Programme Support Officer - Energy Saving Trust

About the role

Energy Saving Trust is recruiting a Programme Support Officer for its Northern Ireland team in Belfast. The role supports NISEP, an £8 million grant programme that funds energy efficiency and renewable measures for homes and businesses, acting as programme administrator on behalf of the Utility Regulator in Northern Ireland. It sits within the Energy Directorate's Energy Access team, which has four programme support officers, an assistant programme manager and a programme manager.

Key responsibilities

• Support the efficient delivery of Energy Saving Trust NI's programmes, ensuring processes and procedures are followed effectively.
• Review and assess payment claims, analyse interim reports and contribute to other essential programme tasks.
• Work closely with external stakeholders and teams across Energy Saving Trust's offices.

Required profile

• Proactive, well-organised individual able to build positive relationships with NISEP primary bidders and engage with people at all levels.
• Keen eye for accuracy and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while meeting service level agreements.
• Valid UK Right to Work documentation, as the role requires a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

Required skills

• Strong administrative and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

What we offer

• Salary of £26,662 per annum.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and extra Christmas leave.
• Flexible working, with most roles able to be done remotely.
• 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. Successful candidates undergo a BPSS check and a basic AccessNI check, the latter costing £16 and reimbursed by the employer.