Business & Engagement Associate

Reports to: Head of Commercial Strategy
Location: London, Westminster with remote working also available. We are open to consideration of the individual circumstances for suitable candidates.
Salary: £28,000 - £38,000
Duration: Initially a 12-month contract, with potential to convert to a permanent position at the ADE’s discretion.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave with a leave allowance that grows with your length of service
• An offer of an interest-free “new starter” loan of up to £1,000.
• Option to access private health insurance as a benefit in kind
• Pension contributions will be matched up to a maximum of 8%
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Season ticket loan
• Maternity and Paternity pay over and above the statutory minimum
• Further education training and ‘development days’
• Cycle to work scheme
• Cycle Saver scheme
• Heat Scheme and Green home improvements loan
• Climate Perks

About us

At ADE, we believe the energy transition is about squeezing every drop of value from the renewable energy we produce. Why let heat from data centres vanish into the air, or turn off our wind turbines? The UK must stop wasting energy and start harnessing it. This will cut bills, create jobs, and fuel growth. Through our functions ADE: Demand and ADE: Heat Networks, we work with our members, energy sector stakeholders and policymakers to increase decarbonisation of buildings, transport and industry and redesign our energy system.

About the role

As our membership grows, we need a highly organised and enthusiastic Business & Engagement Associate who can quickly build relationships with energy sector companies, is able to have their finger on the pulse of new innovations, projects and deals and who is hungry to grow the Association’s revenue. This is a growth role with the potential for promotion to a more senior level.

You will be part of an energetic team engaging with a wide range of businesses and organisations that make up our membership. You will be an outgoing, dynamic individual who enjoys building strong relationships and developing effective business and commercial strategies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to build their networks and start a commercial career in the energy sector.

The role

Working with the Head of Commercial Strategy, you will –

• Network with leading industry stakeholders, civil servants and ADE members in events, workshops and conferences across the UK.
• Generate revenue growth at ADE through membership and other income generation services such as events and sponsorship.
• Monitor member engagement and facilitate interaction between members and the relevant policy, external affairs, and research staff to maximise member satisfaction and minimise membership resignations.
• Help onboard new members, facilitating calls with potential new members and key sector stakeholders.
• Generate membership, recruitment, engagement, and revenue statistics
• Support business management decisions and create materials to be presented to the Executive Board of Directors.
• Enhance existing retention strategies by producing periodic feedback surveys, engagement data analysis and catch-up calls to evaluate satisfaction levels and compile suitable reports on the results for dissemination to management and the wider ADE team.
• Present periodically to the internal ADE team on membership activity, market insights and energy sector news on relevant member business cases
• Assist the External Affairs and Policy Teams with the running of events, conferences, forums and working groups. Including creation of invite lists, sending out and tracking invitations and responses, and general event administration.
• Assist the External Affairs team to manage content for the Association’s websites and social media streams.

About the knowledge, skills and experience required

• The position is suited to an enthusiastic and confident person who is comfortable engaging with a large number of people in a highly professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – you must be confident in face-to-face (or screen-to-screen) meetings and over the telephone.
• Accurately tracking member engagement requires someone who is highly organised, systematic, and detailed.
• Experience in a comparable role for a similar organisation could be beneficial, though is not critical if the candidate can show suitable skills and potential.
• Some experience of administering events, conferences or forums would be an advantage, though an enthusiasm to do so would be equally as beneficial.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a dynamic, highly intelligent, and motivated team.
• Excellent database management and good writing skills, with a focus on accuracy and clarity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
• An ability to use MailChimp, SurveyMonkey and CRM systems would be an advantage.

Additional skills and experience that may be of value for additional duties across the organisation.

• Business development, sales or marketing skills.
• Business administration.
• Data analysis
• Presentation skills and experience of presenting at conferences.
• Digital marketing & promotion.
• Event planning and administration.

The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 22nd August

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews the week commencing 25th August.

You will be asked to complete a short exercise ahead of or after the interview. Details will be provided in due course.

Please note that you must have the existing right to work in UK.

We are actively seeking applications from every part of the community. ADE: Demand is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.