Advertised from 2 September 2025

Role

As our Energy Development Lead, you’ll take forward FEL Energy Futures feasibility project that will design a community-owned energy generation and reinvestment model across Forth Valley, you will:

• Design: Lead the feasibility study for 2–3 renewable energy sites. Work with communities, councils, housing associations, and anchor institutions to co-create solutions that meet local needs.

• Test: Translate technical, financial, and legal assessments into a delivery-ready business case. Develop governance and reinvestment models that tackle fuel poverty, grow green skills, and strengthen resilience.

• Scale: Share learning with Scotland’s Climate Hub network and beyond—so our region’s progress can inspire and shape national practice and policy.

You’ll work closely with FEL colleagues, steering group, communities, and technical partners to ensure the project delivers on its vision of community-owned clean energy with real social impact.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and attractive pension scheme

• Up to 35 days annual leave including bank and public holidays

• Flexible and hybrid working

• Generous family-friendly policies

• Professional development and training

• Volunteering opportunities and team days

• Access to cycle-to-work scheme, counselling services, and wellbeing support

Application notes

Interested in joining us? Fantastic! 

Let us tell you what we’re about, what we can offer, and what we’re looking for.

If it sounds like you (and you like the sound of us), then tell us more about yourself: email us your CV and attach a short covering letter (500 words max) explaining why you’d like to work for us and what you’ll bring to the role. Email us at, info@felscotland.org

Applications close Midnight 29/09/2025. Interviews will be held between the 6th and 12th of October

Please refer to FEL Scotland's 2030 Strategy and our FEL Energy Futures

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