Sustainable Communities Place Coordinator

Llangollen, Denbighshire & Ceiriog Valley, Wrexham

Community-led climate action  •  Flexible working pattern  •  Full training given

Severn Wye is looking for a talented individual to empower people and communities living in rural areas to act on climate change, delivering our National Lottery-funded Energised Communities programme across Llangollen and Ceiriog Valley. You'll engage local stakeholders, champion co-design approaches, and help communities build the skills and confidence to take control of their energy futures.

The role will include

• Delivering the Energised Communities programme, engaging diverse local stakeholders including councils, community groups, schools and Health Boards

• Facilitating inclusive community engagement and mapping exercises to identify local climate action opportunities

• Modelling co-design and co-delivery approaches, including traditionally uninvolved groups

• Supporting community-led climate initiatives through event leadership, resource leveraging and ongoing guidance

• Reporting progress and working in partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund, including Welsh language requirements

We are looking for someone with

• Education to degree level or equivalent experience, with excellent communication and facilitation skills

• Experience partnering with diverse stakeholders and communicating proposals persuasively and creatively

• Project coordination skills and the ability to manage their own workload with minimum supervision

• Ability to travel to rural community meetings and events, including some evenings and weekends

Severn Wye Energy Agency is a charity working across England and Wales, helping people overcome fuel poverty and act on climate change by putting energy at the heart of everything we do. severnwye.org.uk

Apply: via our online application portal at severnwye.org.uk/jobs/apply, including a covering letter explaining your interest and how your experience matches the requirements in the Job Description.

We are committed to diversity and guarantee an interview to candidates from ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ or disabled communities who meet the essential job criteria.