Project Coordinator Role (Community Energy Preston), 12 month temporary contract, part time at £250 per day.

Description.

CEP are looking for a project coordinator, to work with volunteers to develop a functioning community energy business, based on a community benefit society business model.

Responsibilities will include:
Liaising with CEP and a partner from within the UK community energy sector to (i) prepare and launch a community share offer to fund solar installs; (ii) undertake technical and financial feasibility studies of sites for inclusion in the scheme and (iii) undertake installations.
Providing day to day support for CEP board and members, including communications, facilitation and organization of all meetings.Developing and executing coordinating a marketing and communications strategy to drive interest in, and commitment to, community energy in Preston.
Identifying suitable sites for the installation of solar PV, including local businesses and public and community facilities.
Organising meetings and events to grow membership of CEP and engage with the local community.
Networking, for example, with other community energy groups in the UK
Developing CEP’s social media presence.
Identifying sources of loan and grant finance as appropriate, including writing funding applications.
The successful candidate will be able to work from home but will be required to attend ad hoc face-to-face meetings with CEP Board members, Preston City Council, community and other investors and energy partners. Some evening and weekend working will also be required.

Current CEP meeting commitments will be, typically Wednesday nights every three weeks.

Essential:
Highly motivated individual, with passion for community energy and climate change.
A strategic self-starter with lots of initiative.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including on social mediaplatforms.
Excellent organisational and project management skills.
Great at working in a team.
Good at building networks and working collaboratively.
Good at problem solving.

Desirable:
Experience or qualifications in relevant fields.
Experience of working in a small and/or campaigning organisation.
Knowledge of the community energy sector.
Technical knowledge/experience of running a cooperative(s) and/or community share offer.
Track record in campaigning or community organising.
Knowledge of communities in and around Preston.
Experience in social media/press work/fundraising.
Skills in photo editing/design/video making and web design.

Please apply with a Curriculum Vitae plus any supporting information highlighting relevant experience and how you satisfy the essential and desirable criteria for the role as soon as possible as we are looking for someone to be in place by this summer 2026.

The position will close as soon as we find a suitable candidate. Please e-mail your application to [email protected]