Severn
Wye Energy Agency (SWEA) is a charitable company, with a programme of work to
develop the sustainable use of energy in the sub-region. Projects cover energy
efficiency, renewable energy and affordable warmth, and include the provision
of an Energy Efficiency Advice Centre (EEAC) for households in Gloucestershire.
The
Local Authority Support Programme (LASP) is supported by the Energy Saving
Trust, and has been piloted in 13 EEAC territories to date. It will be
delivered at local level by the Gloucestershire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre
which is run by SWEA.
At
this stage funding has been confirmed for a period of one year, but it is hoped
that this will be extended.
Responsible to: SWEA Director
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, mainly within
standard office hours. Occasional
evening or weekend work may be required.
Place of work: SWEA offices at:
Unit 6/15
The MEWS
Mitcheldean
Glos GL17 OSL
Salary range: £18,000 - £20,000 pa,
depending on qualifications and experience
Duration: The post is
offered initially for a period of one year, with a view to extension dependent
on funding
Transport: SWEA policy is to consider
public transport option for every journey.
However, the limitations of rural public transport provision mean that
the use of a car is required.
The employee’s ability to use their own car to
travel throughout Goucestershire, and immediate surroundings, is a requirement
of this post. Expenses will be reimbursed at standard mileage rates, with the
exception of travel to the SWEA offices, and assuming residency in or near the
area.
To
take responsibility for coordinating the activities of the LASP, including:
-
preparing
plans
-
keeping
records
-
providing
reports on programme and activities, verbally and in writing.
To identify, research and develop new sustainable energy projects and strategic partnerships .
To identify or develop opportunities to extend and enhance existing partnerships and links to existing schemes and services.
To
run or assist in presentations, training or facilitation of meetings for a wide
range of organisations, in all sectors.
To liaise with local authorities in preparing and providing information for HECA reporting and monitoring.
To research and keep up to date on relevant issues and keep local authorities, SWEA staff and other partners informed as appropriate.
Other activities and participation in other SWEA projects, as required.
SWEA staff are expected to carry out their own administrative/IT work, including word-processing, internet research, e-mail, development of training and presentation materials, maintenance of advice records and database, timesheets and expenses records.
Qualities
sought:
Essential
A
good and up to date knowledge of working in or in support of local authorities
at strategic level
Good general knowledge of sustainability issues and of infrastucture
in the UK /Europe
Experience
of cross-sectoral partnership working
A knowledge of how to operate at the local political level and a good political awareness
Experience
in managing press and media contacts
Enthusiasm and commitment to environmental/social welfare objectives
Computer literate: Windows, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, e-mail, internet, database.
Ability
to work with minimum supervision, able to manage own time and work on own initiative, but must
be team-worker, committed to success of whole team and to resolution of any
conflicts encountered.
Numerate
and literate
Driving
licence and own car to use
Ability
to understand technical information
Ability/willingness
to make effort to keep up to date with energy issues
Ability
to follow office systems, eg to keep tidy and efficient records, and to develop
new systems as required
Academic qualifications in relevant discipline eg environment, engineering, ecology, marketing, housing, health and social services
Based
in Gloucestershire and good knowledge of the area