Assistant Project Delivery Manager

Assistant Delivery Manager

• Salary: Up to GBP23,809 per annum (depending on experience)
• Location: Edinburgh. Blended working (home & Edinburgh office)
• Closing Date: 28 February 2024
• Ref: SE 1176

Internally the job title will be Assistant Delivery Manager.

Please note that preference will be given to employees at risk of redundancy.

Energy Saving Trust is an independent organisation working to address the climate emergency.

Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.

At Energy Saving Trust we don t just offer jobs we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.

As well as investing in our mission, we invest in our people and culture. We re committed to creating an engaging, supportive and inclusive workplace for all and providing opportunities for development, training and growth. We also provide a range of benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme and a wellbeing allowance. Please see our careers page for more information on why Energy Saving Trust is a great place to work.

The team

You will be part of the Home Energy Scotland Loan Scheme team in the Service Delivery department where we administer loan and grants on behalf of Scottish Government.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to promoting energy efficiency in Scottish domestic properties working within a fast-paced environment.

The role

You will be part of our Edinburgh based Services Delivery team and assist in the managing and delivery of Scottish Government funded projects that aim to help people across Scotland create warmer homes, reduce their energy bills, and lower their carbon footprint.

What you ll do

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of projects by working closely with the Team Leaders and Deputy Programme Manager, ensuring targets in the Scottish Government work plan are met, and projects are delivered in line with the agreed processes and procedures.
• Ensure that customer service is maintained at a high level.
• To assist the Programme Manager and Deputy Programme Manager by effectively managing loans and grant schemes in line with the agreed processes and procedures and contractual timescales agreed with Scottish Government.

What you ll bring

• You will have excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and demonstratable numerical skills.
• The ability to work independently and to plan and prioritise multiple competing activities is essential in this fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience of operational management.

This is a permanent full-time position. Our standard weekly hours are 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday.

We are open to flexible working locations (within the UK) and as standard we offer all contracts on blended (home and office-based) working.

To apply, please visit our website and send your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter please explain how you meet the essential areas in the job description. Please state the job reference you are applying for in the subject line. Applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.

Applications close 5pm, 28 February 2024. Interviews are intended to be held week commencing 4 March 2024.

If you think you may need additional support or adjustments made to any part of the application/recruitment process, please get in touch.

The majority of our people are working from home but have access to our office locations Edinburgh, London, Cardiff and Belfast. We will we be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.

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

Our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace

To address the urgent challenges posed by the climate emergency, we need a diversity of people, experiences and ideas. We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust. If there is anything we can do to support you in applying, please get in touch with us. Please note that we will always ensure that a fair recruitment process is followed for all candidates and appointments will be made based on merit.