About the job

Job Title: Development Assistant / Co-ordinator

Responsible for developing EV Power and GRID POWER prospects until ‘Construction Ready’ status. You will be an integral part of a Development department drawing on permitting, land acquisition and grid connection expertise as required.

GRIDSERVE® is a tech-enabled sustainable energy business whose purpose is to deliver sustainable energy on the scale needed to move the needle on climate change. To achieve this, it has pioneered a proprietary Sun-to-Wheel ecosystem that involves creating the most advanced hybrid solar + battery farms, developing and managing the UK’s most popular electric vehicle charging infrastructure and launching an innovative electric vehicle leasing programme. Together, this will ensure the rapid decarbonisation of transport is both equitable and affordable.

Headquartered in the UK, the multi-award-winning company has been predicated on sustainability, while its guiding values around people, product and the environment are proactively used to guide every decision from top to bottom. GRIDSERVE® believes a better and more sustainable future is within our reach. Now is our time to #deliver.

Key Responsibilities:

· To assist in delivering fully consented, construction ready EV Power and GRID POWER development projects.

· To lead the charge on securing landowner consent for grid connection applications and exclusivity.

· To support the preparation of EIA screening and scoping requests to Local Authorities.

· To help nurture our development partners; either third party originators or co-developers.

· To assist, liaise and coordinate with supply chain partners in permitting and real estate.

· To work inter and intra-departmentally to maximise efficiencies, collaboration and ultimately business performance.

· To support a system of continuous improvement across the development supply chain.

· To provide administrative support across departmental and specific project management, including budgeting, raising and receipting purchase orders and invoices, drafting reports, dealing with telephone calls, research and any other tasks required to support the team in delivering their projects.

· To learn, fully utilise and then optimise our Opportunity Management software as the central spine of project development management.

· Assist in other related duties as and when requested by GRIDSERVE Senior Management.

· Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes including anti-bribery policy and Environmental and Quality Management System (compliant with ISO 9001 and 14001)

Skills required:

· Degree or higher degree level qualifications in a related discipline (real estate, planning or engineering).

· At least 1 year’s experience within a similar role desirable.

· Highly self-motivated with an ability to define and adapt project targets to ultimately get projects delivered.

· High accuracy and attention to detail.

· Strong IT skills (including Microsoft packages).

· Excellent written skills and communication skills.

· Proactive approach to finding solutions.

· Excellent organisational skills, with a proven ability to successfully multi-task.

· Ability to be realistic and solutions focused.

· Good knowledge and understanding of the EV charging markets.

Other Requirements:

· Hybrid working including working from home

· 40 Contracted hours a week. Monday to Friday.

Renumeration:

· Competitive salary, commensurate to role and experience.

· Discretionary bonus.

Company Culture & Values:

GRIDSERVE® prides itself in providing a workplace that is friendly, encourages creativity and independence, empowering each team member to work at their best. We are passionate with an entrepreneurial spirit, hard-working but always find time to ‘let our hair down’. Our Iver office is set in a private estate with lavish open grounds providing a great environment to work in.

We aim to work with Awesome people who align with our values to achieve greater results. Consider the values below and ask how well these resonate with the principles you hold.

Be Awesome

We aim to delight: ‘great’ is our minimum bar

Positively Charged

We are positive people who approach life and every task full of healthy energy

Synergy Seekers

We have each other’s back, and appreciate that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Legacy Creators

We strive to deliver positive change through strong ethics and sustainable choices

Straight Up

We are open, honest, direct people who accept responsibility and sweep nothing under the carpet

Risk Mitigators

We stack the odds in our favour by taking risks we have the ability to influence

Thought Leaders

We have the strength and conviction to create a better path, and to follow gut instincts

Solutions Focused

We embrace problems as opportunities and focus our time and energy on solutions

Company Benefits:

· Private Healthcare via BUPA

· Generous Annual leave- 25 days plus bank holidays

· Group Life Insurance – 4 x base salary paid to beneficiary

· Contributory Pension Scheme – 5% by Employee and 5% by GRIDSERVE

· Generous Maternity and Paternity Pay

· Access to mental health services including counselling for you and the family

· Access to Private GP 24/7 and Nurse via BUPA

· Counselling for all family members via BUPA

· Probate & Bereavement Counselling

· Recruitment Referral Fee

· Bike to Work Scheme

Equal Opportunity Statement:

GRIDSERVE® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.