Overview
The North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub is part of a national network of Local Net Zero Hubs set up to help local areas and the communities they serve to develop and deliver the energy projects they need to meet local growth ambitions and national clean energy targets. We are looking to fill two vacancies within our local capacity support team to help deliver the government’s Local Power Plan and area‑based Local Growth Strategies. The successful post holders will work with key stakeholders in Local Authorities and community energy organisations to create compelling business cases and develop pipelines of commercially investible local energy projects that will help to drive the generation of renewable power that is locally owned, locally deployed and benefits local people. They will be valued members of the team, working collaboratively with colleagues across workstreams to deliver regional impacts and contribute to overarching delivery objectives. Each role will provide particular support to communities in the Tees Valley and in North Yorkshire respectively, building relationships across constituent local authorities and helping them identify strategic approaches to implementing low‑carbon energy pathways.
Responsibilities
- Work with Local Authorities and community energy organisations to develop compelling business cases and pipelines of commercially investible local energy projects.
- Deliver the government’s Local Power Plan and area‑based Local Growth Strategies.
- Share learnings and optimise opportunities for replication, scale‑up and cross‑boundary delivery.
- Build relationships with local authorities, businesses and community organisations to identify strategic low‑carbon energy pathways.
- Contribute to Hub‑wide delivery and projects delivered in collaboration with other team members.
- Support communities in Tees Valley and North Yorkshire respectively.
- Travel independently throughout the region as required.
Qualifications
- Enthusiastic about local energy and place‑based solutions, strong collaborator, works well across diverse geography and dispersed teams.
- Experience developing capital infrastructure projects in a local government context, with an understanding of what makes a good, investible business case.
- Knowledge of renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, hydro) and familiarity with commercial funding routes beyond government grant funding and commercial financial models.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organised, independently motivated and able to prioritise workload.
- Keen problem‑solver, able to identify where additional support can add value to delivery.
- Ability to travel independently throughout the region.
EEO & Disability Statement
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Benefits
- Hybrid/Flexible working
- 27 days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years of service
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to private counselling sessions
- Access to physio therapy sessions
- Specsavers eye‑care vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Car Lease Scheme
- Free parking
- On‑site café with staff discount
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