Energy and Climate Awareness Officer

Codema - Dublin's Energy Agency

Codema is excited to announce that we are seeking a proactive and dynamic Energy and Climate Awareness Officer to lead our energy awareness initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and deliver energy awareness programmes that empower communities and make a meaningful impact on energy savings and climate action in Dublin. If you are passionate about driving positive change and have a natural talent for delivering talks and presentations, project coordination and growing new business, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for:

A self-motivated individual, who can work on their own initiative.
Someone who is passionate and proactive, with a genuine enthusiasm for energy efficiency, climate action, and sustainability, and who is motivated to make a tangible impact.
A strong communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences through presentations, workshops, and campaigns.
A strategic thinker who can identify growth opportunities, drive business development, and implement strategies to expand programme reach and revenue.
A person with proven project management expertise who is organised, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing deadlines, budgets, and multi-tasking.
A collaborative team player who excels at building relationships and partnerships with stakeholders, public and private organisations, and community groups.
An individual who is digitally savvy, with experience managing websites, social media channels, and e-newsletters to drive engagement and awareness.
Someone who is innovative and results-driven, able to develop creative solutions and approaches to increase programme impact, grow sales, and deliver measurable outcomes.
A person who is adaptable and resourceful, comfortable working across multiple projects, adjusting to changing priorities, and delivering results under tight deadlines.
Someone who is open to flexible working hours and willing to travel around Dublin – please note that due to the nature of this role, some occasional evening and/or weekend work will be required.

Key roles and responsibilities

This role involves leading Codema’s Think Energy campaign and managing the award-winning Home Energy Saving Kit programme, with a strong focus on business growth, stakeholder and community engagement and project coordination. Key responsibilities include delivering talks, presentations and training, organising and/or participating in workshops and events on behalf of the Dublin Local Authorities and other stakeholders in Dublin, and project managing all aspects of the Home Energy Saving Kit initiative. The successful candidate will also develop strategies to expand the programme's reach, revenue, and impact. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in energy awareness and climate action, while driving innovation and growth.

Please note that within the tasks outlined below, Codema’s senior management team will support the selected candidate in setting realistic and achievable objectives and key results for each year.

Energy awareness, promotion and events

With support from Codema’s Communications and Marketing and Public and Stakeholder Engagement Teams, you will:

Act as the face of Codema’s energy awareness initiatives, delivering impactful talks, workshops, and demonstrations to empower Dublin communities and stakeholders to save energy and reduce emissions.
Lead the promotion and development of the Home Energy Saving Kit scheme.
Serve as an ambassador to increase awareness locally and nationally.
Deliver training to libraries and partner organisations.
Support public awareness campaigns (including workshops, training, and presentations) under the Think Energy banner.
Advance the Think Energy campaign to promote energy awareness across communities, organisations, and the public through promotional campaigns, events, workshops, website content, and social media engagement.
Support Dublin local authorities in delivering key events and programmes such as Dublin Climate Action Week.
Deliver tailored energy awareness talks and proposals for private-sector audiences.
Develop and disseminate educational resources (brochures, infographics, guides) to promote energy awareness.
Collaborate with Codema’s Public and Stakeholder Engagement team to drive awareness and support initiatives in decarbonisation zones and communities.
Identify and build partnerships with like-minded organisations to amplify energy action and awareness.
Represent Codema at high-profile events, promoting energy-saving initiatives and engaging stakeholders.

Strategic development

With support from Codema’s Senior Management Team, you will:

Develop and implement ambitious annual growth strategies for the Think Energy campaign and the Home Energy Saving Kit (HESK) to drive increased sales, revenue, and market expansion.
Pursue and secure partnerships with public and private sector organisations to generate new revenue streams, ensuring the financial sustainability and scalability of the Home Energy Saving Kit initiative.
Proactively position and tailor the Home Energy Saving Kit for new markets, including specialised offerings for audiences such as schools and businesses, to maximise uptake and commercial potential.
Identify and apply for national and EU funding to expand programme reach, while leveraging funding opportunities to support innovative growth projects and long-term financial development.
Develop and diversify sales channels to increase delivery of energy awareness services, establishing a robust pipeline of new clients and revenue opportunities.

