At Energy Saving Trust our mission is to address the climate emergency.
We are a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We work with governments, businesses and individuals to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as the UK transitions to net zero.
We are an exciting and diverse community, from different backgrounds and fields, united in our mission to address the climate emergency.
We are always looking for bright, committed people with a diverse set of skills and experience to help achieve our goal.
Read more about our values here.
You’ll start your Energy Saving Trust journey with an induction period to set you up for success in your new role. You’ll get to know your new colleagues, understand more about the organisation, our mission, and where you fit in.
You’ll have regular touch points with your manager, as well as clear objectives and a personal development plan. To support your training and development needs, we offer access to courses and information covering professional and personal development, in addition to wellbeing, on our in-house platform.
We’re working to embed a coaching culture in the organisation as we see this as an incredible way to empower our people and build innovation and collaboration into the way we work.
To recognise the great work our people do, we offer the following employee benefits:
At Energy Saving Trust, we value the health and wellbeing of all our employees. To help you achieve a healthy work / life balance, you’ll be able to access a 24/7 employee assistance helpline via our Employee Assistance Programme, provided by Health Assured, as well as their My Healthy Advantage app.
Energy Saving Trust is committed to developing equitable responses to address the climate emergency for everyone.
To achieve our ambitious mission, we need a diversity of people, experiences and ideas. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.
You can find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to treating all current and prospective employees fairly. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace and employment practices are free from discrimination, harassment or victimisation on the grounds of race, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, trans status, disability, religion or belief and age.
We aspire to have a truly diverse and representative workplace. We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.
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 the People team. We will do our very best to support you. Please see our recruitment FAQs for more information.
We are working to become more diverse and inclusive. We want to do more than just talk about diversity and inclusion: we want to take real and meaningful action. We have recently hired a diversity and inclusion (D&I) lead, who has helped us to develop a new organisational D&I strategy. You can find out more about our new strategy and work in this important area. This is an exciting first step for us, but we know we can always do more. All our colleagues have a role to play in helping Energy Saving Trust become more diverse and inclusive and we hope you will join us for this next stage in our journey.
Closing Date: 30 November 2021
Issue Date: 10 November 2021
Position Ref: RW 788
Location: Home-based (Scotland)
Salary: £20,800 per annum pro rata (£15,253 per annum based on a 27.5 hour week). Fixed term appointment until 31 March 2022 (with possible extension).
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our extended hours team as an Energy Advisor, which forms part of Home Energy Scotland’s award winning service, to enable us to support as many householders as possible during the winter period.
You will be one of two new advisors joining the team and will be responsible for providing energy advice to householders to motivate and enable them to take action to reduce their fuel bills, cut carbon emissions and make their homes warmer and more comfortable.
Home Energy Scotland prides itself on delivering world class customer service therefore your passion for customer service and effective delivery of customer journeys is essential. You will speak with a wide range of customers on the phone and online therefore your ability to listen, empathise and help customers to act defines success in this role.
Your total working hours will be 27.5 hours a week on a rota basis covering the periods of 8am-9am Monday -Friday, 4.30pm-8.30pm Monday-Friday and 9.00am-5.30pm on Saturdays. The role is home-based therefore you will be able to work remotely anywhere within Scotland. IT equipment will be provided.
During the training period we will need to alter your shift pattern to support the delivery of training. Our planned training times are 9-5 Monday-Friday, and our preferred candidates will need to be available at these times. Once training is complete you will revert to 27.5 hours and the shift pattern detailed above. If, however, it is impossible for you to attend training during these hours then we may still consider your application if you highlight on your cover letter what hours you are available for.
For more information, please refer to the job description: JD – Energy Advisor
Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 30 November 2021.
To apply, please forward your curriculum vitae and cover letter that clearly outlines your suitability and why you wish to apply for the post (based on the job description) to: recruitment@est.org.uk, citing the reference number you are applying for in the subject line.
Closing Date: 30 November 2021
Issue Date: 12 November 2021
Position Ref: KS 787
Location: Flexible
Salary: up to £35,000 (depending on experience)
The role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly formed Project Management Office within the Energy Saving Trust. As part of the Project Management Office (PMO) team, the role will provide project management capability and expertise to both commercial and government funded projects and for the full project management lifecycle.
