We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join our team as a Partnership Assistant – Energy. In this role, you’ll support the work of Energy Capital, a collaborative partnership driving delivery of the West Midlands Regional Energy Strategy.
This is an exciting chance to work across sectors by helping partners share knowledge, coordinate their efforts, and collectively tackle the region’s most pressing energy and net zero challenges.
This role is being offered as a fixed term contract until 30th June 2026.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you’ll support the coordination and delivery of Energy Capital’s work by:
- Supporting collaborative projects and managing day-to-day partnership activity
- Gathering insights from regional partners and identifying opportunities for greater impact
- Sharing research, analysis, and regional intelligence to shape strategy and delivery
- Organising stakeholder events and preparing newsletters and communications
- Maintaining accurate records and supporting website updates and outreach activity
What’s essential?
We’re looking for someone who
- Can organise and prioritise their workload effectively
- Has experience maintaining accurate records and managing information
- Can communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences
- Is confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels
- Has a keen eye for detail and strong problem-solving skills
- Can balance multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances
- Is proficient in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
- Has an interest in or understanding of net zero, energy systems, or climate policy
- Experience in event coordination, stakeholder engagement, or partnership working would be a real bonus.
Salary and benefits
We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
- 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more), giving you have ample time to relax.
- ethical saving options and healthcare plans.
- Discounted gym membership.
- An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
- 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
- Interest free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
- Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more.
