary: 27,121 per year pro rata, rising to 29,803 (pro rata) upon successful completion of probation period. Job Type: Part time, Fixed term contract (12 months) About the role: Help deliver the UKSPF project by conducting outreach, home visits and training to both the armed services community and other vulnerable households and groups in Wiltshire. Duties and Responsibilities: An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to: To travel across South Wiltshire to deliver events, talks and presentations and give advice to people in their own homes. To provide face-to-face support for Wiltshire residents with energy-related issues so that they can stay safe, warm and healthy at home. To deliver outreach support to Wiltshire's armed services community. Train health and community professionals and volunteers in those organisations to deliver basic energy advice, including refresher training. To identify energy improvements that can be made to a property and make appropriate referrals for them (such as ECO, Household Support Grant etc.). Deliver home visits for residents with multiple issues, who are unable to access support outside the home or via phone/internet. Refer clients appropriately for casework if they have more complex needs (e.g., billing issues, energy debt, supplier complaints). To help vulnerable clients make applications for grants and switch energy tariffs. Build on existing partnerships with health and community partners by providing in-depth training sessions covering the basics of energy advice, to enable these partners to support their clients themselves. Build new partnerships in Wiltshire, provide fuel poverty trigger-training sessions, and raise the profile of Warm and Safe Wiltshire. To provide administrative support to the delivery of the project and maintain accurate and detailed records of all interactions with clients. To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website. About you: O' Level or GCSE maths and English or equivalent Previously worked with or volunteered for the Armed Forces. Three of more years' experience of giving advice. Experience of customer service. Experience of taking a lead on the delivery and coordination of project-based activity. Ability to respond to vulnerable clients in a respectful and engaging manner. Ability to present complex information in an accessible and appropriate manner. Ability to work in a team and able to identify areas where their skills complement others. Ability to maintain admin systems independently and accurately. Able to work independently and use own initiative. Highly organised at managing time and workload. Benefits: CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more. We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses. How to apply: Please click apply and you will be emailed an application form to complete and further instructions. Please note this application form will need to be returned for you to be considered for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Energy Outreach Coordinator, Sustainability Engagement Specialist, Energy Efficiency Consultant, Renewable Energy Advocate, and Environmental Program Liaison may also be considered.
Feb 15, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Wiltshire Community Outreach Energy Advisor Location : Wiltshire Salary: 27,121 per year pro rata, rising to 29,803 (pro rata) upon successful completion of probation period. Job Type: Part time, Fixed term contract (12 months) About the role: Help deliver the UKSPF project by conducting outreach, home visits and training to both the armed services community and other vulnerable households and groups in Wiltshire. Duties and Responsibilities: An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to: To travel across South Wiltshire to deliver events, talks and presentations and give advice to people in their own homes. To provide face-to-face support for Wiltshire residents with energy-related issues so that they can stay safe, warm and healthy at home. To deliver outreach support to Wiltshire's armed services community. Train health and community professionals and volunteers in those organisations to deliver basic energy advice, including refresher training. To identify energy improvements that can be made to a property and make appropriate referrals for them (such as ECO, Household Support Grant etc.). Deliver home visits for residents with multiple issues, who are unable to access support outside the home or via phone/internet. Refer clients appropriately for casework if they have more complex needs (e.g., billing issues, energy debt, supplier complaints). To help vulnerable clients make applications for grants and switch energy tariffs. Build on existing partnerships with health and community partners by providing in-depth training sessions covering the basics of energy advice, to enable these partners to support their clients themselves. Build new partnerships in Wiltshire, provide fuel poverty trigger-training sessions, and raise the profile of Warm and Safe Wiltshire. To provide administrative support to the delivery of the project and maintain accurate and detailed records of all interactions with clients. To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website. About you: O' Level or GCSE maths and English or equivalent Previously worked with or volunteered for the Armed Forces. Three of more years' experience of giving advice. Experience of customer service. Experience of taking a lead on the delivery and coordination of project-based activity. Ability to respond to vulnerable clients in a respectful and engaging manner. Ability to present complex information in an accessible and appropriate manner. Ability to work in a team and able to identify areas where their skills complement others. Ability to maintain admin systems independently and accurately. Able to work independently and use own initiative. Highly organised at managing time and workload. Benefits: CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more. We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses. How to apply: Please click apply and you will be emailed an application form to complete and further instructions. Please note this application form will need to be returned for you to be considered for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Energy Outreach Coordinator, Sustainability Engagement Specialist, Energy Efficiency Consultant, Renewable Energy Advocate, and Environmental Program Liaison may also be considered.