As this role sits within a newly formed team there is scope to grow and progress as the team establishes itself and the grows its functions and support offerings to the wider organisation.
What you’ll do
What you’ll bring
This is a permanent full-time position. We are open to flexible working patterns and blended (home and office-based) working is possible for this role.
For more information, please see job description: JD – Project Manager
Applications close 5pm on 30 November 2021.
Following the application close date we anticipate contacting successful applicant and inviting them to interview within 2 weeks.
To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter to recruitment@est.org.uk. In your cover letter please outline how you meet the knowledge, skills and qualifications required section in the job description. Please state the job reference you are applying for in the subject line. Applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.
To address the urgent challenges posed by the climate emergency, we need a diversity of people, experiences and ideas. We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.
Find out more about our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace here.
If you think you may need some additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the application/recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk.
Due to current restrictions on office capacity the majority of our staff are working from home. Will we be happy to discuss how we are managing this and the transition to a blended working model at the interview stage with you.
Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Closing Date: 6 December 2021
Issue Date: 19 November 2021
Position Ref: EG 789
Location: Flexible – office based (London/Edinburgh/Cardiff), blended or home working will all be considered.
Salary: £38,000-£45,000 per annum depending on experience
The role:
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and well organised analyst to work on our International programmes. The role will involve designing and undertaking a range of research projects relating to the off and weak-grid energy appliance sector, supporting and complementing the work of the Senior Research Specialist.
The role will provide you with an exciting opportunity to continue to develop your knowledge in the Energy Access sector specifically in low-income countries, and international travel may be required. You will work with a range of international partners and donors including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and IKEA Foundation, along with the wider Energy Saving Trust International team, data & insights team, monitoring & evaluation team and marketing team.
What you’ll do
What you’ll bring:
Applications close midday on Monday 6 December 2021.
This is a permanent position. We are open to flexible working patterns and blended (home and office-based) and home working is possible for this role.
For more information, please see job description: JD – Senior Research Analyst – International
To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter to recruitment@est.org.uk. In your cover letter please outline how you meet the knowledge, skills and qualifications required section in the job description. Please state the job reference you are applying for in the subject line. Applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.
To address the urgent challenges posed by the climate emergency, we need a diversity of people, experiences and ideas. We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.
Find out more about our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace here.
If you think you may need some additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the application/recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk.
Due to current restrictions on office capacity the majority of our staff are working from home. Will we be happy to discuss how we are managing this and the transition to a blended working model at the interview stage with you.
Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Closing Date: 3 December 2021
Issue Date: 22 November 2021
Position Ref: HM 794
Location: Flexible (but must be able to travel to the Edinburgh office as needed)
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
The role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Programme Manager to join the Advice team. We are looking for an individual who has significant experience in programme management, sustainable energy and working with business specifically small and medium sized enterprises in Scotland.
This role will lead the establishment and the development of a new programme Business Energy Scotland which will continue the excellent work done by the current programme (Energy efficient Business Scotland).
What you’ll do
You will lead the newly created Business Energy Scotland team reporting to the Head of Home energy Scotland (the advice service for domestic customers already operated by Energy Saving Trust on behalf of Scottish Government). Business Energy Scotland will actively engage with SMEs across Scotland helping them to identify opportunities for savings and advising them on the most effective and cost-efficient pathways to achieve lower carbon emissions and running costs. It will connect applicants with advisors and consultants who can provide high quality advice and detailed technical insight and guidance on how to finance the improvements recommended. You will lead the setup of this programme during January to March 2022 and the delivery of the programme from the 1st of April. This will involve recruitment of staff and procurement of consultants, establishment of processes and procedures and working closely with other teams across EST to ensure the required infrastructure is in place for 1st April 2022. Once mobilisation is complete you will ensure you manage and deliver the programme effectively to meet targets and ensure SMEs in Scotland can fully contribute to Scotland’s lower carbon future.
What you’ll bring
You will be a confident manager of people who can work effectively with distributed teams and contractors. You will have the creative flair to problem solve and proactively identify opportunities to advance the programme’s reach and the determination to continually drive the programme and team forward as it will play a significant role in helping to deliver Scottish Government net zero targets up to 2050.
