Assistant Project Manager X2

About Marches Energy Agency

Marches Energy Agency is an independent Shropshire-based charity who for 25 years have delivered practical solutions to reduce fuel poverty and cold homes, promoted energy reduction and encouraged the uptake of renewable energy. For a full range of our activities see www.mea.org.uk 

We are a values-driven organisation with a vision for our homes to be warmer and cheaper to run; where everyone lives in a home they can afford to heat adequately and where carbon emissions and energy use from our homes are being significantly reduced.

Job Purpose

This role will support Project Managers with the coordination, monitoring, and delivery of projects in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. You will be expected to gain competence and independence in post and have the clear potential to become a full Project Manager.

MEA welcomes applications from candidates with limited work experience, who can demonstrate a quickness and willingness to learn.

Person specification

To fulfill this post MEA is looking for you to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the different elements that go to make up a project, and a strong commitment to assuming ownership of aspects of a project.
• Be a good communicator able to listen and empathise with a range of householders.
• Be a good team player able to work as part of a small team, but also unsupervised.
• Have excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Be able to show a good level of understanding of energy efficiency in the home, and a clear willingness to learn more.
• Be competent in the use of online phone and IT systems, cloud-based databases, etc.
• Be able to demonstrate a clear commitment to, and understanding of our climate and ecological crisis, and some understanding of what living in a cold home is like.
• Show a clear alignment with our values and vision.
• Hold a degree or equivalent level qualification/ experience.
• Be based in MEA’s office in Shrewsbury.

Job Description

You will:

• Assist Project Manager(s) on the coordination, monitoring and delivery of projects.
• Work productively to a good standard.
• Demonstrate a positive ‘can do’ approach.
• Gain specialist sector specific knowledge.
• Demonstrate good compliance with MEA’s financial and administrative processes.

As you progress you will also:

• Take initiative and responsibility for aspects of the project, with oversight from Project Managers.
• Step up to take on some Project Manager responsibilities for a time limited period, for example when the Project Manager is on leave. This may include being a point of contact internally and externally, being able to represent the project and knowledgably and competently undertake routine tasks.
• Contribute significantly towards a project’s successful delivery in terms of outcomes within budget.
• Be able to assist on a range of projects including those which are more complex and demanding.
• Have good and growing sector specific knowledge.
• Continue to develop the breadth and/or depth of support you provide.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of a project(s) finances.
• Support MEA’s organisational development for example by contributing ideas, supporting bid writing, research etc.
• Work towards additional relevant qualifications such as DEA , Retrofit Assessor, or a Project Management qualification.

Training: On the job training and support provided including undertaking a Level 3 NVQ in energy awareness. You will also be expected to undergo a basic DBS check.

Pay: £23,729 – £25,500 pro rata per annum; work travel costs paid.

Hours of work: 21.75 – 36.25 hours per week.. Part-time staff must spread their hours over not less than 4 days a week.

Leave: 24 paid days pro-rata per annum + bank holidays.

Duration: Fixed term contract until 31 March 2025, opportunity to extend subject to funding.

Application process: Send CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in the job and how you meet the person specification to philiptowers@mea.org.uk. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Marches Energy Agency is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation or faith.