Microgeneration Manager

Circa £26,000 depending on experience

Fixed term until 31 March 2010, London

The purpose of this post is to provide a dedicated microgeneration resource across the UK region by region particularly in the areas of advice provision, supply chain and sector development.

The main responsibilities of the role will be to:

• Provide an excellent standard of customer service for customers who require more detailed microgeneration information;
• Develop training and provide technology briefings and insight for local Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre Advisors;
• Ensure provision of high quality assurance for reactive and proactive front line advice;
• Stimulate customer demand and build awareness and understanding;
• Work closely with supply regional partners to build a network of installers and product suppliers as well build an effective installation customer journey for advice centre customers;
• Develop knowledge, insight and understanding of the sector to add significant value to regional development;
• Seek additional funding to support further demand generation and further sector development;
• Work with regional partner organisations on specific or generic projects.

To be successful for this role you will have:

• A good understanding of the Renewable Energy Sector, specifically covering domestic Microgeneration technologies;
• Strong commercial acumen and business skills to enable constructive and informed discourse with Regional industry bodies and industry itself;
• Strong communication skills in order to provide: Leadership to advice centres and motivating advice staff on MG advice; and competent representation of EST amongst Regional industry and Government bodies;
• Good organisational and administrative skills;
• Good project management skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing;
• The ability to prioritise tasks within a demanding environment;
• Experience in Renewables sector and Microgeneration Technologies;
• Strong relevant work experience;
• A degree level education preferably with a post graduate degree in an environmental discipline.