You will also be an outstanding communicator who is able to build effective relationships through influencing and negotiating skills and comfortable interacting at all levels. You will need excellent data analysis and report writing skills underpinned by fluency with Excel, Word, and other IT programmes. You will also be able to interpret consultancy reports and analyse data from the programme’s dedicated CRM to produce compelling, data-driven, management information and reports for senior management and the Scottish Government.
We are open to flexible working patterns and blended (home and office-based) working is possible for this role. Some travel to the Edinburgh office and occasional travel around Scotland is likely to be required.
For more information, please see job description: JD – Senior Programme Manager – Business Energy Scotland
Applications close 5pm, 3 December 2021
To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter to recruitment@est.org.uk. In your cover letter please outline how you meet the knowledge, skills and qualifications required section in the job description. Please state the job reference you are applying for in the subject line. Applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.
If you think you may need some additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the application/recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk.
Interviews will be held during week commencing 6 December 2021 and will be held online.
Further to the restrictions of last year, many of our staff are working from home. Will we be happy to discuss how we are managing this and the transition to a blended working model at the interview stage with you.
Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Closing Date: 6 December 2021
Issue Date: 22 November 2021
Position Ref: IM 798
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £26,520
Energy Saving Trust has a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Analyst to join the Transport Team here in Edinburgh. We are looking for an individual who has a keen eye for detail, is confident working on large data sets in Excel and has experience producing technical reports. You will support the delivery of decarbonation strategies and technical reports for local authorities, public sector organisations and other clients across Scotland. You must have experience of the low-carbon transport sector – ideally through working closely with large fleets.
Reporting to the Technical Manager, working alongside the other Technical Analysts, you will engage with clients to collect, analyse and process data and other information, to produce high quality reports. As well as delivering presentations to clients as and when required. These reports will be suitable for distribution both internally and externally. Your work will be vital in supporting Energy Saving Trust’s role in reducing the country’s transport emissions by helping to transition Scotland’s public and private fleets to electric.
To secure this exciting opportunity
You will be a highly motivated self-starter, keenly attentive to detail and striving for excellence in all the work that you do. You will have a strong knowledge of low carbon transport technologies and the environmental impact of transport. You must be able to use your outstanding communication skills to effectively manage client relationships. You will also have excellent report writing, work prioritisation and presentation skills. Confidence in Excel and other IT programmes is essential.
This is a permanent position. We are open to flexible working patterns and blended (home and office-based) working is possible for this role.
For more information, please see job description: JD – Technical analyst
Applications close 5pm, 6 December 2021.
To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter to recruitment@est.org.uk. In your cover letter please outline how you meet the essential areas of the person specification in the job description. Please state the job reference in the subject line of the e-mail.
If you think you may need some additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the application/recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk.
Only people living in the UK with the right to work in the UK may apply for this position.
Closing Date: 3 December 2021
Issue Date: 22 November 2021
Position Ref: LT 791
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £26,000 – £28,500 (depending on experience)
The role
Want to use your outstanding social media skills to help people in Scotland create warmer homes, reduce their energy bills, and lower their carbon footprint? Then join us as our new social media executive for Home Energy Scotland. Funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Energy Saving Trust, Home Energy Scotland works with people and organisations to help address fuel poverty and the climate emergency. As part of Energy Saving Trust’s wider marketing and communications team, you’ll work with a range of marking professionals and energy experts to deliver your role.
What you’ll do
In this role:
What you’ll bring
As well as bags of enthusiasm for all things social, you will have:
Energy Saving Trust offers a range of benefits to all employees such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, company pension and a wellbeing allowance.
This is a permanent position. We are open to flexible working patterns and blended (home and office-based) working is possible for this role.
For more information, please see job description: JD – Social Media Executive
Applications close 5pm, Friday 3 December. Interviews are intended to be held w/c 13 December 2021.
To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter to recruitment@est.org.uk. In your cover letter please make reference how you meet the essential areas of the person specification in the job description. Please state the job reference you are applying for in the subject line. Applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.
If you think you may need some additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the application/recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk.
Only people living in the UK with the right to work in the UK may apply for this position.
Closing Date: 3 December 2021
Issue Date: 22 November 2021
Position Ref: LT 792
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
The role
We’re looking for a first-class digital manager to help us with our mission to address the climate emergency. As our subject matter expert, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the best possible use of our Scottish digital channels and getting value for money on our paid advertising. You’ll support Scottish Government funded programmes with development of digital service channels as well as marketing activity.
