Job Ref: 214128353

Date: 2021-07-05 16:24:46

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The National Energy Foundation
The National Energy Foundation is an independent charity based in Milton Keynes, which has been at the forefront of improving the use of energy in buildings since 1988. We aim to give people, organisations and government the knowledge, support and inspiration they need to understand, manage and reduce the use of energy in buildings.
Role Summary
Our Project Managers are fundamental to the successful leadership and delivery of NEF’s programmes and projects. You will be responsible for the oversight of one or more projects, which will include leading a NEF team to deliver excellent results to funders, customers and important stakeholders. Your primary role will be to provide advice and guidance to Milton Keynes based businesses on the opportunities for growth through engagement with the green economy and supporting the Project Manager with project oversight & reporting. You will take a lead in some projects and be expected to mentor our Project Officers as required.
Our Project Managers need to be highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing people. You’ll also be representing NEF in a leadership capacity externally. This could include contract review meetings, funder events, conferences and other stakeholder engagement events. Whilst this role is very much about communication and people, you’ll also need exemplary organisational skills and understand how to implement and lead projects from inception to successful completion.
This job would be suitable for a candidate without previous formal experience of project management provided they have the right level of experience in our industry and have an excellent ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to take responsibility for delivering good project outcomes and satisfied clients.
NB: The role we are recruiting for is specifically designed to work on a project we are delivering with funding from Milton Keynes Council’s Green Recovery Fund.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead project delivery, overseeing day-to-day project requirements, reporting on KPIs and inputting into future project strategy.
* Delivering successful projects (sometimes as first or only point of contact), providing businesses with information and advice over the phone, by e-mail and in person (at their premises) on opportunities for growth by engaging with the green economy.
* Accountable for delivering successful projects, potentially across any one of NEF’s core strands, including comprehensive recording of costs, allocated resources, time spent and income obtained. Maintain accurate financial records (and process invoices) where required and ensure that your projects are delivered within budget and on time.
* Feed into the development (and improvement) and manage a range of systems and processes, including relevant CRM systems and/or databases.
* Provide overall project oversight to senior members or staff and/or external stakeholders, through regular reports and analysis.
* Champion the NEF Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ensure good operating practice is embedded into your team.
* Act as a key representative of NEF, in a leadership role, at external events and/or meetings as required.
* Contribute fully to NEF’s business development direction, as well as delivering existing projects.
* Support, assist and deputise for the Director of Development as workload and/or circumstances might require.
* Other activities as agreed with your Line Manager.
Person Specification
* At least one year’s experience of working in the construction industry, electrical or plumbing trades would be advantageous.
* Experience of working within a business that is a member of one or more Competent Persons Scheme. work would also be advantageous
* Knowledge of Energy Company Obligation (ECO) funding and the process by which installers can access this funding from obligated energy suppliers.
* Knowledge of PAS 2030:2017 and PAS 2035 & 2030:2019 and what a business working in the construction sector would need to do in order to gain (and maintain) accreditation to this standard.
* Ability to work with and for our customers in a professional and non-judgmental way.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to represent NEF at external events, deliver training and write project reports.
* A good understanding of Project Management within our sector and excellent knowledge of at least two of the following:
energy saving (through behaviour change)
energy efficiency
fuel poverty
renewable energy
project management tools
* Ability to manage a range of internal and external stakeholders, customers and consumers at varying levels.
* High levels of emotional intelligence.
* Highly organised, with a methodical approach to projects and a keen eye for detail.
* Ability and willingness to travel. Regular travel to businesses across Milton Keynes is likely to be a regular feature of the job.
* Ability to work outside of office hours, by arrangement.
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, Office 365 and databases.
* Possession of a full UK driving licence and use of a car with business insurance cover.
Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter outlining why you feel you would excel in this role by 12pm Friday 16th July 2021. Applicants who send their CV without a covering letter will not be considered for the role

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