East Marsh United, in partnership with Ashden Climate Solutions, is seeking an Energy Lead to manage household engagement, contractor procurement, and technical delivery for Phase 2 of Energise Grimsby: Solar Streets. Operating in one of England's most deprived urban neighbourhoods, the Energy Lead will work directly with low-income residents across mixed tenures to test scalable solar, battery, and energy‑saving appliance models that tackle fuel poverty.
Role Overview
East Marsh United, in partnership with Ashden Climate Solutions, is seeking an Energy Lead to manage household engagement, contractor procurement, and technical delivery for Phase 2 of Energise Grimsby: Solar Streets. Operating in one of England's most deprived urban neighbourhoods, the Energy Lead will work directly with low-income residents across mixed tenures to test scalable solar, battery, and energy‑saving appliance models that tackle fuel poverty.
Key Responsibilities
Community Engagement & Participant Support
- Recruit and enroll up to 220 low-income households across private rented, social, and owner-occupied tenures in East Marsh.
- Build trusted relationships with vulnerable residents, providing clear guidance on clean energy technologies, tenant rights, and hosting agreements.
- Assist participating households with tariff switching support and energy management guidance to ensure maximum bill savings.
- Plan, coordinate, and host community outreach sessions and "Energy Play Days" to facilitate peer learning and build resident confidence in low‑carbon technologies.
Procurement & Installation Management
- Lead open and fair procurement for equipment and specialist contractors in accordance with EMU purchasing thresholds and CLES Community Wealth Building principles.
- Coordinate pre-installation structural roof surveys, electrical safety checks, and landlord consent approvals.
- Oversee MCS-accredited installers and electricians, ensuring equipment compliance, G98 grid notifications, and Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) registrations.
Pilot Delivery & Technology Deployment
- Manage the delivery of three core clean energy intervention models:
- Model 1: Direct oversight of 10 rooftop solar PV and battery storage installations.
- Model 2: Procurement and deployment of 10 plug‑in solar and battery units (EcoFlow STREAM AC) paired with secure outdoor storage sheds or other similar solutions.
- Model 3: Administration support for solar‑sharing energy credit schemes benefiting up to 190 additional households.
- Procure and distribute clean energy appliance bundles (induction hobs/pans, air fryers, dehumidifiers, heated drying racks, and heated blankets) to 30 targeted households.
- Liaise with Ashden Climate Solutions’ team throughout the planning, delivery and monitoring stages of the project.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Knowledge Sharing
- Conduct baseline and follow‑up household assessments capturing energy usage, utility debt, thermal comfort, and household wellbeing metrics.
- Organise community "Energy Play Days" to facilitate peer learning and build confidence in low‑carbon technology.
- Document operational challenges, contractor performance, and landlord engagement strategies to support wider policy dissemination and project replication.
- Liaise with Ashden Climate Changes’ communications team to capture and tell stories from the project.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training (Desirable)
- City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Energy Awareness (6281-01 / 6281-02) or an equivalent accredited qualification in domestic energy efficiency and fuel poverty advice.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- Event Organising & Facilitation: Hands‑on experience planning, organising, and delivering community workshops, peer‑learning events, or stakeholder site visits that successfully bring together local residents and policy partners ( 2 years experience)
- Project Management & Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated background in managing domestic energy projects, with a functional understanding of solar PV, battery systems, plug‑in solar technologies, and UK domestic energy tariffs (2 years experience).
- Community Engagement: Proven track record of working sensitively with vulnerable households, private tenants, and disengaged property owners in low‑income communities (3 years experience).
- Contractor & Supply Chain Management: Experience procuring equipment, managing contractor schedules, and enforcing quality/safety standards on site (2 years experience).
- Data & Monitoring Skills: Skilled in gathering and maintaining survey data, bill tracking, and field monitoring records (1‑2 years experience).
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