KTP Associate - Renewable Energy Analyst (Wind Energy & Planning Development)

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative partnership between the University of the West of England (UWE) and DistGen, under the UK Government sponsored Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme. The project aims to develop of an automated and evidence-based planning platform for future delivery of new and refurbished wind turbines.

The position is a 36-month fixed term contract, which includes management and business skills training provided by the national KTP programme and a further £2,000 per annum dedicated training budget tailored towards your personal development. You will also receive specialist support from the College of Arts, Technology and Environment Academic team at UWE Bristol

Distributed Generation (DistGen) started in 2005 with the express intent of making a positive difference in the world by democratising the ownership of generating assets and sharing the benefits as locally as possible, reducing carbon emissions and improving UK energy security. DistGen is a small renewable energy company that operates wind turbines around the UK, as well as working with Hydro, Microgrid, Solar, & Batteries.

UWE Bristol and DistGen celebrate diversity and seek talented people from all backgrounds to join us.

About you:

• You have a background in renewable energy and/or planning development
• You can think logically and develop creative approaches to problem solving
• You can work independently and maintain effective communication
• You are enthusiastic, hardworking and have strong attention to detail

Qualifications required: Relevant degree in planning, sustainability, environmental management, built environment or sustainable/renewable energy engineering (or similar engineering) or a renewable energy related degree

Based at:  This role will consist of mainly remote working with easy access to London preferred. The Associate will also be expected to attend regular meetings in Bristol.

Website: https://www.distgen.co/about-us/.

Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Carla de Laurentis email: carla.delaurentis@uwe.ac.uk.

This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 36 months, working 37 hours per week.

Any candidates wishing to apply who are subsequently appointed to this role without current Right to Work in the UK can be supported to obtain the Global Talent Visa (Endorsed Funder). This will involve a self-application which is a two stage process and we recommend you read the information about each stage on the following links: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent-researcher-academic/uk-research-innovation-endorsement

You may also wish to explore other visa options which you are eligible for which will allow you to work in the UK.

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