Careers

Issue Date:  13 June 24                   
Closing Date: 30 June 24
Position Ref: KJ 1252
Location: Flexible within the UK. Home-based, blended or fully office based (from our offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh or London).
Hours: Full-time (see ‘Flexible working’)
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)

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The team

The insight & evaluation team is integral to the data, research and content Energy Saving Trust produces.  The work we do is hugely varied, from calculating the savings that can be achieved through making energy efficiency changes, to modelling the impact of new technologies to providing content for energy efficiency training to researching consumers attitudes towards government policy and assessing the impact that programmes deliver.

We work individually on projects but also work closely together sharing ideas and working through complex problems or scenarios ensuring that knowledge sharing, and knowledge development is at the forefront of everything we do.

Working within the team and at the Energy Saving Trust more broadly will allow you to use your experience and skills, whilst improving your knowledge and having the space and opportunity to grow within a friendly, supportive environment.

The role    

With net zero and carbon reduction efforts being high priority across both public sector organisations and private sector, this role is to enhance Energy Saving Trust’s low carbon proposition providing technical expertise both internally and externally. The role will be responsible for client work delivery,  commercial activity and public sector tendering.

What you’ll do  

• Low carbon proposition development and delivery for public and private sector clients across one or more of the following areas: low carbon heating, renewable energy generation, scenario modelling/decarbonisation pathways, deep retrofit, large-scale domestic retrofit, energy storage and demand shifting/grid flexibility.

• Lead project management for a range of client projects, ranging in size, topic and complexity. Manage projects from inception through to final delivery, including designing project workstreams, managing team resources required to deliver the project, contract management and client liaison.
• Build effective and collaborative relationships with key clients in government and the wider public and private sector, potential partners, and across Energy Saving Trust internal teams.

What you’ll bring  

• Knowledge and practical experience of one or more of the following: low carbon heating, renewable energy generation, deep retrofit, large-scale domestic retrofit, energy storage and demand shifting/grid flexibility.
• Relevant degree qualification, for example, engineering, environmental studies, maths, sciences, or equivalent qualifications, training or professional experience.
• Proven project management experience.
• Strong skills in MS Office suite, particularly MS Excel and project management software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to contribute to the creative process in a structured and logical manner, making recommendations based on robust analysis.

For more information, please see job description: JD- Senior consultant- low carbon- KJ 1252

Applications close 23.59, 30 June 2024. Interviews are intended to be held week commencing 8 July 2024.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please click ‘apply online’ via our recruitment portal. We will ask for your personal details, work history and a supporting statement. Applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

In your supporting statement please explain how you meet the essential areas in the job description. Applications submitted via email or without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Reasonable adjustments: If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk or call reception on +44 (0)20 7222 0101. We will do our very best to support you. 

Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.

We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.

Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Diversity and inclusion
Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.

We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.

You can find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here. 

Issue Date:  17 June 2024                         
Closing Date: 8 July 2024
Position Ref: JJ 1253
Location: London – blended
Hours: Available part-time (minimum 16 hours), in a job share or full-time (37.5 hours) (see ‘Flexible working’)
Salary: Between £60,000-65,000 per annum (part-time salary calculated pro rata)

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The team

• The role will work directly with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), and with the strand leads of the change programme, who are all Senior Leadership Team (SLT) members.
• The role will also be working closely with Senior Management Team (SMT) colleagues who will be some of the key ‘responsible’ deliverers of change programme milestones.
• The role will need to apply all our values, particularly acting in a collaborative way, and driving a complex change programme with determination to deliver all outputs.
• The role will be supported by the COO and will work closely with collaborative SLT colleagues.

The role    

• This is an exciting opportunity to run a substantial and pivotal change programme at an essential point when we must address the climate emergency through delivering at even greater scale and with increased efficiency.
• This is a critical central role acting is a key enabler for the success of our change programme.
• This change programme has a lot of support from staff across the organisation, and must lead to a culture shift, enhanced productivity, an even better employee experience, and greater clarity and direction for the future.
• This is an exciting chance to also learn about organisational development as a discipline, and how to lead and drive substantive change programmes in a purpose driven organisation.

