Job Vacancies

Fully Funded PhD Opportunity in Nottingham

This is a partnership between the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and local partners across Nottinghamshire. Foor an exciting fully funded PhD opportunity focusing on Scalable Virtual Power Plants to support community energy systems in Nottinghamshire. 

This project aims to assess the feasibility and scalability of integrating Nottinghamshire County Council's Sustainable Hockerton renewable energy assets into a Virtual Power Plant (VPP). It will also focus on developing a policy and regulatory framework, along with a scalable VPP model that addresses the technical, economic, and social needs of Nottinghamshire’s communities. The outcomes of this research will contribute to cost reduction, energy security, and sustainability in the region.

Community Energy Project Manager

Reporting to the Development Manager you will support the development of community energy co-operatives, typically by the management of feasibility, permitting, contracting, funding (by share issues to the public, grants and loans), construction, and handover of new sites for solar PV arrays (mainly rooftop) and other community owned projects.  

Communications Manager 2 days a week (15 hours)

This is an exciting opportunity for a person with experience in communications and marketing campaigns to join the Energise South Downs small but expanding team.  They are looking to extend reach, build thier network and develop a stronger online presence across their different project areas.  The initial marketing campaign for this role will focus on promoting their upcoming share offer to raise the capital for their first three solar PV projects which they aim to launch in Spring 2025. 

Project Manager 2 days a week (15 hours)

This is an exciting opportunity for a person with experience in project management to join the Energise South Downs small but expanding team.  The Project Manager for Community Energy will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating renewable energy generation projects within the community. These projects are aimed at decarbonising organisations while empowering local communities to manage their energy needs.

Board and Volunteer Members for Derbyshire Dales Community Energy Ltd

Derbyshire Dales Community Energy Ltd. (DDCE) is looking for enthusiastic directors and volunteers to help manage our activities and increase our impact. 

DDCEW are seeking additional board members and volunteers to help run our projects and  increase our impact.  

If you’re interested in community energy, want to tackle climate change, and have a few hours to spare each month, they would love to hear from you!  

Head of Sales

The Head of Sales will be required to lead the growing team of Solar Ambassadors heling schools go solar. 

Domestic Energy Advice Co-ordinator

Loddon Community Energy, based near Basingstoke, has been running a programme of domestic energy efficiency advice for local residents. 

Big Solar Co-op Projects Lead

Big Solar Coop are recruiting a Project Lead to work within the Big Solar Co-op. They are an ethical non-profit with UK-wide ambitions and a huge project pipeline to match. Big Solar Coop need somebody to help get solar schemes built on a range of different building types from schools to factories, doctors’ surgeries, hotels, visitor centres and more.