SSCE wish to engage a contractor to work alongside the Board as a project finder and developer to identify potential new projects and engage with potential partners where SSCE could play a role in developing, implementing renewable energy or energy efficiency projects. Primary areas for consideration are likely to be:
- roofs of public and commercial buildings with significant onsite electricity usage
- large scale ground-mounted solar schemes
- development of community retrofit schemes eg People Powered Retrofit
- projects involving renewable heat e.g. heat networks
- new housing and commercial developments with potential for innovative low carbon approaches
- pursuing funding opportunities to progress these and similar projects including Levelling Up Funds eg the Shared Prosperity Fund
- identify, approach and engage with potential energy partners where SSCE could play a role in developing, funding and implementing renewable energy or energy efficiency projects
- create a project pipeline with potential energy customers who wish SSCE to become part of the energy sourcing
- scope potential projects and secure in principle commitment from partners
- liaise with Energy4All regarding financial appraisal and exclusivity agreements
- oversee implementation of projects
- identify potential sources of external funding where appropriate and assist in developing partnerships with other agencies including local authorities, LEPs and the private sector
- secure agreement in principle to proceed with 6 projects
Although this is designated as a ‘Remote’ position there will be a need for regular visits to the Staffordshire area to view sites and meet prospective partners and local agencies. Requirements We need someone who is…
- Committed to tackling climate change and supports our aims and objectives
- Confident engaging with partner organisations at senior levels; businesses, landowners, developers, councils, public sector agencies
- Experienced with securing funding
- Experienced with practical development and delivery of renewable energy schemes, particularly, but not exclusively, solar
- An excellent understanding of the UK energy system and the changes necessary to achieve net zero
- Determined and tenacious but diplomatic in engaging with potential partners
- A leader and a team player, working closely with the Board and other partners.
- Self-employed, fully IT proficient, with own transport and already set up for remote working with computer, internet and phone.
CVs should be provided but applicants are also required to send a statement outlining:
- what skills and experience you bring to the role and relevant achievements
- your approach to the role and what results you would expect to achieve in terms of numbers of new projects developed
- the time commitment (in days per month) that you could supply
- your day rate expectations
The closing date for applications is 13 May. Applications should be sent both to Mike Kinghan, SSCE Director, at mike.kinghan1@gmail.com and to whom any queries should also be directed and also to neilobrien6@hotmail.co.uk SSCE Chair.
