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Issue Date:  15 August 2024                     
Closing Date: 5 September 2024
Position Ref: NH 1278
Location: Flexible within South Wales. Blended or fully office based (from our office in Cardiff).
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £21,255 – £25,224 per annum (depending on experience)

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The team

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Welsh Government Energy Service delivery team in Wales, rated world class by the organisations we support.

We work with the public sector and community energy enterprises in Wales to develop energy projects, with the aim of reducing carbon emissions and creating local benefits,

We are a team of collaborative and supportive dedicated energy professionals with a passion for sustainability, community energy and wider decarbonisation.

The role    

This is a vital role in helping link together the various parts of our work, meaning you will be involved in lots of different areas and continuing to deliver an excellent service to Welsh Government and our customers.

Success in this role means providing high quality administration and other support to the team so that our processes run smoothly, our communications are coordinated, and funding is delivered to support the excellent work of the community energy sector in Wales.

What you’ll do  

• Administration of grant funds for community and public sector energy projects in Wales.
• Coordinating of staffing and project reporting information from Energy Saving Trust, Carbon Trust and other consortium partners.
• Monitoring and managing progress with purchase orders and invoices.
• Providing ad-hoc support to the team on community energy projects in Wales.
• Providing administrative support to the team on internal quality management systems.
  

What you’ll bring  

• Experience working in a team support role,
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines across a range of tasks,
• A good understanding of IT systems and standard Microsoft programmes,
• An interest in sustainability and renewable energy.

For more information, please see job description: JD- Programme support assistant- NH 1278

Applications close 23.59, 5 September 2024. Interviews are intended to be held week commencing 16 September 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:  16 August 2024                     
Closing Date: 9 September 2024
Position Ref: LM 1283
Location: Belfast/blended working (home and Belfast office) Please note, you must reside in Northern Ireland.
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Up to £46,000 per annum (depending on experience)

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The team

The Northern Ireland team sit within the Energy Directorate of Energy Saving Trust. Our main focus is to deliver the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme (NISEP), and we also are involved in other work and deliver campaigns to help householders in Northern Ireland save energy and money.

The programme manager heads up our Northern Ireland team. Reporting to them, our project manager manages the day to day NISEP programme administration and oversees a team of currently five: a team leader and four programme support officers. Also reporting to the programme manager is the assistant programme manager who supports the programme manager to lead Energy Saving Trust’s work in Northern Ireland. The team collaborate with external stakeholders regularly and other Energy Saving Trust teams.

The role  

We have an exciting opportunity to lead our Northern Ireland team, overseeing the management of NISEP and pursuing and realising opportunities for Energy Saving Trust to support decarbonisation and the alleviation of fuel poverty in Northern Ireland.

NISEP is an £8 million grant programme that provides funding for energy efficiency measures for domestic and commercial properties.  Energy Saving Trust is the Programme Administrator of NISEP on behalf of the Utility Regulator.

You will lead the team including overall management of NISEP and NISEP stakeholder relationships and provide expertise, guidance, support and financial oversight for both NISEP and other projects within the team. You will maintain and enhance Energy Saving Trust’s impact in Northern Ireland and act as an ambassador for the organisation.

What you’ll do  

You will be a confident and experienced programme manager with proven experience of leading and managing large scale grant programmes and driving growth. The role will oversee and ensure delivery of all elements of contract management including project management and monitoring, reporting, financial planning and analysis, procurement, efficient scheme processes and procedures and subcontractor and team management. You will represent Energy Saving Trust, leading client engagement and management, speaking at events, acting as media spokesperson and liaising with stakeholders and committees including NI Assembly Ministers, Westminster MPs, Assembly Committees and Government Departments of the NI Executive and lead on client engagement and management. You will Identify and develop opportunities in Northern Ireland to further Energy Saving Trust’s impact.

Your ability to plan and prioritise multiple competing activities, to drive and negotiate to influence results through people is essential in this fast-paced environment. Solid programme management skills, excellent people management skills, good knowledge of NI domestic energy markets, policy and stakeholders and advanced communication skills will underpin your success.

What you’ll bring  

• Strong project/programme and people management skills with proven track record of successfully delivering contracts and of strong financial control of large-scale programmes.
• Excellent customer-focused orientation and understanding of critical factors affecting customer satisfaction in a service industry.
• A can-do attitude and a passion for continuous improvement of people and processes.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills, proven ability to develop and maintain strong, productive relationships with stakeholders, working closely with them on a day-to-day basis. 
• Resilient, able to work under pressure and to motivate the team to meet challenging targets.

For more information, please see job description: JD- Programme Manager NI- LM 1283

Applications close midnight, 9 September 2024. Interviews are intended to be held throughout September.

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 . 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, that meets our business need for the role.

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: 19 August 2024                      
Closing Date: 8 September 2024
Position Ref: JV 1279
Location: Flexible within the UK. Home-based, blended or fully office based (from our offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh or London).
Hours: Available full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time (30 hours per week) – see ‘Flexible working’
Salary: Between £30,000 & £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

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Are you a dynamic and motivated research analyst with a passion for working in sustainable development?

