Development Manager- Community Energy

Up to 42000 per annum (depending on experience)

The role

• Were looking for a Development Manager
  - Community Energy to lead the development and delivery of complex community energy projects across Scotland.

• Youll support communities to realise larger-scale opportunities in renewable energy energy storage flexibility services and local energy systems. Working as part of the Local Energy Scotland team youll provide specialist technical and commercial expertise helping communities navigate project development overcome barriers and bring projects through to delivery.

• Youll also play an important role in the ongoing development of the Scottish Governments Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) helping to identify emerging opportunities develop innovative project models and ensure communities can benefit from developments across the energy sector.

• This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong project development experience who enjoys working collaboratively with communities and partners to create lasting environmental social and economic benefits.

The team

Our renewables team supports communities across Scotland to develop and deliver projects that reduce carbon emissions improve energy resilience and accelerate the transition to net zero.

Youll join a friendly supportive and collaborative team delivering the Scottish Governments Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES). Working closely with community organisations public sector partners network operators consultants and contractors youll help create the conditions for more ambitious and impactful community energy projects across Scotland.

What you will do

• Manage a portfolio of higher-value technically complex and strategic community energy projects from early-stage concept through to delivery operation and optimisation.

• Identify and promote opportunities in renewable energy energy storage flexibility services and local energy systems.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community organisations Distribution Network Operators contractors consultants public sector partners and funders.

• Contribute technical expertise and market insight to support the ongoing development of CARES and community energy policy and delivery.

What you will bring

• Experience developing renewable energy energy systems or other complex infrastructure projects.

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to present complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience providing technical leadership quality assurance or specialist advice across projects or programmes.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

For more information please see the job description

Please submit an anonymised CV and cover letter removing your name address email address and any other identifying details. Please note applications submitted without a cover letter may be rejected.

Who we are

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 dont 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.

Work where you thrive

At Energy Saving Trust flexibility isnt just a policy its 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.

Well support you with:

• Generous holiday (25 days bank holidays…