What you’ll do
In this role you will:
What you’ll bring
As well as bags of enthusiasm for all things digital, you will have:
Energy Saving Trust offers a range of benefits to all employees such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, company pension and a wellbeing allowance.
This is a permanent position. We are open to flexible working patterns and blended (home and office-based) working is possible for this role.
For more information, please see job description: JD – Digital Manager Scotland
Applications close 5pm, Friday 3 December. Interviews are intended to be held w/c 13 December 2021.
To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter to recruitment@est.org.uk. In your cover letter please make reference how you meet the essential areas of the person specification in the job description. Please state the job reference you are applying for in the subject line. Applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.
If you think you may need some additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the application/recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk.
Only people living in the UK with the right to work in the UK may apply for this position.
Closing Date: 3 December 2021
Issue Date: 22 November 2021
Position Ref: LT 793
Location: London, Edinburgh, Cardiff
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
The role
We’re expanding our content team and we’re now looking for a first-class digital manager to help us with our mission to address the climate emergency. As our subject matter expert, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the best possible use of our digital channels and getting value for money on our paid advertising. You’ll lead us on SEO and UX and run our digital reporting across the Energy Saving Trust website.
What you’ll do
In this role you will:
What you’ll bring
As well as bags of enthusiasm for all things digital, you will have:
Energy Saving Trust offers a range of benefits to all employees such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, company pension and a wellbeing allowance.
This is a permanent position. We are open to flexible working patterns and blended (home and office-based) working is possible for this role.
For more information, please see job description: JD – Digital Manager (Corporate)
Applications close 5pm, Friday 3 December. Interviews are intended to be held w/c 13 December 2021.
To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter to recruitment@est.org.uk. In your cover letter please make reference how you meet the essential areas of the person specification in the job description. Please state the job reference you are applying for in the subject line. Applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.
If you think you may need some additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the application/recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk.
Only people living in the UK with the right to work in the UK may apply for this position.
Closing Date: 3 December 2021
Issue Date: 22 November 2021
Position Ref: LT 797
Location: London, Edinburgh, Cardiff
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.
The role
We need a skilled digital content producer to help us in our mission to address the climate emergency by creating quality, engaging, insight-led content for our audiences. You’ll work closely with the head of content and the content manager to create content for our website and social media. You’ll create content in-house as well as commission external content producers to deliver briefs to budget and deadline.
What you’ll do
In this role you willl:
What you’ll bring
As well as brimming with creative ideas, you will have:
Energy Saving Trust offers a range of benefits to all employees such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, company pension and a wellbeing allowance.
This is a permanent position. We are open to flexible working patterns and blended (home and office-based) working is possible for this role.
For more information, please see job description: JD – Digital Content Producer
Applications close 5pm, Friday 3 December. Interviews are intended to be held w/c 13 December 2021.
To apply, please forward your CV, cover letter and links to some examples of your digital content to recruitment@est.org.uk. In your cover letter please make reference how you meet the essential areas of the person specification in the job description. Please state the job reference you are applying for in the subject line. Applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.
If you think you may need some additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the application/recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk.
Only people living in the UK with the right to work in the UK may apply for this position.
Closing Date: 8 December 2021
Issue Date: 24 November 2021
Position Ref: RD 799
Location: Wales only. Blended working approach, both home and Cardiff office based.
Salary: £18,681 per annum + benefits.
The role
The Energy Saving Trust is looking to recruit a Telephone Advisor on a fixed term contract to join our team in delivering effective and informative advice to householders on energy efficiency across Wales.
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. Someone who has good IT skills, excellent telephone, and customer care skills.
In this role you will ensure all enquires are answered and accurately recorded within specified service levels and time scales, whilst actively encouraging households to implement energy saving upgrades and behaviours in their home.
This is a full-time, temporary positions until 31 March 2022. The role carry a blended working approach, which means that you could be based both at home and in the office. Ability to speak Welsh is highly desirable though not essential.
For working at home, we would suggest a minimum of 20Mbps download speed. Please check your connection speed using our recommended online tool here – https://speed.measurementlab.net/
You may be requested to share these test results as part of the interview process however, applicants with download speeds slower than stated above will still be given due consideration.