The research analyst is a pivotal role in the international team with a mission to enhance strategic decision-making and impactful interventions in the energy access sector through evidence-based, high-quality, and collaborative research.

The team

This is an exciting opportunity to join Energy Saving Trust’s growing energy access team working within the international team to develop and deliver our global portfolio of work.

You’ll be part of a team working to make a positive impact on the lives of people and businesses in the Global South, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. You’ll support the delivery of our multi-annual and multi-million-pound initiatives funded by UK Aid, from the UK Government via the Transforming Energy Access (TEA) platform, and the IKEA Foundation and jointly managed with our partner CLASP.

• The Low Energy Inclusive Appliances programme is a research and innovation programme that seeks to improve the efficiency, performance, availability and affordability of a range of household, community and productive use solar appliances and technologies. It’s the flagship initiative of Efficiency for Access.
• Efficiency for Access is a global coalition working to accelerating the uptake of off and weak-grid appliances to boost incomes, reduce carbon emissions, improve quality of life, and support sustainable development.

The role    

Are you an enthusiastic researcher with a keen interest in international development? We are seeking a research analyst to join Energy Saving Trust’s international team, working closely with a small group of researchers, specialist consultants, and external partners on projects focused on Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

In this role, you will be at the heart of our efforts to gather evidence and inform decisionmakers to deploy high-performing off- and weak-grid appliances. You will stay on top of the latest market and technology trends, investigate end-user needs, navigate complex policy landscapes, and assess the social, environmental, and economic impacts of solar-powered appliances. Through state-of-the-art research, tailored data analyses, and stakeholder consultations, you will help to generate actionable recommendations for the energy access sector.

What you’ll do  

You will be responsible for delivering a portfolio of research projects within Energy Saving Trust’s energy access work by contributing towards the production of high-quality research outputs, including technical assessments that will feed into publicly facing reports. You will conduct efficient literature reviews, write clear and concise synopses, and analyse complex datasets to extract actionable insights.

Your role will involve supporting effective project management, ensuring that research outputs are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with our funders’ requirements. You will assist in the preparation and management of tender processes and subsequent subcontracting agreements for external consultants and other research partners.

Stakeholder engagement will be key, as you establish, maintain, and develop strong, collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders. You will gather new evidence and data from these stakeholders and present technical findings in an accessible way to solidify Energy Saving Trust’s position as a knowledge leader in the energy access sector and important “nexus” sectors, including agriculture, humanitarian and health.

What you’ll bring  

We’re looking for someone who is values-driven and wants to work for a cause that they believe in. Our ideal candidate will have relevant qualification or experience relating to energy access matters in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia including off- and weak-grid technologies and market barriers. You will bring strong data analysis skills and experience in delivering user-centric research.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can write technical reports and produce concise literature reviews.
• Has a keen eye for detail when conducting complex analyses.
• Has excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise your workload effectively and coordinate multiple projects and tasks in parallel within exacting deadlines.
• Is highly self-motivated, able to work independently, take initiative, solve problems, and make actionable recommendations.
• Can quickly learn new systems and processes, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Has a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and engage with partners and other key stakeholders.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, with a commitment to working with diverse people from different cultures, backgrounds and fields.
• Is willing to engage with and support our efforts to become a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable organisation.

For more information, please see job description: JD – Research analyst- JV 1279

Applications close 23:59, 8 September 2024. Interviews are intended to be held between 16 and 27 September 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: 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.

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.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and we ringfence a minimum number of interview slots for candidates who apply via the Disability Confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for a role.  Find out more here.

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

Issue Date: 2 September 2024                      
Closing Date: 16 September 2024
Position Ref: HSR 1290
Location: Flexible within the UK. Home-based, blended or fully office based (from our offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh or London).
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) 
Salary: £23,431-£26,208 per annum

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The team

The energy team’s purpose is to enable households, small businesses, and communities to have affordable energy costs and reduce carbon emissions that contribute to climate change. We provide energy advice services, renewable energy expertise and 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. We manage programmes across the UK with more being added as we grow in response to demand. We collaborate and support each other, sharing expertise and best practice and innovating to deliver world-class customer experience. Our work is service-focused and seeing the impact we have on the lives of people we support is what brings us to work each day.

The role  

The role involves providing administration capability across various projects within the energy team (energy advice, renewables and loans and grants management and administration).  and thus provides a great opportunity to see and be involved in the full breadth of team activity.

This is a vital role flexibly supporting different projects at different times depending on where there is need, for example when an additional fixed piece of work needs to be done, such as to set up a new project, or where there is additional demand.

What you’ll do  

The types of tasks you will carry out include, but are not limited to:

• Updating databases and coordinating reports.
• Organising the setup of elements of new services such as telephony, processing financial claims.
• Responding to email and telephone enquiries with support from programme teams.
• Collating information to inform project set up or development.
• Helping to test new systems.
• Organising events and providing updates to internal and external stakeholders.
  

What you’ll bring  

• You will be an effective communicator, comfortable dealing with people at all levels.
• Strong organisational, administrative, and numeric skills as well as excellent attention to detail and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Customer and goal oriented with ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritise activity, work flexibly and develop new skills.

