Community Services Manager

Company: Action Renewables
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

About the organisation

ActionRenewables,foundedin2003,isoneofthelongestestablishedrenewableenergyorganisationsinNorthernIreland.ItisaregisteredcharitysupportedbyActionRenewablesEnergyTradingLtdandworkswithmore than 7,000 customers.

Theorganisationfocusesontacklingclimatechangebypromotingrenewableenergyandsupportingcommunityprojects.

Community Services Manager

We are recruiting for a Community Services Manager within our Consultancy team.

The role:

ActionRenewablesislookingforaCommunityServicesManagertohelpgrowanddeliveritsconsultancyservices.

Thisrolecombines:

  • Technicalexpertiseinrenewableenergyandsustainability
  • Commercialawarenesstodevelopnewopportunities

The successful candidate will help organisations reduce carbon emissions while also supporting the growth of consultancy services. This includes delivering projects, building client relationships, and identifying new work.

This role suits someone with community or client-facing experience who wants more responsibility in shaping services and influencing organisational direction.

SpecificareasofongoingworkincludesupportingtheUK-wideEnergyLearningNetworkandhelpingto growcommunityenergysupportservices,includingenergyaudits,feasibilitystudiesandpracticaldecarbonisationsupportforclients.

Hours of work

  • 37.5hoursperweek
  • Dailyhoursofworkare09:0017:00,MondaytoFriday
  • Opportunitytoworkfromhomeuptotwodaysperweek(non-contractual)

Location

ActionRenewables,Boucher Business Studios, Glenmachan Place, Belfast

Reporting Line

Reporting to Head of Projects

EssentialCriteria:

  • Degree(Level6)inarelevantsubjectsuchasengineering,energyorenvironmentalscience
  • Atleasttwoyearsofprojectmanagementexperienceinacommunityorclient-facingrole
  • Strongunderstandingofrenewableenergy,energyefficiencyordecarbonisation
  • Experiencesupporting bids,tenders or proposals
  • Experiencemanagingorsupportingasmallteam
  • Abilitytodeliverhigh-qualityprojectoutputs
  • Strong analytical skills,including working withdata to produceinsights
  • ProficiencyinExcelandothersoftwareforreportinganddecision-making
  • Strongcommunicationskills,includingreport writingand stakeholderengagement
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experienceofdevelopingclientrelationshipsandidentifyingopportunitiesfornewwork
  • KnowledgeoftheenergymarketinNorthernIreland,GreatBritainortheRepublicofIreland
  • Existing network in the energy or sustainability sector

Salary

The post is permanent and offers a salary of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum depending on experience.

Pension

3% employer contribution, rising to 8% after 2 years of service.

All Action Renewable Staff Members enjoy:

  • 25 days annual leave per year
  • 12 days bank holidays per year
  • Career progression opportunities and professional development with plus additional identified and agreed training opportunities
  • Annual salary review
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Onsite Car Parking
  • Regular team building and Away Days

How to Apply

Please read the job description and person specification carefully as these outline the responsibilities and expectations of the role.

To apply, submit your application online by completing the 4 competency based questions, uploading your CV, Equal Opportunities Form and optional cover letter by clicking in the apply button below.

Action Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

ApplicantsmusthavetherighttoworkintheUK.

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Posted: October 15th, 2026