What you’ll do  

• Lead on change programme management and delivery.
• Deliver and facilitate the completion of change programme milestones.
• Be responsible for change programme oversight and communications.
• Lead on change programme stakeholder engagement.

What you’ll bring  

• Experience in strategy development and/or implementation.
• Strong project management experience and demonstrable skills.
• Experience in running organisational change or transformation programmes.
• Able to produce high quality written documentation, processes, frameworks and other essential company documents.
• Self-starter able to use initiative to manage and organise workload.

For more information, please see job description above.

Applications close at 9:00am, 8 July 2024. Interviews are intended to be over 2 rounds – 1st stage on 15 July and 2nd stage on 24 July.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please click ‘apply online’ via our recruitment portal. We will ask for your personal details, work history and a supporting statement. In your supporting statement please explain how you meet the essential areas in the job description. Applications submitted via email or without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Reasonable adjustments: We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for, everyone.  

If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk or call reception on +44 (0)20 7222 0101. We will do our very best to support you. 

Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.

We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.

Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Issue Date:  21 June 2024                         
Closing Date: 10 July 2024
Position Ref: RD 1245
Location: Flexible within Wales. Home-based or blended working (home and office-based from our office in Cardiff).
Hours: Full time
Salary: £23,400 per annum

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The team

Our Wales based advice centre delivers programmes for Welsh Government and service partners across the UK. Our team strive to achieve excellent quality results and advice to customers who require our support and guidance.

We bring a collaborative approach to the challenges our customers face whilst always bringing the knowledge, leadership, and expertise to deliver a zero-carbon society.

The role    

If you have experience working in a call centre, proven ability of delivering high standards of customer service and are interested in energy saving initiatives, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for individuals to join our team who can work independently whilst working towards team targets. We’re looking for someone who has good IT skills, excellent telephone, written and customer care skills.

In this role you will ensure all enquiries are answered and accurately recorded within specified service levels and time scales. You will also be encouraging householders to take the next steps towards making energy efficient improvements to their home.

What you’ll do  

• Provide excellent customer service, exceeding the minimum standard of call quality required.
• Ensure all enquiries are answered within specified service levels.
• Ensure all enquiries are accurately recorded within specified timescales.
• Provide timely and proactive follow-up information via telephone and via email. 

What you’ll bring  

• A passion for customer excellence.
• Excellent communication, listening and advice skills.
• Attention to detail for data input and quality.

For more information, please see job description: JD- Telephone advisor- RD 1245

Applications close 23.59, 10 July 2024. Interviews are intended to be held week commencing 15 July 2024.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please click ‘apply online’ via our recruitment portal. We will ask for your personal details, work history and a supporting statement. Applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

In your supporting statement please explain how you meet the essential areas in the job description. Applications submitted via email or without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Reasonable adjustments: If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk or call reception on +44 (0)20 7222 0101. We will do our very best to support you. 

Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.

We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.

Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Diversity and inclusion
Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.

We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.

You can find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here. 

Issue Date:  21 June 2024                         
Closing Date: 10 July 2024
Position Ref: RD 1244
Location: Flexible within Wales. Home-based or blended working (home and office-based from our office in Cardiff).
Hours: Full time
Salary: £23,900 per annum

Apply now

The team

Our Wales based advice centre delivers programmes for Welsh Government and service partners across the UK. Our team strive to achieve excellent quality results and advice to customers who require our support and guidance. We bring a collaborative approach to the challenges our customers face whilst always bringing the knowledge, leadership, and expertise to deliver a zero-carbon society.

The role    

If you have experience working in a call centre, proven ability of delivering high standards of customer service and are interested in energy saving initiatives, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for individuals who are fluent Welsh speakers, to join our team who can work independently whilst working towards team targets. We’re looking for someone who has good IT skills, excellent telephone, written and customer care skills.

