Location
London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£31,500 per annum

About the Role
Help build South East London's renewable energy future by joining South East London Community Energy (SELCE) as a Community Renewables Development Officer. You will work alongside the Renewable Energy Projects Manager and CEO to develop community-owned solar projects from initial feasibility through to installation. This role offers exposure to the complete project lifecycle, combining technical design, commercial analysis, stakeholder engagement, funding development, planning, procurement, and project delivery. You will engage with schools, charities, leisure centres, faith organisations, and businesses to help reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while generating long-term income that supports action on fuel poverty. As your experience grows, you will take ownership of your own projects, developing technical, commercial, and stakeholder management skills in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities
- Identify and assess potential community solar host sites
- Undertake desktop feasibility studies and site surveys
- Procure structural surveys, grid connection studies, and planning consultants
- Apply for grants and development funding
- Progress projects through planning, legal agreements, and delivery
- Design commercial rooftop solar PV systems using OpenSolar, PVSol, or similar software
- Optimise systems to maximise generation and on-site self-consumption
- Use SELCE's financial model to assess project viability and electricity pricing
- Prepare technical and commercial proposals
- Build trusted relationships with host organisations and explain SELCE's community-owned financing model
- Guide organisations through the project development process and respond to enquiries
- Support procurement of installation contractors and assist with leases and Power Purchase Agreements
- Represent SELCE at community events and support community investment campaigns

About SELCE
South East London Community Energy is an award-winning, member-owned energy cooperative committed to a fair and just energy transition. SELCE enables local people to invest in renewable energy projects that benefit their communities. Currently, SELCE owns and operates over 550 kWp of solar PV across 12 sites in South East London, with further projects underway. The organisation has received national recognition for its community energy work and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful renewable energy projects that reduce carbon emissions and support fuel-poor households.

Benefits
- 20 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- 4% employer pension contribution
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Ongoing professional development and mentoring
- Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) for agreed evening and weekend work
- Opportunity to help shape one of the UK's leading community energy organisations

Experience
- Designing commercial rooftop solar PV systems using OpenSolar, PVSol, SolarEdge Designer or similar software, with confidence learning new packages
- Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong attention to detail
- Understanding of the commercial aspects of solar PV and associated revenue streams
- Proactive, self-motivated and enthusiastic about community energy

Desirable Experience
- Supporting delivery of commercial rooftop solar projects
- Experience through employment, internships or university projects involving commercial solar PV
- Experience securing grant funding
- Experience supervising volunteers
- Experience managing project teams
- Experience in the community energy sector
- Full UK driving licence