Project Coordinator - Truro, United Kingdom - Community Energy Plus

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Description

Community Energy Plus (CEP) and the Cornwall Climate Action Network (CCAN) have secured funding through the
Climate Action programme of the National Lottery Community Fund.

The
Cornwall Low Carbon Energy Advice Network is a four-year project, starting in April 2024, that is designed to provide advice and support for households across Cornwall who want to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.


The project will work with the member groups of the Cornwall Climate Action Network, and other new, emerging climate action and community energy groups assisting them as they work in their communities.

Our team of advisers will promote energy efficiency and assist households in the transition to low-carbon lifestyles, to develop local resilience in the face of a rapidly changing climate.


The Project Coordinator will support the work of our team of Low Carbon Energy Advisers and will engage with the network of climate action groups to develop a series of outreach events to showcase the team's work.


We are looking for someone who has fantastic communication skills both verbally and written, and who can offer exceptional multi-tasking and prioritisation skills.


What you can expect to be doing as part of the Cornwall Low Carbon Energy Advice Network team:

  • Provide capacity to the Low Carbon Energy Advisers to arrange booking of spaces for advice clinics, and stalls at festivals and shows.
  • Coordinate the activities of the Advice team, including arranging home visits and follow up reports.
  • Work with CCAN groups and other climate actionfocussed groups across Cornwall to support their activities and plan engagement events with them and Low Carbon Energy advisers.
  • Working with CEP's Marketing & Communications Officer and the designated volunteers with each climate action group to promote the outreach activities of the team through social media channels and other media
  • Work with the Project Manager on project reporting.

Attributes/Competencies

  • Friendly, with excellent people skills and a sympathetic manner.
  • Able to work well in a team.
  • Methodical, organised, and selfmotivated.
  • Strong administrative skills with a good eye for detail.
  • Proactively identifies potential issues and offers solutions.
  • A competent user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook).

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Working in a customer service environment.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively.
  • Supporting multiple colleagues to meet agreed deadlines and targets.
  • Providing information accessibly in person, on the phone and by other online channels.
  • Experience of using social media in the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise sector.

Qualifications & knowledge

  • Minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 to 4 (A*to C equivalent) including literacy and numeracy, or substantial work experience.
  • Two years' experience working in a project delivery or administrative setting.

The Important Details:


Contract:

Ideally this is a full-time role, but we are open to part time/flexible working arrangements with the right individual.


Hours:37.5 hours per week; some evening and weekend work will be necessary to deliver this role.


Duration:
This is a four-year project, with a contract available for the whole delivery period (3-month probationary period).


Location:

This role will be based at CEP's Truro office, but organising events will require occasional work in a variety of locations across Cornwall.


Salary:
starting at £25,179, progressing to £25,885 on successful completion of probation.


Start date:
The project starts on 1 May 2024, and the role as soon after as feasible.


Application Deadline:
Noon on
Tuesday 14 May 2024**
Interviews: will take place in person at our Truro office - date to be advised


Job Types:
Full-time, Contract

Contract length: 48 months


Pay:
£25,179.00-£25,885.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • Do you have experience of using social media in the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise sector?
  • Do you have a minimum of two years' experience working in a project delivery or administrative setting?
  • For this role, you must have a connection to Cornwall. Do you live in Cornwall or are you prepared to relocate to Cornwall prior to starting the role?

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 14/05/2024


Reference ID:
CLCEARPC-CEP1904

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