In this role you will ensure all enquiries are answered and accurately recorded within specified service levels and time scales. You will also be encouraging householders to take the next steps towards making energy efficient improvements to their home.

What you’ll do  

• Provide excellent customer service, exceeding the minimum standard of call quality required.
• Ensure all enquiries are answered within specified service levels.
• Ensure all enquiries are accurately recorded within specified timescales.
• Provide timely and proactive follow-up information via telephone and via email.

What you’ll bring  

• A passion for customer excellence.
• It is essential that you are fluent in Welsh.
• Excellent communication, listening and advice skills.
• Attention to detail for data input and quality.

For more information, please see job description: JD- Bilingual telephone advisor NEST- RD 1244

Applications close 23.59, 10 July 2024. Interviews are intended to be held week commencing 15 July 2024.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please click ‘apply online’ via our recruitment portal. We will ask for your personal details, work history and a supporting statement. Applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

In your supporting statement please explain how you meet the essential areas in the job description. Applications submitted via email or without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Reasonable adjustments: If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk or call reception on +44 (0)20 7222 0101. We will do our very best to support you. 

Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.

We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.

Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Diversity and inclusion
Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.

We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.

You can find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here. 

Issue Date:  21 June 2024                         
Closing Date: 30 June 2024
Position Ref: MF 1254
Location: Please note that for this role, applicants must be based within Scotland. Home-based, blended or fully office based (from our office in Edinburgh).
Hours: Full time
Salary: Around £35,000 depending on experience. Part-time or job share salary calculated pro rata.

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The team

The services delivery team manage and administer loans and grants for energy saving and low or zero carbon improvements to homes and businesses on behalf of governments, local authorities, and businesses.

Our work is customer service focussed and seeing the impact we have on the lives of people we support is what brings us to work each day. We collaborate and support each other, sharing expertise and best practice and innovating to deliver world class customer experience.

The role    

• As a successful Programme Manager, you will manage the delivery of Scottish Government and other loans and grants schemes to consumers and businesses, ensuring the delivery of world-class customer service.
• You will be responsible for ensuring consistent use of efficient processes, and meeting all targets and service levels within available budgets.
• You will continuously challenge the norm by actively improving systems and processes and set up new loan and grant schemes when these opportunities arise.
• You will play a vital role in effective stakeholder management and act as a key contact for government and commercial funders for the scheme/s for which you are accountable.

What you’ll do  

• Support, enable and empower your team to learn how to handle a wider range of processes and situations, to allow them to develop their knowledge and skills, enhance their job satisfaction and create capacity for you to focus on the strategic elements of programme management.
• Programme management including identifying and managing risks, taking corrective actions and ensuring full adoption of new processes.
• Plan, track and report on outputs and outcomes by providing scheme management information (MI) that meets the needs/requirements of funders ensuring the information produced is highly accurate, on-time, clear, concise and reconciled.
• Ensure delivery of world-class customer service, including working with the Programme Manager for Customer Experience, Learning and Development.

What you’ll bring  

• Programme management experience
• A ‘can-do’ attitude
• A dedication to continuous improvement, with a core focus on customer experience
• A motivational and collaborative/coaching style of leadership

For more information, please see job description: JD- Programme manager – Schemes- MF 1254 

Applications close 23:59, Sunday 30 June 2024. Interviews are intended to be held week commencing 8 July 2024.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please click ‘apply online’ via our recruitment portal. We will ask for your personal details, work history and a supporting statement. Applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

In your supporting statement please explain how you meet the essential areas in the job description. Applications submitted via email or without a supporting statement will not be considered.

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks on all candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment. The nature of the scheme that we are contracted to work on with Scottish Government means that we are required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for new starters. This check is known as the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (or BPSS) check. 

The BPSS checks will include a basic criminal record check (DBS check), verification of identity, verification of right to work in the UK and your previous 3 years employment history. Information obtained will only be used for the purposes of assessing your suitability for the role. Please note that if successful, any offer of employment made will be conditional pending the successful completion of the BPSS checks. 

