Job Description

Working for Energy Saving Trust

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At Energy Saving Trust we don't just offer jobs - we offer careers.



Our mission is to address the climate emergency, and being a part of this effort makes working for us meaningful and rewarding.



We're a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting:


energy efficiency low carbon transport sustainable energy use

We work with governments, businesses and individuals to deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as the UK transitions to net zero.



We're committed to creating an engaging, supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone, and providing opportunities for development.



We're always looking for committed people with a diverse set of skills and experiences to help us achieve our goal.



Our roles are either blended to one of our offices, or home-based. We're happy to chat about flexible working and our blended working model with you at the interview stage. Our offices are located in:


London Edinburgh Cardiff Belfast

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Programme Manager - loan and grant schemes

Issue Date:

1 December 2025

Closing Date:

15 December 2025

Position Ref:

RW 1434

Location:

Flexible within Scotland- Blended or fully office based (from our office in Edinburgh).

Hours:

Full-time (see 'Flexible working')

Salary

: 34,267 per annum (depending on experience) Part-time or job share salary calculated pro rata.

Term:

Maternity cover, fixed term duration until 1 February 2027

The team

You will be part of our services delivery team, which manages government funded loans and grants that help people make sustainable changes to their homes and transport. We're a supportive and purpose driven team that takes pride in doing work that benefits people and the planet. We work closely with colleagues across Energy Saving Trust and with external partners to ensure we deliver excellent results.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the delivery of Scottish Government and other loans and grant schemes. You will ensure efficient processes, world-class customer service, and the achievement of all targets within budget.



This is a highly visible role with responsibility for:


Managing programme delivery from initiation to completion, including new loan and grant schemes Stakeholder management, acting as a key contact for government and commercial funders Leading a team of up to five direct reports (and managing up to 30 in the reporting line) Financial management, including budget oversight and reporting, payment runs, and loan offer checks Process improvement and operational excellence across all schemes
You'll empower your team to develop their knowledge and skills, creating capacity to focus on strategic priorities while enhancing the customer experience.

What you'll do

Lead programme management activities including risk identification, mitigation, and reporting Ensure timely and accurate scheme management information for funders Own the end-to-end customer journey, continuously improving processes for efficiency and service excellence Oversee compliance and liaise with legal teams to ensure schemes are robust and complaints are handled appropriately Manage recruitment, resource planning, and team development Work with funders to develop, implement, and close down loan and grant schemes

What you'll bring

Proven stakeholder management and negotiation skills Experience in programme management, including risk management and mitigation Leadership skills with a focus on team collaboration and development Strong financial management and reporting experience A commitment to excellent customer service and colleague wellbeing Experience handling operational grant or loan administration For more information, please see job description: JD- Programme Manager - loan and grant schemes- RW 1434



Applications close

23.59, 15 December.

Interviews are intended to be throughout December, with some proposed interview dates in January.

To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

. We will ask for your personal details, work history and a supporting statement. Applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.



In your supporting statement please explain how you meet the essential areas in the job description. Applications submitted via email or without a supporting statement will not be considered.



As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks on all candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment. The nature of the scheme that we are contracted to work on with Scottish Government means that we are required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for new starters. This check is known as the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (or BPSS) check.



The BPSS checks will include a basic criminal record check (DBS check), verification of identity, verification of right to work in the UK and your previous 3 years employment history. Information obtained will only be used for the purposes of assessing your suitability for the role. Please note that if successful, any offer of employment made will be conditional pending the successful completion of the BPSS checks.



More information on the checks can be found here:

https://www.gov.scot/publications/baseline-personnel-security-standard-on-amiqus-processing-data-privacy-notice/

Reasonable adjustments:

If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch with [email protected] or call reception on +44 (0)20 7222 0101. We will do our very best to support you.

Flexible working:

We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.



We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.



Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Diversity and inclusion

Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.



We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.

How do I apply for a vacancy?

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Please use our recruitment portal to apply. The application form will ask you for:


your personal details your employment history a supporting statement

In your supporting statement, clearly outline your suitability for the role and why you want to apply for the job. We're unable to accept email applications.



You can check the progress of your application by logging into the recruitment portal at any time. We review every application we get and if you're shortlisted for interview we'll let you know as soon as we can.



Due to the volume of applications we get, we can't reply to everyone. If your application is successful, you should hear from us within three weeks.