Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£60,000 per annum

About the Role
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. This is an exciting opportunity to join Energy Saving Trust’s growing international team working to develop and deliver our global portfolio of work. This pivotal role will shape and drive the growth and diversification of our clean energy access work, including our flagship Low Energy Inclusive Appliances (LEIA) programme and the Efficiency for Access Coalition, managed in partnership with CLASP and funded by UK Aid via the Transforming Energy Access Platform and the IKEA Foundation. You will work closely with the Head of International, Senior Programme Manager and wider energy access team to lead the development and support the delivery of our energy access strategy, co-leading the Strategy, Policy and Partnerships work within LEIA, focusing on strategy development and solidifying our role as a thought leader and key influencer.

Experience
You have worked with or for major international donor funds, have a track record of delivering results and can manage a number of projects and tasks in parallel effectively. You have a deep knowledge of off- and weak-grid appliance technologies, market barriers and solutions in Sub Saharan Africa and South Asia.

About you
You are values driven and passionate about tackling the climate emergency and energy inequality. You possess a strategic mindset, can analyse and solve complex problems, and present and deliver workable solutions. You are self-motivated, able to prioritise your own work, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and like your work to be collaborative and fun!

Qualifications
You have an established network of key stakeholder relationships in relevant sectors, including donors, investors, programme implementers, private sector actors and academia, and a proven ability to build, nurture and influence relationships at a senior level. You have experience of realising new opportunities and fundraising from international donors.