We're looking for a Programme Assistant - Community Energy to support the delivery of funding programmes that
help communities across Scotland take action on climate change and progress towards net zero.
You'll play a key role in administering grant funding through the Scottish Government's Community and
Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES), The National Lottery Community Fund programmes and other community energy
initiatives. Working as part of our fund administration team, you'll process funding applications and grant
claims, maintain accurate records, respond to enquiries and help ensure funding is delivered efficiently and
accurately.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and customer service skills who enjoys
working with detailed information, supporting customers and contributing to projects that create positive
environmental and community benefits across Scotland.
The team
Our renewables team supports communities across Scotland to develop and deliver projects that reduce carbon
emissions, improve energy resilience and accelerate the transition to net zero.
You'll join a friendly, supportive and collaborative team responsible for delivering high-quality funding
programmes. Working closely with colleagues across Energy Saving Trust, you'll help ensure community
organisations receive the funding and support they need to make a lasting difference in their local areas.
What you will do
- Process funding applications, including reviewing expressions of interest, checking eligibility and preparing
funding offers.
- Review and process grant claims, ensuring payments are accurate and comply with
programme requirements.
- Assess project information and financial forecasts, checking for accuracy,
completeness and consistency.
- Respond to enquiries from community organisations and stakeholders,
providing clear guidance on funding processes and eligibility criteria.
- Maintain accurate records using
programme management systems, including the CARES Portal, SharePoint and other databases.
- Contribute to
the continuous improvement of administrative processes and customer service standards.
What you will bring
- Experience providing high-quality administrative support and/or customer service in a busy
environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to process information accurately and
consistently.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet
deadlines.
- Good numerical skills and confidence working with financial information, spreadsheets and
records.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain information
clearly and professionally.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and
other digital systems to manage information and records.
- The ability to work accurately within
established procedures while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
For more information, please see the job description
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.
At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to
address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.
Work where you thrive
At Energy Saving Trust, flexibility isn’t just a policy, it’s how we work. Most of our roles can be done remotely,
and many of our people choose to work from home full-time. Prefer an office environment? We have welcoming
spaces in London, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff and Hadleigh for those who want to connect in person.
We’ll support you with:
- Generous holiday (25 days + bank holidays + extra Christmas
leave)
- True flexibility in how and where you work (subject to role
requirements)
- Strong pension & life
assurance
- Enhanced family leave
- Green travel perks (EV scheme, cycle to work)
- Professional development support
- Yearly wellbeing
allowance
These are just some of the benefits we offer.
Want to know more about how we make flexibility real? Check out our Benefits and Culture page