Sustainable Procurement and Contracts Officer

Energy Saving Trust is an independent organisation working to address the climate
emergency.

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.

As well as investing in our mission, we invest in our people and culture. We’re committed to
creating an engaging, supportive, and inclusive workplace for all and providing opportunities
for development, training, and growth. We also provide a range of benefits such as flexible
working, an employee assistance programme, and a wellbeing allowance. Please see our careers page for more information
on why Energy Saving Trust is a great place to work.

The team

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a personable and motivated Procurement and
Contracts Officer to join the Contracts and Procurement team (which sits within the
Business Development team). The role will have a focus on supporting the growth of the business
and implementing the net zero ambitions of the organisation.

The role will be uniquely placed within the company to support the various pillars of the
business and the successful candidate will have a broad visibility of all the programmes and
projects that Energy Saving Trust works to deliver across the UK.

Working in partnership with various teams at the Energy Saving Trust will allow you to use your
experience and skills, whilst improving your knowledge and having the space and opportunity to
grow within a friendly, supportive team. While a skilled and experienced candidate is
desirable, Energy Saving Trust puts a particular focus on the growth and development of its
staff and so there are opportunities here to start your new sustainability journey.

The role 

Net zero is becoming an increasingly important consideration for businesses across the UK and
the world. The Energy Saving Trust aims to be the UK’s leading organisation in achieving net
zero; we are a respected and trusted voice on energy efficiency and clean energy solutions, we
continue to work towards a smart, decarbonised, decentralised energy system.

With an estimated 70% of Energy Saving Trust emissions coming from our supply chain, to meet
our net zero ambitions we need to evolve the way we promote and enforce net zero standards with
all the organisations that we work with, and procurement is a powerful tool in achieving that
goal.

What you’ll do 

• The successful candidate will support the Commercial Contracts and Procurement Manager and
  the net zero Lead in promoting our net zero standards through our supply chain, establishing a
  new central list of approved sustainable suppliers.
• Auditing standards within our supply chain on a regular basis and on-going data collection
  on the emissions of our suppliers; all with a view to implementing emissions reduction actions
  and driving down our supply chain emissions.
• Support the Commercial Contracts and Procurement manager in the review and implementation
  of new policies and procedures to govern increasing contracting activity geared at achieving
  efficiencies.
• Support the Commercial Contracts and Procurement Manager with the development and maintenance
  of a suitable suite of contract and procurement templates.
• Support commercial client liaison and contract negotiations with key suppliers and clients.
• Under direction and oversight of the Commercial Contracts and Procurement Manager, review and
  draft standard commercial sales and purchasing contracts in line with current contract law and
  best industry practice.

What you’ll bring 

• Sound working knowledge of commercial contracts, contract management, the Public Contracts
  Regulations and procurement processes.
• Strong communication, organisational, team working and problem-solving skills as well as the
  ability to manage time and priorities efficiently, a proactive approach to driving improvement
  and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Knowledge and experience of sustainable procurement with the ability to identify
  environmental issues within a supply chain (although this is desirable, it’s not essential as
  full training on sustainable procurement will be provided).
• Relevant experience in stakeholder or supplier relationship management with the ability to
  measure and review supplier performance.

This is a permanent position. Our standard weekly hours are 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday.

This will need to be a full-time role.

We are open to flexible working locations (within the United Kingdom) and as standard we offer
all contracts on blended (home and office-based) working.

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

Applications close at 12pm, 3 March 2024.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. In your cover letter
please explain how you meet the essential areas in the job description. Please state the job
reference you are applying for in the subject line. Applications submitted without a covering
letter will not be considered.

If you think you may need additional support or adjustments made to any part of
the application/recruitment process, please get in touch with [email protected].

The majority of our people are working from home but have access to our office locations –
Edinburgh, London, Cardiff and Belfast. We will we be happy to discuss this and our blended
working model at the interview stage with you.

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

Our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace

To address the urgent challenges posed by the climate emergency, we need a diversity of people,
experiences, and ideas. We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and
with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust. If there
is anything we can do to support you in applying, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. Please note that we will always
ensure that a fair recruitment process is followed for all candidates and appointments will be
made based on merit.

Find out more about our
commitment to diversity and inclusion here.