Community Engagement Coordinator

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Overview

At RenewEV, we believe in putting value back into our businesses and communities, making sustainability the norm, and giving practical and strategic advice based on real hands-on experience. We are looking for motivated individuals who have a rare blend of commercial and practical experience and social skills, and who care about finding the right answers to the right questions.

This important role will be part of our growing Community Energy development team. We provide development services for a number of prominent community energy groups, primarily around the South-West, but also some further afield. We anticipate significant growth in the community sector in the next few years following the recent change of government.

Main Functions of the Role

The role of the Community Engagement Coordinator is to support the community energy development team in community energy projects that require consultation activities to support pre-planning feasibility, planning application, and fundraising processes. This involves:

1. Identifying community stakeholders
2. Exploring local communications options
3. Arranging events and supporting materials
4. Attending events (which can be out of hours and weekends)
5. Liaising with local community members to answer queries and build support for projects

For our community energy clients, this role may involve some liaison with the community energy companies' internal engagement or marketing teams. These projects typically include ground-mounted solar, battery storage, and wind projects. No two days are the same, but the role will involve a mixture of office/home and offsite meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

The role is not technical, and we can provide the necessary knowledge and experience for the few technical elements required. What we need is someone who is confident in talking to and coordinating with a wide group of stakeholders.

Prior experience in community engagement for development projects, particularly in the renewable energy sector, is required, ideally with some experience in the community energy sector, with a minimum of five years' experience. The candidate should demonstrate:

1. Organizational skills
2. Comfort with Microsoft Office and other online communication tools
3. Solid communication skills (written and verbal)
4. A passion for sustainability and community action
5. A willingness to engage in a varied pipeline and mix of clients

Applicants should be degree-educated or equivalent, with local knowledge of the communities mentioned being helpful. The ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and lead engagement projects is essential. A clean driving license is also required.

Working Practice

RenewEV has its office in Corsham, Wiltshire. While we encourage flexible working patterns, some weekly presence in the office is encouraged, and there may be work in the offices of our clients as well. Given the mix of clients, the role may suit someone located in Wiltshire, Bath and North-East Somerset, Bristol, or South Gloucestershire.

As a growing consultancy, we recognize the importance of our own community, and successful applicants would be encouraged to participate in as many social events as possible throughout the year.

Timeframe for Appointment

From January 2025

Benefits

Salary dependent on experience (full-time equivalent).

Pension

Private Health, including dental, optical, and hearing

25 days holiday a year (plus Bank holidays)