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Title | Green Gas Certification Scheme Manager |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Renewable Energy Assurance Limited is seeking a motivated individual to take forward the Green Gas Certification Scheme. This is an exciting opportunity in a new and fast-moving sector. From one plant injecting biomethane to the grid in 2012, there are now over 70 in the UK. Government estimates that up to 20 new biomethane injecting plants will be built each year up to 2021 financed under the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), and that further plants may be built and financed by the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO). The Green Gas Certification Scheme (GGCS) tracks the trades of each unit of biomethane injected to the gas grid through the supply chain as a guarantee of authenticity for end-use consumers. GGCS now has 24 biomethane plants and 25 gas suppliers participating, with a further 25 plants projected to be participating by the end of 2017. The GGCS Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the GGCS. The successful candidate will join a friendly and dynamic team with opportunities to learn and develop. Applicants should be able to demonstrate the essential requirements, together with as many as possible of the desirable attributes, for the role set out below. Essential requirements - Degree level education or equivalent - At least two years’ experience in a relevant field - Knowledge of energy industries - Competence with database applications as well as Microsoft Word, Excel & PP - Evidence of ability to communicate effectively - Evidence of experience working effectively as part of a team. Desirable attributes - Masters degree in an engineering, scientific or environmental discipline - Knowledge of renewable energy, specifically in relation to biogas and biomethane - Knowledge of Government incentives including RHI, RTFO and Feed-In Tariffs - An understanding of sustainable energy issues - Experience of energy trading. This is a full-time position based in Central London (Vauxhall). Company benefits include 25 days annual leave, company pension scheme and access to the cycle to work scheme and annual travel card scheme. The salary range is £27,000 to £30,000 dependent on experience. Set up in 2010, GGCS is owned by Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd (REAL) which carries out a range of certification and consumer protection activities which promote sustainable energy. REAL is a subsidiary of the Renewable Energy Association which is the largest renewable energy trade association in the UK. Candidates should apply by providing a CV and a covering letter to Ciaran Burns using the contact details below. The deadline for applications is close of play on Thursday 5 January. For further information please visit www.greengas.org.uk, www.renewableenergyassurance.org.uk, www.biogas.org.uk and www.r-e-a.net. For any queries and to apply contact Ciaran Burns Email: cburns@greengas.org.uk Telephone: 0207 981 0853 |