Centre for Sustainable Energy

Location : Bristol Office (Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in the office) Salary: £44,736 to £49,028 per annum (Band H/I, depending on experience), with a salary review after successful completion of a 5-month probationary period Job Type: Permanent, Full time (37.5 hours per week) The role: We are looking for an experienced research leader to help shape and deliver research that supports a fair and sustainable energy transition. You'll lead major research and evaluation projects, develop new opportunities for CSE's work, and build relationships with partners, funders and policymakers to ensure our evidence informs real-world decisions. You will identify new opportunities, develop compelling funding proposals, and work with colleagues to win new projects that strengthen CSE's research portfolio and influence. You'll manage large, strategic and technically complex research projects, providing social research expertise and advanced subject knowledge to advance CSE's strategic objectives. Through your work, you will help ensure that social and behavioural evidence plays a central role in reducing fuel poverty, tackling climate change and creating a more equitable energy system. Specific responsibilities An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to: Manage large, strategic and technically complex research projects, including research design, planning, ethics, data management, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation. Provide expertise in research management and social research across CSE. Contribute advanced subject knowledge in the social impacts of the UK energy transition and/or a specialist area relevant to CSE's mission. Provide leadership and coordination of the work of others, including external partners and subcontractors. Develop and maintain relationships with project partners and funders. Identify opportunities for CSE to influence policy and industry developments, and develop new funding proposals. Consolidate research insights to deliver impactful outputs, communications and policy influence. Present outputs to clients and wider stakeholders and represent CSE at external events. Line manage two junior members of the team, providing mentoring and support. Participate in effective workload planning across the Research & Analysis team. 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: Essential attributes for this role include: A strong track record of conducting and leading impactful research, including complex, large-scale projects. Experience developing successful funding proposals and new streams of work. Research methods skills, including numerical/data analysis, survey design, and qualitative and/or evaluation methods. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences. Ability to produce clear, accurate research reports and effective technical and non-technical summaries. Effective coordination of teams, stakeholders and clients for the purposes of project delivery. Excellent time management skills, including priority setting, multi-tasking and problem-solving. Advanced knowledge of UK sustainable energy policy and the social and behavioural dimensions of the energy transition. A positive, flexible approach, self-motivated with the ability to work independently. 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. Benefits: CSE offer a range of other benefits including: Company pension scheme (8% employer, 6% employee contributions) You will be entitled to 25 days' paid holiday (plus statutory holidays) Subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme Life Assurance Health Cash plan Retail discounts Discounted breakdown cover and many more. We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses. We are flexible with the working hours of this role and will discuss this openly if you are invited to interview. How to apply To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website andsend 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 closing date for applications is 5pm on Sunday 8 November 2026. Interviews are expected to take place 2nd and 3rd December 2026 (in person at our Bristol office), though this is subject to change. If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Location : Bristol (Hybrid - a mix of home, office and community-based activities) Salary: £26,440 a year pro rata (Band A) for full-time hours of 37.5 hours per week. For this part-time role of 15 - 22.5 hours per week , the total salary over the six-month contract is £5,288-£7,932, depending on your agreed hours. Job Type: Fixed Term (6 months, January 2027 - July 2027), Part time (2 - 3 days per week / 15 - 22.5 hours per week) The role: The Energy Connector will work on an innovative community outreach and engagement project that aims to support multilingual people. You'll co-design and deliver culturally appropriate, tech-enabled energy awareness and advice to multilingual households across Bristol. The project combines community knowledge, creative media and digital tools to trial new ways of bridging the energy information gap experienced by some households. Through outreach, digital engagement and community-led solutions, the project seeks to improve access to trusted energy information, helping residents better understand their energy use, reduce costs and access available support. No previous experience in the energy sector is required - we value transferable skills, lived experience, community knowledge and a willingness to learn. Working alongside energy advisors, communications specialists and community partners, you will help design, test and deliver innovative approaches to community engagement, with the opportunity to gain a recognised Level 3 City & Guilds Energy Awareness qualification. Specific responsibilities An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to: Build positive relationships with residents, community groups and partner organisations, engaging multilingual communities across Bristol. Support workshops, events and outreach activities to understand local needs and communication preferences. Co-create and help deliver project activities and resources, drawing on community knowledge and creative skills. Undertake research and insight-gathering to understand the challenges households face in accessing energy information and support. Assist in designing culturally appropriate communications campaigns that increase awareness of energy issues and available support. Develop and test creative content, including short-form videos, audio messages, WhatsApp content, infographics and social media campaigns. Support residents to access energy advice services, grants and support schemes. Help explain key energy topics in clear, accessible and engaging ways for the target audience. Participate fully in training, mentoring and development opportunities, and complete the Level 3 Energy Awareness qualification. Remain vigilant for safeguarding concerns during interactions with clients and report promptly to the designated Safeguarding Officer. 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: Essential attributes for this role include: Good written and spoken English and Arabic, or another language spoken by a community within Bristol. Ability to communicate effectively with multilingual communities, interpreting and translating information and materials. Ability to use digital communication tools and social media platforms to create, share or promote information. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Understanding of the importance of inclusive, accessible and culturally responsive communication. Ability to organise tasks and manage time effectively, both independently and collaboratively. Familiarity with Microsoft packages including SharePoint, Teams, Outlook and the Microsoft Office Suite. Curiosity, creativity and a willingness to test new approaches to community engagement. A willingness to learn about energy issues and the challenges faced by households experiencing fuel poverty. 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. Benefits: CSE offer a range of other benefits including: Company pension scheme (8% employer, 6% employee contributions) You will be entitled to 25 days' paid holiday, pro rata for part-time hours and contract duration (plus statutory holidays) Subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme Life Assurance Health Cash plan Retail discounts Discounted breakdown cover and many more. We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses. We are flexible with the working hours of this role and will discuss this openly if you are invited to interview. 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 closing date for applications is 5pm on Sunday 8 November 2026. Interviews are expected to take place 17 and 18 November 2026 (in person at our Bristol office), though this is subject to change. If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.