Home Energy Saving Kit - project management and administration

With support from Codema’s Administration and Finance Team, you will oversee all operational and administrative aspects of the Home Energy Saving Kit scheme:

Respond to HESK requests and manage order fulfilment.
Maintain inventory, track stock, and coordinate with suppliers.
Pack and assemble kits to meet delivery deadlines.
Collaborate with the finance team for payments and invoicing.
Track budgets, income, and expenditure.
Manage client databases and monitor programme effectiveness through feedback and surveys.
Provide ongoing support and training for library staff and key partners.

Digital activities

With support from Codema’s Communications and Marketing Team, you will:

Manage and update the ThinkEnergy.ie website with fresh, engaging content such as blogs, podcasts, and energy-saving tips.
Oversee the @energysavingkit social media channels, ensuring consistent, engaging content that drives significant year-on-year audience growth.
Manage and grow the Think Energy e-newsletter subscriber base.
Develop and implement an annual digital growth strategy to enhance engagement across platforms.

Minimum requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
Degree in Communications / Marketing / Climate Change / Project Management / Environmental Science or similar discipline.
Proven experience in delivering engaging talks, presentations, workshops and events.
Proven experience in project coordination, particularly in energy awareness, education, or community engagement.
Strong presentation and communication skills to engage diverse audiences.
Proven ability to think strategically and identify growth opportunities for programmes and initiatives.
Strong time planning skills and the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
Excellent organisational skills, including budget management and stock control.
Proficiency in digital media management, including website content management systems, social media channels and newsletter platforms such as MailChimp.
Passionate about sustainability, energy efficiency, and climate action.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Fluency in English is essential

Additional skills that would be a distinct advantage

Experience with Canva, or other design / graphical software.
Experience in developing communications collateral, such as brochures, infographics, etc.
Event management experience is desirable but not essential.

Why join Codema?

Opportunity to work a four-day week (100% pay for just 80% of your time, eligible after 6 months probationary period and subject to our productivity policy).
Use your skills to make a difference by working in a public good company where everything you do will contribute to reducing emissions to protect our future and our environment and enhance the everyday lives of Dublin’s citizens.
Be part of an award winning and innovative company with a highly skilled, dedicated and passionate team.
An all-inclusive employer that recognises the benefits of diversity in the workplace.
A learning organisation with a growth mindset that encourages career and personal development.
An indicative salary of €42,000 - €47,000
Paid Family Leave Policy (eligible after 12 months).
4 weeks annual leave, plus additional designated Christmas leave.
Opportunity to work from abroad for a set period of time (currently 4 weeks).
Excellent personal development and training opportunities.
Flexible working hours and blended working opportunities to facilitate work-life balance.
Company pension with Employer contribution (eligible after 6 months probationary period).
One paid professional subscription per annum.
Life assurance and critical illness protection cover.
Employee wellness programme.
Taxsaver commuter ticket scheme.
Cycle to Work scheme.

Location

The Codema office is located at The Loft, 2 - 4 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 and is only accessible via a staircase. The office is centrally located and accessible by a range of sustainable transport modes. Secure bicycle parking is available on-site and off-site in nearby public parking facility.

Duration

Full-time, fixed-term 18-month contract

Next steps

Please e-mail your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] by 5pm on Friday, 31 January 2025. As we may be advertising several positions, please insert the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

About Codema

Our mission is to accelerate Dublin’s low-carbon transition through innovative, local-level energy and climate change research, planning, engagement and project delivery, in order to mitigate the effects of climate change and improve the lives of citizens.

We aim to achieve this by:

Working with the four Dublin Local Authorities in leading and influencing the low-carbon transition
Making innovative energy projects mainstream with wide-scale impact
Influencing national and European policy through our on-the-ground knowledge of best practice models in Europe
Supporting networks of communities in developing a low-carbon energy model
Identifying and championing best-practice, low-carbon transport and building solutions

Codema actively encourages good job satisfaction and personal professional development amongst staff and facilitates a healthy work-life balance.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.codema.ie.

Codema is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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