Project Manager

ABOUT US

Act on Energy is a fast growing and dynamic energy advice charity.

We have been at the forefront of expert energy advice in the Midlands for 26 years.

And although Energy is in our name – we have people at our heart.

Because the climate crisis and drive to Net Zero – as well as rising energy prices and increasing fuel poverty - means that people need us more than ever. Demand for our help has never been greater. That is why we are hiring.

So, if you are looking for a career change that absolutely makes a difference to people’s lives, our region, and the environment…come join us!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking driven and talented Project Managers to lead our teams in delivering new and existing large scale efficiency projects with high levels of public reach and impact.

We are looking for candidates with experience and/or project management qualifications. The role will require you to be highly organised. Possess excellent relationship building skills and motivated to make a real impact in people’s lives whilst supporting positive climate change outcomes.

We require you to have considerable experience in a similar role with experience of directly interacting with and influencing partners and other key stakeholders. We expect you will be process driven, passionate about data, have an eye for detail and able to foresee issues and quickly problem solve when required.

The successful person(s) will report directly into our Director of Programmes who has operational responsibility across the whole of Act on Energy for programmes delivery.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Director of Programmes in the management and delivery of key Act on Energy programme(s) of work.
• Facilitate collaborative working with new and existing clients
• Provide line management, motivation and development of project a team
• Monitor and advise on performance trends including the delivery of programme KPI’s and manage corrective/ recovery action plans where needed.
• Monitor and report on compliance in line with client processes and manage corrective actions where needed
• Manage project budgets, monitor spend and monitor and oversee required reporting metrics from our CRM database.
• Provide innovative ideas and strategic input into Act on Energy’s development plans.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of issues affecting the development and delivery of sustainable energy initiatives and relevant energy policy including smart energy developments, energy networks and energy system innovation.
• Work closely with Business Development colleagues in terms of initial project mobilisation and   compliance work. Business as usual programme milestones right through to programme close out and evaluation work.
• To manage own workload on a day-to-day basis and act on own initiative to drive new developments forward.
• Be a confident communicator with stakeholders at all levels
• Be able to communicate often complex information and present in easily accessible ways for internal and external stakeholder alike.
• Work collaboratively with key internal colleagues such as our HR, data insights, marcomms and finance teams.
• To represent Act on Energy externally.
• To comply with Act on Energy policies and procedures, as adopted and updated from time to time (detailed in our staff handbook), including taking responsibility for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Other tasks as required by the CEO and our Directors of Operations and Programmes.

ABOUT YOU

You should demonstrate in your CV and covering letter how you meet the requirements of the role. Please ensure that you address each one of the criteria above and below as this will be used to assess your suitability for the post.

Essential skills:

• An experienced line and project manager, with an excellent record of delivering and developing new projects.
• Have excellent knowledge of home energy efficiency, including awareness of the funding routes available to clients.
• Be an experienced practitioner delivering local authority projects or working within local government or similar.
• Possess excellent planning and troubleshooting skills.
• Be passionate about data and the value of accurate data collection in driving service delivery.
• Have considerable experience and confidence using Customer Relationship Management systems.
• Be solutions focused, pragmatic and adaptable. Demonstrate a clear commitment to furthering an understanding of health and housing linkages amongst stakeholders, and to building future opportunities.
• Strong analytical and presentational skills, with the ability to articulate complex energy efficiency issues to non-specialists and communicate our client’s situations sensitively and expressively.
• Be a proactive team player with the ability to motivate and support colleagues and partners to contribute their ideas, skills, and time to new project development.
• Report to and regularly update AoE’s senior management team.
• Ability to use Microsoft tools such as Teams & Excel effectively and gain skills using our new Microsoft Dynamics software.
• Show a commitment to our core values.

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of home energy efficiency, including awareness of the funding routes available to clients.
• In a work capacity, have worked on behalf of vulnerable people in complex situations.
• Work experience in either Local Authority, the energy, or health sectors, would be an advantage.
• A strong background in either Local Authority, Energy, Health, or Housing sectors.
• Excellent regional knowledge of statutory and non-statutory service and community networks.

TRAINING

Training and support will be provided to you including opportunities to attend short training courses and potentially gain qualifications as needed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Subject to a 6-month probationary period.

Interviews will be held in person at our offices Nr Salford Priors, Warwickshire.

OUR MISSION/ CORE VALUES

At Act on Energy, we strive to engage with householders to support them through their energy journey offering a full home energy support service and impartial advice with the householder at the centre of all that we do.

We ensure that we handhold the most vulnerable householders through all their energy needs and aim to empower others to make ongoing decisions that will provide better health and economic outcomes for residents of Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Coventry, Solihull, Birmingham, and the wider West Midlands.