For more information, please see job description: JD- Programme support officer- HSR 1290

Applications close 23.59,  16 September 2024. Interviews are intended to be held week commencing week commencing week commencing 23 September 2024.

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.

Applications submitted via email will not be considered. In your supporting statement please explain how you meet the essential areas in the job description.

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: 2 September 2024                      
Closing Date: 20 September 2024
Position Ref: JB 1260
Location: Flexible within Scotland. Blended or fully office based (from our office in Edinburgh).
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity

Salary: £23,400 per annum

Apprenticeship: Business Administration SCQF Level 6

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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 focused 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    

You will be providing effective administrative support to a variety of grant and loan programmes.

You will need to follow defined processes to ensure accurate information and reports are provided to internal and external stakeholders.

You will complete various administrative tasks in order to support customers taking advantage of government schemes. 

What you’ll do  

• Check the information provided in grant & loan applications and claims against set criteria, including following up on further information with applicants, installers, and other internal teams as necessary.
• Contact customers as required via email/letter/telephone to resolve any issues.
• Maintain good administrative systems to ensure that all filing and key documents are kept in accordance with Energy Saving Trust quality procedures.
• Maintenance and updating of the relevant databases and spreadsheets.
• Processing postal applications and other customer information sent to our Edinburgh office.

What you’ll bring  

• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office suite, Internet, use of databases).
• Demonstrated ability of working in a team support role.
• Excellent organisational skills. Ability to prioritise tasks within a demanding environment.
• A proven track record in delivering excellent customer service.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, alongside excellent numeric skills.

For more information, please see job description: JD -Programme administrator apprentice- JB 1260

Applications close 23:59, 20 September 2024. This is a two stage interview process, with the second stage interviews taking place throughout October.

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 here to apply. 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: 4 September 2024                      
Closing Date: 20 September 2024
Position Ref: LM 1296
Location: Blended or fully office-based (from our office in Edinburgh)
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday (37.5 hours per week) 
Salary: £62,880-£66,000 per annum (depending on experience)

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The team

This role will lead delivery of all our work that is grant funded by the Scottish Government and other related work. Situated in the energy department, the Home and Business Energy Scotland team delivers a portfolio of programmes and projects.

Importantly, this includes our management of Home Energy Scotland (HES) and Business Energy Scotland (BES) as well as a range of other programmes including the Scottish Government’s Green Heat Installer Engagement Programme, management of the Scottish Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) register, provision of advice tools and reporting on low and zero emissions heating and other renewable energy, plus other projects.

Home Energy Scotland is an award-winning advice service that supports hundreds of thousands of households across Scotland every year to make their homes warmer and more affordable and to reduce carbon emissions. Business Energy Scotland provide free and impartial support to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) save energy, carbon and money. The Green Heat Installer Engagement Programme provides assistance and support for businesses in Scotland to help them to participate fully and effectively in the green heat supply chain encompassing low and zero-emissions heating, energy efficiency and microgeneration installations.

The role    

We have a brilliant opportunity for a dynamic and experienced head of programme delivery to join our team. As the head of programme delivery, you will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the successful execution and development of a portfolio of Scottish Government funded and related programmes. We are looking for a strategic leader who can drive excellence in programme management, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality outcomes.

What you’ll do  

You will provide strategic and operational leadership and manage and develop the work of the department to effectively contribute to Energy Saving Trust’s mission of addressing the climate emergency, including:

• Leading, overseeing and managing the successful delivery of multiple programmes, providing strategic direction, leadership and highly effective operational oversight to ensure the department executes programmes efficiently, on time and within budget to meet user and funder needs.
• Leading and managing the teams and individuals in the department, providing motivation, effective coaching and support to ensure efficient and effective successful programme and project delivery.
• Collaborating at a senior level with stakeholders and external partners as well as cross-functional teams, to identify and pursue new opportunities as well as to drive successful programme delivery and development.

What you’ll bring  

You will be a strong leader and people manager, with the ability to inspire and support dispersed teams to achieve objectives. You will have a track record of successfully delivering a variety of complex programmes concurrently, which is underpinned by your proven strategic planning, budget and contract management skills and your strong customer and client orientation. You will have excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder relationship management skills and an ability to work effectively with and present to senior stakeholders.

You will need to have ideas to solve problems and foresight to identify opportunities for us to have even more impact. You will be excellent at prioritising tasks and delivering effectively within a demanding environment, with the determination to ensure targets are met and high-quality services delivered.

The successful candidate will be good at analysing data and other information to mitigate risk and make informed decisions and must have excellent writing skills and fluency with Microsoft Office products.  You will have an excellent understanding of Scottish heat in buildings, energy efficiency and fuel poverty policy and of the wider landscape across the UK or may have worked on other areas of important work across different Government contracts and have the ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly.

For more information, please see job description: JD- Head of programme delivery- Home and Business Energy Scotland- LM 1296

Applications close midday, 20 September 2024. This will be a two-stage interview process. Interviews are intended to be held from 2 October onwards.

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. 

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.co.uk

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.