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Project Development Coordinator, NATIONAL ENERGY ACTION
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About Us
National Energy Action (NEA) is the national fuel poverty charity. We’ve worked across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland for over 40 years, to ensure that everyone can afford to live in a warm, healthy home.
Millions of households across the UK still face high energy bills, low incomes and poor energy efficiency We work with frontline practitioners, companies, regulators and governments, to support vulnerable clients, raise awareness and achieve enduring change. Our work tackles these challenges head‑on, delivering practical support, influencing policy and improving lives.
Our values guide how we work every day — we make things happen, we put people first and we lead the way. These values come to life through our behaviours, including pulling together, owning the outcome and supporting one another.
Our teams are friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about what we do. We offer a supportive, rewarding workplace where you can build a meaningful career while making a real difference every day.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Development Co‑ordinator working in the London area.
You will play a key role in delivering NEA’s work programme across the region, leading on stakeholder engagement, community outreach and direct support to low‑income and vulnerable households. Travel within London and occasionally beyond will be required.
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This is an exciting opportunity to:
- Lead and deliver impactful projects during a critical time for household energy needs
- Build strong partnerships with local authorities, housing providers and community organisations
- Provide one‑to‑one energy and fuel debt advice to householders
- Deliver group awareness sessions and upskilling activities
- Oversee project outputs, outcomes and reporting to funders
- Support the development of new programmes, including funding proposals and presentations
Your work will directly contribute to improving health, wellbeing and energy resilience for those most at risk.
What You Will Need To Succeed
You will bring:
- Demonstrable experience of developing and/or managing projects in energy efficiency, community development, housing, social policy or related fields
- An understanding of the environmental, social and economic challenges facing deprived communities
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and produce high‑quality reports
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with vulnerable or disadvantaged households
- A commitment to making a positive difference
- Knowledge of domestic energy efficiency (desirable)
This is a hybrid role based at NEA’s London office, with some national travel required to meet partners and attend events.
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Hybrid and home working is subject to necessary H&S and GDPR checks. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK. Due to the nature of this role, successful candidates will be subject to a Standard DBS check.
What We Offer
- £35,017 to £39,829 per annum (Levels 6-7, Points 23 – 28) (plus £3,300 London Weighting if applicable). New appointments will usually begin at the starting point of the scale.
- 11½% non-contributory pension.
- 25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close;
- All public holidays
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working
- Enhanced family friendly payments.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee benefits platform
Please note that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process. No recruitment agency or advertising enquiries, please.
NEA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience. Only shortlisted candidates selected for interview will be notified of the confirmed time and location of interview.
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