For more information, please see job description: JD – Telephone Advisor – Nest
Applications close 8 December 2021 5pm.
Interview date: Week commencing 13 December
To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter to recruitment@est.org.uk. In your cover letter please make reference how you meet the essential areas of the person specification in the job description. Please state the job reference you are applying for in the subject line.
If you think you may need some additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the application/recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk.
Only people living in the UK with the right to work in the UK may apply for this position.
Closing Date: 8 December 2021
Issue Date: 24 November 2021
Position Ref: RD 800
Location: Flexible. Home-based anywhere in the UK, or blended home/office working from any of our offices in Cardiff, London or Edinburgh.
Salary: £18,681 per annum + benefits.
The Energy Saving Trust is looking to recruit a Telephone Advisor on a fixed term contract to join our team in delivering effective and informative advice to householders on energy efficiency across South Yorkshire and Humberside.
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. Someone who has good IT skills, excellent telephone, and customer care skills. .
In this role you will ensure all enquires are answered and accurately recorded within specified service levels and time scales, whilst actively encouraging households to implement energy saving upgrades and behaviours in their home.
This is a full-time, temporary position until 6 January 2023. Home-based and blended working approaches are both possible for this role. This means that you could be based full-time at home, or blended home/office working from any of our offices in Cardiff, London or Edinburgh. Working arrangements will be discussed at the interview stage.
For working at home, we would suggest a minimum of 20Mbps download speed. Please check your connection speed using our recommended online tool here – https://speed.measurementlab.net/
You may be requested to share these test results as part of the interview process however, applicants with download speeds slower than stated above will still be given due consideration.
For more information, please see job description: JD – Telephone Advisor – NPG
Applications close 8 December 2021 5pm.
Interview date: Week commencing 13th December
To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter to recruitment@est.org.uk. In your cover letter please make reference how you meet the essential areas of the person specification in the job description. Please state the job reference you are applying for in the subject line.
If you think you may need some additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the application/recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk.
Only people living in the UK with the right to work in the UK may apply for this position.
Closing Date: 8 December 2021
Issue Date: 24 November 2021
Position Ref: RD 802
Location: Flexible. Home-based anywhere in the UK, or blended home/office working from any of our offices in Cardiff, London or Edinburgh.
Salary: £18,681 per annum + benefits.
The Energy Saving Trust is looking to recruit a Telephone Advisor on a fixed term contract for six months with a further possibility of extension.
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. Someone who has good IT skills, excellent telephone, and customer care skills.
In this role you will ensure all enquiries are answered and accurately recorded within specified service levels and time scales, whilst talking customers through the defined eligibility criteria for a UK Government funded grant scheme. The scheme enables households on low incomes or in receipt of benefits to have energy efficient improvements made to their homes. You will also be encouraging eligible householders to take the next steps towards having those improvements installed in their home.
The roles available are full-time, fixed term positions until 6 July 2022. Home-based and blended working approaches are both possible for these roles. This means that you could be based full-time at home, or blended home/office working from any of our offices in Cardiff, London or Edinburgh. Woking arrangements will be discussed at the interview stage.
For working at home, we would suggest a minimum of 20Mbps download speed. Please check your connection speed using our recommended online tool here – https://speed.measurementlab.net/
You may be requested to share these test results as part of the interview process however, applicants with download speeds slower than stated above will still be given due consideration.
For more information, please see job description: JD – Telephone Advisor – Green Homes Grant
Applications close 8 December 2021 5pm.
Interview date: Week commencing 13 December
To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter to recruitment@est.org.uk. In your cover letter please make reference how you meet the essential areas of the person specification in the job description. Please state the job reference you are applying for in the subject line.
If you think you may need some additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the application/recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk.
Only people living in the UK with the right to work in the UK may apply for this position.
Closing Date: 7 December 2021
Issue Date: 24 November 2021
Position Ref: CB 790
Location: London, office or blended (home/London office working)
Salary: £26,000 per annum (depending on experience)
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a well-organised individual with a pro-active mindset to support with our International programmes. The role will primarily work on our Efficiency for Access Research and Development (R&D) Fund which sits within our multimillion-pound Low Energy Inclusive Appliances (LEIA) programme and along with providing wider project support across the team.