More information on the checks can be found here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/baseline-personnel-security-standard-on-amiqus-processing-data-privacy-notice/ 

Reasonable adjustments: If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk or call reception on +44 (0)20 7222 0101. We will do our very best to support you. 

Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.

We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.

Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Diversity and inclusion
Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.

We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.

You can find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here. 

Issue Date:  28 June 2024                         
Closing Date: 15 July 2024
Position Ref: PR 1243
Location: Flexible within Scotland. Home-based, blended or fully office based (from our office in Edinburgh).
Hours: Full time
Salary:£26,000 per annum

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The team

The Green Heat Installer Engagement team is part of the Home Energy Scotland team at Energy Saving Trust.  Home Energy Scotland (HES) is an advice service funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Energy Saving Trust that provides expert advice on energy efficiency and renewable technologies to thousands of householders each year.

The Green Heat Installer Engagement team provides support to installers working in the energy efficiency and heating sectors so householders can find qualified installers across Scotland.  

The role    

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team in Scotland. You will be a key player working with Energy Saving Trust colleagues and stakeholders, providing project management and operational support for the delivery of the Green Heat Installer Engagement programme being delivered on behalf of the Scottish Government.

What you’ll do  

Reporting to the programme manager, you will project manage the planning, delivery and finances of specific projects or key elements within projects as part of the team’s overall programme of work, including procurement and contractor management.

Project managing the delivery of a series of webinars and events with programme partners and in accordance with the Scottish Government work plan. The purpose of these events and webinars are to raise awareness of the programme, and the opportunities available to Scottish installer/suppliers.

What you’ll bring  

We are looking for someone with previous project management experience, who has excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills.

You will have the ability to develop and maintain strong, productive relationships with stakeholders. You need to be resilient, and able to work under pressure and to motivate the team to meet challenging targets.

For more information, please see job description: JD- Assistant project manager- PR 1243

Applications close 23.59, 15 July 2024. Interviews are intended to be held week commencing 22 July 2024.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please click ‘apply online’ via our recruitment portal. We will ask for your personal details, work history and a supporting statement. Applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

In your supporting statement please explain how you meet the essential areas in the job description. Applications submitted via email or without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Reasonable adjustments: If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk or call reception on +44 (0)20 7222 0101. We will do our very best to support you. 

Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.

We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.

Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Diversity and inclusion
Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.

We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.

You can find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here. 

Here’s what some of our current and former apprentices had to say about working for us.

“Working at Energy Saving Trust has been such an eye-opening and fun opportunity. The company has supported me and my education every step of the way and made me feel right at home. I have learnt so much about my field of study and the industry. I am motivated by the positive change that Energy Saving Trust creates everyday by addressing the climate crisis.”

Jay Vyas, web development and digital marketing apprentice

“This apprenticeship has helped me develop and improve so many skills personally and in the workplace. It’s been a lot of fun to be involved in internal comms and events that promote our mission and to build a portfolio for my career. This has been a great opportunity to learn real ways of working and seeing myself become better in my role.”

Serwaa Boateng, internal communications and CEO office apprentice

 

Yes you can. We want you to work in a way that best suits both you and the organisation, whether that’s mostly at the office or mostly at home.

We intend to be as flexible as possible, provided it makes sense for your role, and you can still collaborate easily with your team. The recruiting manager can explain the options available to you in relation to the team during the interview process.

All external vacancies are listed on our website and our recruitment portal, so please keep checking back. For more environmental jobs, visit environmentjob.

We don’t currently run a referral scheme.

For the most part, yes. Our default platform is Microsoft Teams, but we can also use Zoom. For some roles, we may conduct in person interviews. We’ll advise you of the format of the interview in the invite.

We always try to get back to you within a few days, although this can take longer if multiple candidates are interviewing for the same role. Feel free to follow up after the interview and reach out with any questions.

Please email us at recruitment@est.org.uk. We’re a friendly team and will help in any way we can.