Sustainable Communities Place Coordinator
Llangollen, Denbighshire & Ceiriog
Valley, Wrexham
Community-led climate action •
Flexible working available • Full training given
Severn Wye is looking for a talented individual to empower people and communities living in rural areas to act on climate change, delivering our National Lottery-funded Energised Communities programme across Llangollen and Ceiriog Valley. You'll engage local stakeholders, champion co-design approaches, and help communities build the skills and confidence to take control of their energy futures.
Job title
Place Coordinator – Energised Communities
Working hours
Full time - 37 hours per week.
Flexible working hours or 0.8 FTE (4 days) considered. This role is open
to secondment opportunities.
Salary
£31,977 - £34,360 per annum.
Reporting to
Energised Communities Manager
Location
Home-based, within commutable distance of project areas Llangollen & Ceiriog
Closing date
14th August 2026
The role will include
Delivering the Energised Communities programme, engaging diverse local stakeholders including councils, community groups, schools and Health Boards
Facilitating inclusive community engagement and mapping exercises to identify local climate action opportunities
Modelling co-design and co-delivery approaches, including traditionally uninvolved groups
Supporting community-led climate initiatives through event leadership, resource leveraging and ongoing guidance
Reporting progress and working in partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund, including Welsh language requirements
We are looking for someone with
Education to degree level or equivalent experience, with excellent communication and facilitation skills
Experience partnering with diverse stakeholders and communicating proposals persuasively and creatively
Project coordination skills and the ability to manage their own workload with minimum supervision
Ability to travel to rural community meetings and events, including some evenings and weekends
Severn Wye Energy Agency is a charity working across England and Wales, helping people overcome fuel poverty and act on climate change by putting energy at the heart of everything we do. severnwye.org.uk
Apply: via our online application portal at severnwye.org.uk/jobs/apply, including a covering letter explaining your interest and how your experience matches the requirements in the Job Description.
We are committed to diversity and guarantee an interview to candidates from ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ or disabled communities who meet the essential job criteria.
