Consultant - Low Carbon

Energy Saving Trust is seeking a Consultant - Low Carbon to support data analysis and consultancy projects focused on energy efficiency and sustainability. The role involves managing projects for various clients, conducting research, and collaborating with team members. The position offers flexibility in working arrangements, including options to work from home or in the office, along with benefits such as annual leave and a pension scheme.
Who we are

Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy
efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate
emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.

At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. For our people, being part
of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and
rewarding.

Here are some of the benefits we offer:
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave earned through length of
service
• Three extra days off over the Christmas period as a gesture of goodwill
• A competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Flexibility in our ways of working – work from home, in the office, or a mix of both,
depending on your role
• Two paid volunteering days per year – a chance to give back to the causes that matter most to
you

Please see our careers page
for the full list of benefits we have to offer and why Energy Saving Trust is a great place to
work.

The team

The insight & evaluation team plays a key role in developing the data, research, and
content produced by Energy Saving Trust- both for individual customers and for wider audiences,
such as through our website. The team’s work is hugely varied, ranging from calculating the
savings achievable through energy efficiency improvements, modelling the impact of new
technologies, and advising organisations on their decarbonisation strategies, to providing
content for energy efficiency training, researching consumer attitudes towards government
policy, and assessing the impact of programmes.

The team works individually on projects but also collaborates closely, both within the team and
across other teams at Energy Saving Trust. We regularly share ideas and work through complex
problems or scenarios together, with a strong focus on knowledge sharing and development. We
also frequently partner with organisations that share similar aims, delivering joint projects
that amplify our impact.

Working within the team, and more broadly at Energy Saving Trust, offers the opportunity to
apply your experience and skills while developing your knowledge and growing in a friendly,
supportive environment.

The role

As a consultant, you will support the development and delivery of data analysis and consultancy
projects on a wide range of energy topics for both internal teams and external clients. You
will manage and contribute to projects for clients, including central government, local
authorities, energy suppliers, and other organisations. Success in this role means delivering
impactful research and analysis, contributing to our mission of addressing the climate
emergency, and supporting people and communities.

What you’ll do
• Manage and contribute to the delivery of consultancy projects.
• Support innovative energy consultancy projects through high-quality research and data
analysis.
• Continuously review and improve methodologies, assumptions, and models related to energy
saving and cost data.
• Collaborate with team members to interpret problems and develop effective solutions.
• Develop expertise in energy efficiency, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and water
efficiency sectors.
• Manage projects throughout their lifecycle, liaising with clients and providing regular
updates.

What you’ll bring
• Relevant analytical and/or subject matter knowledge in areas such as Engineering, Sciences or
Maths, gained through work experience, study, or other learning. A degree is not essential.
• Experience with programming languages (R and/or Python preferred).
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of domestic low carbon and energy efficiency measures.
• High level of numeracy and experience in data manipulation and statistical analysis.
• Ability to prioritise a busy work schedule and work well both independently and as part of a
team.

For more information, please see job description on our website.

Applications close 23.59 on 1 June 2025. Interviews are intended to be held
week commencing 9 June 2025.

To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as
possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications
are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a
positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to
consider further applications.

Please click 'apply online' via our recruitment portal. We will ask for your personal details,
work history and a supporting statement. Applications submitted without a supporting statement
will not be considered.

In your supporting statement please explain how you meet the essential areas in the job
description. Applications submitted via email or without a supporting statement will not be
considered.

Reasonable adjustments: We are a Disability Confident Committed
employer. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible
for, everyone.

If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the
recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk or call reception on
+44 (0)20 7222 0101. We will do our very best to support you.

Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including
working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is
no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in
whichever way helps them to perform at their best.

We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.

Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this
post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Diversity and inclusion

Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where
everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.

We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities
and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and we ringfence a minimum number of interview
slots for candidates who apply via the Disability Confident scheme and meet the minimum
criteria for a role. Find out
more here.

You can find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.