Development Manager - Community Energy

About the role

The Energy Saving Trust is looking for a Development Manager for Community Energy to lead the development and delivery of complex community energy projects across Scotland. Working in the Local Energy Scotland team, you will support communities in larger-scale renewable energy, energy storage, flexibility services and local energy systems projects, and help shape the Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES). The role is full-time, based in Edinburgh, with flexible working arrangements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of higher-value, technically complex and strategic community energy projects from early-stage concept through to delivery, operation and optimisation.
• Identify and promote opportunities in renewable energy, energy storage, flexibility services and local energy systems.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organisations, Distribution Network Operators, contractors, consultants, public sector partners and funders.
• Contribute technical expertise and market insight to the development of CARES and community energy policy and delivery.

Required profile

• Experience developing renewable energy, energy systems or other complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience providing technical leadership, quality assurance or specialist advice across projects or programmes.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

What we offer

• Salary up to £42,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Flexible working: most roles can be done remotely, with options for home-based, blended or fully office-based work.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and extra Christmas leave.
• Pension and life assurance, enhanced family leave and yearly wellbeing allowance.
• Green travel perks (EV scheme, cycle to work) and professional development support.

Applications are made online with an anonymised CV and cover letter; applications without a cover letter may be rejected. Visa sponsorship is not provided, so UK work eligibility is required. The vacancy closes on 19 October 2026.