As EI Technical Officer CCUS you will support the Technical & Innovation team in the delivery and growth of the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) work programme, supporting project development, communication between internal teams and external partners, and assisting with business development.
Who we are
The Energy Institute’s (EI) mission is to create a better energy future for our members and society by accelerating a just and inclusive global energy transition to net-zero.
As a not-for-profit chartered professional membership body, we bring together expertise to tackle urgent global challenges. The EI is dedicated to advancing knowledge, skills, and good practice across the energy sector and beyond.
Energy professionals of all ages, genders, backgrounds, and disciplines look to us for the knowledge, skills and good practice they need to pursue impactful careers in this vital, fast-evolving world of energy.
Our values
At the Energy Institute (EI) we endeavour to find talent that will live and breathe our values. We pride ourselves on our values and show this through ensuring that we are inclusive by treating each other with care and respect. Our goal is to continually build trust through open and professional collaboration within all areas of the EI. At the core of all that we do, we continually strive to show our passion for making a difference not only within our own roles, teams, or organisation but within the wider energy sector.
Key responsibilities
- Project development: Assisting the development and delivery of technical projects, including identifying contractors, writing project scopes, reviewing tenders, coordinating contractor delivery, editing content and assisting in marketing efforts.
- Committee meetings and events: Providing secretariat support to assist in the running of committee meetings (e.g. preparing agendas and writing of minutes), technical workshops and events.
- Technical editing: Reviewing and editing of technical documents to a high standard
- Stakeholder engagement: Supporting effective management of the CCUS committee, its working groups, and outputs through engaging senior external experts
- Business development: Supporting the growth and development of CCUS theme and fulfilment of the wider Technical & Innovation team’s business objectives.
The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
Essential:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific subject such as a social science, physical science or engineering.
- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
- An aptitude for learning new tasks quickly, being able to adapt to a varied role.
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to confidently engage with Senior Technical Experts.
- Excellent standard of written English, including ability to write text and emails to a very good standard.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
- Interest and desire in the energy sector.
- Office administration experience.
- Experience with (either working with, volunteering or being part of) a committee.
Benefits
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Compressed working scheme – extended daily hours in return for every other Friday off
- All-company/team socials
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Great office culture
- Free Membership to EI (once passed probation)