Energy Innovation Coordinator

Environmental Research Institute; Thurso; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization focused on energy innovation is seeking an Energy Innovation Coordinator to work at their Thurso campus. This role involves leading and coordinating energy knowledge exchange initiatives, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and managing collaborative projects. Ideal candidates will have a PhD or equivalent qualification, strong communication skills, and experience in preparing research proposals. The position offers competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits, including an extensive leave package and pension scheme.

Benefits

45 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff)

Local Government Pension Scheme

10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland

Occupational sick pay

Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in working on or managing collaborative, multi-institutional projects.
• Ability to prepare research proposals and disseminate results.
• Experience in preparing bids and funding applications is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate energy knowledge exchange and innovation activity.
• Identify knowledge exchange opportunities and apply for funding.
• Engage with internal collaborators and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage collaborative projects

Research proposal preparation

Education

PhD or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

We are seeking an Energy Innovation Coordinator working across the UHI partnership to be based at our Thurso campus.

Responsibilities

The post holder will lead and coordinate energy knowledge exchange and innovation activity across UHI. You will identify knowledge exchange opportunities, apply for funding and enable effective coordination and delivery of major energy knowledge exchange and research projects. You will engage with a wide range of internal collaborators and external stakeholders, proactively developing and engaging in research that contributes to the strategic goals on UHI Energy Innovation.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

The suitable candidate will have the knowledge, skills and experience normally associated with a first degree, together with either a PhD or an equivalent professional qualification or equivalent professional experience. You should have experience in working on or managing collaborative, multi-institutional projects. Strong communication skills and the ability to organise your own research workload are key to this role. You should have the ability to prepare research proposals, conduct individual research and disseminate results. Experience in preparing bids and funding applications would be advantageous.

Benefits of working for us

• 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme

Interviews

Will be held 14th/15th January 2026.

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Salary range

£36,066 - £38,641 per annum

Duration

Fixed term for 12 months with possibility to extend or transition to open-ended, subject to funding.

Working hours

35 hours per week

Location

Thurso

Closing Date

5pm, Monday 5th January 2026