General Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures.
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role
• Adhere to all policies and procedures
• As sensitive personal data of Clients is managed a satisfactory DBS certificate is essential

Essential Qualifications /Related

• Minimum Level 4 qualification in non-domestic construction / built environment from a recognised training / education provider
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in renewable energy from a recognised training / education provider
• Carbon Literacy accreditation – training can be provided
• City and Guilds 6281-01 (Energy Awareness) – training can be provided

Person Specification

Skill | Essential (E) / Desirable (D)

• Understanding of, and commitment to, the objectives, vision and values of the Charity - E
• Education, experience and skills to be able to undertake the role to a high standard - E
• Skills and ability to maintain strategic oversight and community level engagement, sometimes simultaneously - E
• Applied knowledge of Net Zero Carbon particularly in relation to reducing energy demands in non-domestic buildings to undertake building eco audits and develop net zero carbon plans - E
• Excellent computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft packages -E
• Experience of using CRM systems for case and evidence recording - E
• Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills -E
• Methodical time and workload management and ability to independently prioritise own workload -E
• Enjoy, and have substantial experience of, independent and team working -E
• Be willing to travel around the Wirral and beyond -E
• Full driving licence -D
• Experience of developing and leading community energy events and talks -D
• Experience of supporting organisations to fundraise/generate income -D
• Experience of working with / supporting community organisations at lead officer / board level to undertake and sustain climate action - D
• Are Carbon Literate (accredited) - D

Why join our Team?

We are a friendly, experienced and passionate team committed to our mission and as an organisation offer a wide range of benefits including

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal development training budget
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Payroll saving opportunity, with Wirral Credit Union
• Bike to Work scheme

We welcome applications from all members of the community.

• 35 hour working week for full-time staff
• Time off in lieu accrued for evening/weekend work

To apply for either role, please follow our guidance below:

1. Please read the job description for the relevant role before making your application.
2. Provide a supporting statement explaining your suitability for the role, highlighting your relevant skills, experience, and expertise.
3. Provide your CV which clearly outlines your employment, education, volunteering / other experiences and demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable skills required. Please include the names and contact email addresses for two referees.
4. Please download and complete the Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form. This is confidential and does not form part of the assessment process but enables us to monitor how effectively we are achieving our policy commitments. Completion is not compulsory.

If you require paper copies of our application process, job description or both, please email hr@epplus.org or call us on 0151 637 3681

Please submit your supporting statement, CV and completed Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form in one of two ways:

• Email to hr@epplus.org stating the role you are applying for
• By post in an envelope marked ‘strictly confidential’ to: Human Resources, Energy Projects Plus, Wirral Environment Centre, Falkland Road, Wallasey CH44 8ER.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role before making an application, please email hr@epplus.org specifying which role you are interested in, and a contact number, for the relevant manager to contact you.