Well Done Energy Group!
We now have funding for the Schools and Community Energy Saving Project we need to hire a project co-ordinator for the next 2 years!
See below for more details. See attached for Job Discription.
Closing date is the 6th July.
Sam
Job Description
Project Co-ordinator – New Forest Transition School and Community Energy Saving Project
Hours: 15 hours per week - term time – 40 weeks per year (44 weeks paid)
Salary: £6,800 pa (£20,000 Full Time Equivalent)
This is a temporary position for 2 years on a self-employed basis – start date September 2012
Come and help 10 schools and their communities save energy!
The New Forest Transition School and Community Energy Saving project has just been successful in securing funding from the New Forest National Park Authority for a 2 year project starting in September 2012 which will focus on saving energy in 10 schools and their communities based within the National Park Authority.
The project will use a variety of resources to deliver its aims including Minstead Study Centre, energy audits from Hampshire County Council and the purchase of a Thermal Imaging Camera. You will be crucial in ensuring the smooth co-ordination of each stage of the project, setting a baseline, monitoring progress and evaluating outcomes. Throughout the project you will be supported by members of the New Forest Transition group.
This exciting part time opportunity will require a resilient, flexible individual who can take this project forward alongside a group of volunteers who will work in each school. A commitment to energy saving on a personal level and a good understanding of the issues concerning energy are a requirement.
To apply for the position please send your CV and a covering letter detailing why you would be perfect for the role to Mrs S Mawby, 4 Burnbank Gardens, Totton, Southampton, SO40 8WE or to sam_mawby@hotmail.com (please note there is an underscore between sam and mawby)
For more details please see the attached job description and person specification. If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Sam Mawby on 02380 864308
Closing Date: Friday 6th July
New Forest Transition School & Community Energy Saving Project:
Job Description:
Job Title: Project Co-ordinator (Fixed Term – 2 years)
Responsible To: New Forest Transition Hub
Responsible For: Volunteer team of 10
Salary: 0.4 FTE term time only (44 week contract) £20,000 pa pro rata (actual of £6,800 pa)
Hours: 15 hours per week
Main Purpose:
To co-ordinate a pilot to support 10 schools and their communities to become money saving, energy efficient carbon cutters.
Main Activities:
- Support and encourage the project volunteers to work with each school to support their transition to becoming more energy efficient. This could include:
o Encouraging cluster working to share ideas, costs etc.. on a local level.
o Provision of practical advice relevant to an educational setting
o Sourcing incentives to encourage participation until behaviours are embedded!
o Ensuring that school understand what they stand to gain from saving energy
- Provide information and resources to support the project in each school
- Co-ordinate any visits to school from external agencies to reduce the admin burden on school staff
- Co-ordinate the volunteers attached to each school and the team who will operate the thermal imaging camera (ensure CRB checked etc…)
- Support each school to make individual applications to the Sustainable Development Fund to improve their energy efficiency as appropriate
- Administering expenses claims for the volunteer group e.g. mileage claims
- Make termly visits to each school to monitor progress and provide a termly update of project progress
- Mid point and end of project evaluation to demonstrate the impact of the project and learning for the future.
- To access support from external organisations were appropriate to help each school.
- Publicise the project with relevant organisations – HCC, NFDC, NAFSO etc
- Manage project budget/budget responsibilities?
Special Conditions:
Work out of normal office hours may be required on an occasional basis.
A CRB check (Criminal Records Bureau check) will be required to work in school which will be arranged by New Forest Transition.
Person Specification:
No | Criteria | Essential | Desirable | Assessed by |
| Education / qualifications A degree in a related discipline | | D | |
| Experience Demonstrable experience in a similar role Experience of working with children in schools or a similar setting Experience in administering projects Experience of working with a variety of agencies Understanding of renewable technologies | E E | D D D | |
| Knowledge Good IT skills and knowledge of current systems including Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook) with the ability to adapt to new systems | E | | |
| Skills Good communication and inter-personal skills Good organisational skills with experience of managing own workload to meet deadlines Ability to work on own initiative and to make decisions Effective influencing and negotiating skills Ability to manage a basic budget | E E E E E | | |
| Impact and attributes An ability to effectively manage a workload which combines both reactive work and planned initiatives. Ability to motivate and inspire to achieve the project aims Able to demonstrate a genuine commitment to sustainability and saving energy | E E E | | |
