Community Energy Development Assistant

Totaljobs Group Ltd; Stroud; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Development Assistant to join their Community Energy Team. This role involves supporting the team in identifying new sites for renewable energy projects, coordinating with various stakeholders, and managing project-related data. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, a passion for sustainability, and a willingness to engage with community activities. With flexible working arrangements and a vibrant team culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that benefit local communities. Join a forward-thinking consultancy that values collaboration and social impact.

Benefits

Pension

Private Health Insurance

25 Days Holiday

Flexible Working Patterns

Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent required.
• Solid communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support community energy team in finding new project sites.
• Coordinate with clients, landowners, and stakeholders for project success.

Skills

Stakeholder Coordination

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

This job application is restricted to applicants in the EU only.

At RenewEV we believe in putting value back into our businesses and communities, making sustainability the norm and giving practical and strategic advice based on real hands-on experience. We are looking for people who are motivated by our mission, people who have a rare blend of commercial and practical experience and social skills who care about finding the right answers to the right questions.

This important role will be part of our growing Community Energy Team. We provide development services for a number of prominent community energy groups in South and South West England, The Midlands and South Wales. We are growing as a business and anticipate the community sector to grow significantly in the next few years.

Main Functions of the Role

The role of the development assistant is to support the community energy development team to find new sites for our community clients, work on existing sites to support the planning, land sourcing, liaising with clients, land and building owners, stakeholders (statutory and non-statutory) and suppliers, obtaining consents, proposal creation and clear all the necessary hurdles to deliver a renewable energy asset.

This is typically rooftop and ground mounted solar but can also be wind. No two days are the same, but the role will be a mixture of office/home, and site visits.

Experience

The role is not a technical role, and we can provide the necessary knowledge and experience to bring you up to speed with the few technical elements that are needed. What we do need is someone who is confident talking to, and coordinating with, a wide group of stakeholders. They will need to be organised, comfortable with Excel and managing data, have solid communication skills (written and verbal), have a passion for sustainability and community action and a willingness to get involved in managing aspects of projects and adapt to the needs of our clients and team.

Qualifications

Applicants should be degree educated or equivalent.

Evidence of solid communications, problem solving, analytical skills, organising skills.

Examples of community activity to date desirable but not essential.

Working Practice

RenewEV has its office in Corsham, Wiltshire, and whilst we encourage flexible working patterns regular weekly presence in the office is encouraged. The role may suit someone who is located in Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas. As a growing consultancy we recognise the importance of our own community, and successful applicants would be encouraged to join in with as many of the social events as possible throughout the year.

Timeframe for appointment

From March 2025

Salary dependant on experience

Pension

Private Health, including dental, optical and hearing

25 days holiday a year (plus Bank holidays)