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, West Yorkshire

Issue Date:

11 July 2025

Closing Date:

22 July 2025

Position Ref:

NC 1371

Location:

Home-based, West Yorkshire

Hours:

Full-time (see 'Flexible working)

Salary

: Up to 45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

The team

The energy teams' purpose is to enable households, small businesses, and communities to have affordable energy costs and reduce carbon emissions that contribute to climate change. We provide energy advice services, renewable energy expertise and manage and administer loans and grants for energy saving and low or zero-carbon improvements to homes and businesses on behalf of governments, local authorities, and businesses.



We manage programmes across the UK with more being added as we grow in response to demand. We collaborate and support each other, sharing expertise and best practice and innovate to deliver world-class customer experience. Our work is service-focused and seeing the impact we have on the lives of people we support is what brings us to work each day.

The role

The role has been created to lead the delivery of an exciting new regional programme in West Yorkshire to support householders to progress with domestic energy retrofit. The role will lead a consortium of partners to deliver a one stop shop providing remote advice, in person advice, home visits and retrofit installation coordination across the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Area.

What you'll do

Lead a consortium of partners to deliver a one stop shop providing remote advice, in person advice, home visits and retrofit installation coordination across the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Area. Develop strategic partnerships across the area including with unitary authorities, energy companies and finance partners Coordinate the local delivery team of subcontractors as well as liaise with local partners and supply chain in the region Work closely with advice centre and marketing and communications colleagues as well as sub-contractors in the meeting of key performance indicators.

What you'll bring

Significant experience working in a project or programme management environment, ideally also in the establishment of new projects or programmes. Extensive project management skills/experience and/or relevant recognised qualification. Strong budget management skills and commercial acumen. Ability to create partnerships with external organisations. Local area knowledge by being based in the Calderdale, Leeds, Bradford, Kirklees or Wakefield area. For more information, please see job description: JD- Programme manager WYCA- NCC 1371



Applications close

23.59, 22 June 2025.

Interviews are intended to be held

week commencing 30 June 2025.

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.

To apply, please email your CV and supporting statement to recruitment@est.org.uk. If you would prefer to submit an application via our recruitment portal, please apply here. Applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered. Please note, it is essential that you reside in West Yorkshire, if you live outside of this area, your application will be automatically rejected.



In your supporting statement please explain how you meet the essential areas in the job description.

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 recruitment@est.org.uk 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.