Consultant – Low Carbon

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Base pay range: Salary: Up to £32k per annum (depending on experience). Part-time or job share salary calculated pro rata.

Hours: Full-time or available part-time (minimum 30 hours).

Location: Flexible within the UK. Home-based, blended or fully office based (from our offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh or London).

As a Consultant, you will:

• Support the development and delivery of data analysis and consultancy projects on a wide range of energy topics for both internal teams and external clients.
• Manage and contribute to projects for clients, including central government, local authorities, energy suppliers, and other organisations.
• Deliver impactful research and analysis, contributing to our mission of addressing the climate emergency, and supporting people and communities.

Who we are: 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.

Benefits:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave earned through length of service.
• Three extra days off over the Christmas period as a gesture of goodwill.
• A competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Flexibility in our ways of working – work from home, in the office, or a mix of both, depending on your role.
• Two paid volunteering days per year – a chance to give back to the causes that matter most to you.

The team: The insight & evaluation team plays a key role in developing the data, research, and content produced by Energy Saving Trust. The team’s work is hugely varied, ranging from calculating the savings achievable through energy efficiency improvements, modelling the impact of new technologies, and advising organisations on their decarbonisation strategies.

The role:

• Manage and contribute to the delivery of consultancy projects.
• Support innovative energy consultancy projects through high-quality research and data analysis.
• Continuously review and improve methodologies, assumptions, and models related to energy saving and cost data.
• Collaborate with team members to interpret problems and develop effective solutions.
• Develop expertise in energy efficiency, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and water efficiency sectors.
• Manage projects throughout their lifecycle, liaising with clients and providing regular updates.

What you’ll bring:

• Relevant analytical and/or subject matter knowledge in areas such as Engineering, Sciences or Maths, gained through work experience, study, or other learning. A degree is not essential.
• Experience with programming languages (R and/or Python preferred).
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of domestic low carbon and energy efficiency measures.
• High level of numeracy and experience in data manipulation and statistical analysis.
• Ability to prioritise a busy work schedule and work well both independently and as part of a team.

To apply, please visit our recruitment portal via the apply button. Applications close 23.59 on 1 June 2025. Interviews are intended to be held week commencing 9 June 2025.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for everyone. If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch.

We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.

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

Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best. We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.