Location: Lewes, East Sussex – hybrid working office/home based
4 or 5 days per week
£22,500-£27,500, pro rata
Closing Date: Monday 26th August 2024
Applications closed.
We have an exciting opportunity for a new team member to work with our growing CommuniPower Team, empowering local communities to achieve Net Zero throughout England. We are looking for a Project and Communications Assistant to get involved in all aspects of our work.
This job will suit someone starting out in their career and who has a keen interest in working with communities to take action on the climate crisis. You will be willing to assist in project management, communications and administration, working hard to progress the aims of the organisation and your career. There will be opportunities for promotion in the organisation as we grow and you gain experience.
About Community Energy South
Community Energy South was set up in 2013 to support the network of community energy groups in the Southeast of England. Our mission is to support local communities to manage or own renewable energy projects, undertake energy efficiency projects, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. We also work together with our member groups to help alleviate fuel poverty.
About CommuniPower
The CommuniPower team works across multiple projects to deliver energy advice and decarbonisation plans for local communities. We work with new and established community energy and climate action groups to help people begin their decarbonisation journey alongside their neighbours and wider community.
Job Description
You will have a broad role, working across the CommuniPower team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Helping to organise and deliver community outreach events, workshops, training and meetings.
- Promoting events through social media, regional publications and print media.
- Producing written content for outreach, engagement and the Community Energy South Newsletter.
- Assisting project managers with specific elements of project delivery such as stakeholder mapping and supporting energy champions.
- Supporting project managers in monitoring project progress, preparing reports, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
- Reporting on project KPIs and maintaining data management systems.
- Undertaking administration tasks such as organising meetings, following up on project actions and responding to enquiries.
- Other related tasks deemed appropriate by the organisation.
Person Specification
Essential:
- A people person who is willing to support our team in all aspects of the business.
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and engage with diverse stakeholders.
- A keen interest in energy and environmental projects in a community-based setting.
- A keen interest in delivering outreach and communications activities, particularly through social media and online content.
- Some knowledge or experience in community energy.
Desirable:
- Previous experience working with community groups, preferably in the community energy sector.
- Experience in delivering training and events.
- Educated to degree level in a related discipline.
What we offer
- An opportunity to contribute to the impactful community energy sector.
- Mentorship and professional development within a supportive team.
- Training in energy and retrofit advice provision.
- Exposure to a dynamic and growing sector.
- A flexible working arrangement and a collaborative work environment.
Please submit a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role to recruitment@communityenergysouth.org by 23:55 on 26 August.
Interviews will be in Lewes w/c 2nd September (where possible).
For any queries please contact recruitment@communityenergysouth.org
Read more about the CommuniPower project and training opportunities.