Community Energy Fund Intern
Southwark Council’s Environment, Sustainability & Leisure department is seeking Community Energy Fund Intern for a 12-week internship programme.
Job description:
Description
Southwark Council has an ambitious target to become net zero by 2030 while fostering strong communities and supporting a good quality of life for all. The Southwark Community Energy Fund (SCEF) was launched in 2023 to help achieve this goal. SCEF provides grants of up to £50,000 for community organisations to deliver renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
- Assist with project management and prepare documents to progress SCEF Round 2.
- Assess grant applications received during SCEF Round 2.
- Liaise with community stakeholders for current and future projects.
- Organise stakeholder events to promote community energy.
- Develop the vision and policy context for community energy initiatives.
- Lead promotion and marketing efforts for the programme.
- Support various project needs as they arise.
Requirements
- Enthusiastic about addressing climate change and supporting community-driven energy projects.
- A strong communicator who can engage with diverse stakeholders effectively.
- Analytical and organised, with an eye for detail in project management and research tasks.
- Keen to learn how local government operates and its role in driving environmental sustainability.
- Proactive and adaptable, ready to take on a variety of tasks as needed.
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