Assistant Programme Manager- Northern Ireland

This is a part-time role, 25 hours a week.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support high-profile energy programmes that tackle fuel poverty, promote sustainable energy, and contribute directly to the net zero transition.

As Assistant Programme Manager, you will support the Programme Manager in the delivery and smooth operation of Energy Saving Trust’s Northern Ireland programmes, including the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme (NISEP). You’ll be involved in programme administration, financial monitoring, reporting, stakeholder engagement and governance, ensuring funding is managed effectively and in line with agreed frameworks.

The Northern Ireland team sits within the Energy Directorate of Energy Saving Trust. In Northern Ireland, our main focus is delivering the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme (NISEP), but we also engage in other areas of work and deliver campaigns helping NI householders save energy and money.

There are currently four programme support officers who work very closely to support each other in delivering NISEP and report into the project manager of the team. The team also includes an assistant programme manager and is headed up by the programme manager for NI. The team collaborates with external stakeholders regularly and other teams of Energy Saving Trust.

• Support the administration and delivery of NISEP and other Northern Ireland programmes
• Manage grant and payment claims, ensuring compliance with SLAs and programme frameworks
• Maintain accurate financial records and oversee grant spend using CRM systems
• Produce written and numerical reports, including interim and annual programme reporting
• Contribute to the drafting and updating of programme frameworks and guidance documents
• Liaise with Primary Bidders, regulators, and key stakeholders
• Support governance processes, audits and compliance (including ISO standards)
• Represent Energy Saving Trust at meetings, workshops and events across Northern Ireland
• Support wider organisational objectives around decarbonisation and energy efficiency

• Experience working with grant programmes, funding schemes or public sector projects
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of financial processes, budgets and reporting
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and meet deadlines
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders at varying levels of seniority

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.

At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.

At Energy Saving Trust, flexibility isn’t just a policy, it’s how we work. Most of our roles can be done remotely, and many of our people choose to work from home full-time. Prefer an office environment? We have welcoming spaces in London, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff and Hadleigh for those who want to connect in person.

• Generous holiday (25 days + bank holidays + extra Christmas leave)
• True flexibility in how and where you work
• Strong pension & life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Green travel perks (EV scheme, cycle to work)
• Professional development support
• Yearly wellbeing allowance

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  or call reception on +44 (0). We will do our very best to support you.

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