The role will provide you with an inspiring opportunity to grow your experience and develop your knowledge in the Energy Access sector, specifically in low-income countries. You will work with a range of internationally located grantees, providing management support in their development and testing of new technological and business model innovations in the off-grid appliances sector.
What you’ll do
What you’ll bring:
This is a permanent position. We are open to flexible working patterns and blended (home and office-based) working is possible for this role.
For more information, please see job description: JD – Project Coordinator – R&D
Applications close at 12pm noon, Tuesday 7 December.
To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter to recruitment@est.org.uk. In your cover letter please outline how you meet the knowledge, skills and qualifications required section in the job description. Please state the job reference you are applying for in the subject line. Applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.
To address the urgent challenges posed by the climate emergency, we need a diversity of people, experiences and ideas. We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.
Find out more about our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace here.
If you think you may need some additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the application/recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk.
Due to current restrictions on office capacity the majority of our staff are working from home. Will we be happy to discuss how we are managing this and the transition to a blended working model at the interview stage with you.
Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Closing Date: 10 December 2021
Issue Date: 26 November 2021
Position Ref: RD 801
Location: Home-based only, and to reside within South Yorkshire and Humberside regions
Salary: £19,000 per annum
The Energy Saving Trust is looking to recruit an Outreach Advisor on a one-year fixed term contract with a possibility of an extension to join our team in delivering effective and informative advice to householders on energy efficiency across South Yorkshire and Humberside regions.
What you’ll do:
You will be required to conduct outbound calls to customers and undertake home visits (throughout South Yorkshire and Humberside) to customers who are vulnerable due to reasons of health, property or situation. You will also be required to meet key partners and arrange and attend events to promote the project to customers who can benefit from energy efficiency advice.
Your ability to plan and prioritise work is essential in this busy environment, along with your solid experience of providing telephone and/or face to face advice and delivering customer service to a high standard will prepare you well for this position. Your team player and enthusiastic attitude will ensure your success in reaching time-bound targets.
What you’ll bring:
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. Someone who has good IT skills, excellent telephone and customer care skills and experience of engaging closely with external partners and members of the public.
The role available is a full-time, home-based, temporary position until 6 January 2023.
For working at home, we would suggest a minimum of 20Mbps download speed. Please check your connection speed using our recommended online tool here – https://speed.measurementlab.net/
You may be requested to share these test results as part of the interview process however, applicants with download speeds slower than stated above will still be given due consideration.
For more information, please see job description: JD – Outreach Advisor
Applications close 10 December 2021 at 5pm.
To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter to recruitment@est.org.uk. In your cover letter please make reference how you meet the essential areas of the person specification in the job description. Please state the job reference you are applying for in the subject line.
If you think you may need some additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the application/recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk.
Only people living in the UK with the right to work in the UK may apply for this position.
Great question! Please see our who we are pages to find out more about our organisation. Our latest values video above features current team members talking about what it’s like to work at Energy Saving Trust.
If there are benefits specific to a role, these will be outlined during the recruitment process. However, you can read about our company-wide benefits offering above.
All our current vacancies are listed above. If you see a position you’re interested in, please send your CV and a cover letter clearly outlining your suitability and why you wish to apply for the post (based on the job description) to recruitment@est.org.uk. Please ensure you cite the reference number of the position you are applying for in the subject line.
All external vacancies are listed on our website, so please keep checking back.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we’re unable to reply to them all. If your application is successful, you should hear from us within three weeks.
We don’t currently use a platform where you can check your status and we can’t give individual updates at this time. We review every application we receive and if you are successfully shortlisted we will let you know at the earliest opportunity after the position has closed.
We don’t currently run a referral scheme but watch this space.
We’re always happy to help and will do everything we can to accommodate you, so please reach out to us at recruitment@est.org.uk about any additional needs you may have.
We are, yes. Our default platform is Microsoft Teams, but we can also use Zoom.
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 you may have.
In short, the answer is yes. We’re currently reviewing our ‘ways of working’ to balance what is best for the individual and the organisation. This is to ensure that you can work in a way that feels most productive to you, 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. Currently, this needs to be within the UK as this is where we operate. Some roles may have less flexibility; the recruiting manager will explain the options available to you during the interview process.
Please feel free to email us at recruitment@est.org.uk. We’re a friendly team and will help in any way we can. Please do bear with us though as it’s a busy inbox!
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Last updated: 26 November 2021
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