Job description
Pathway to Retrofit Co-ordinator
Reports To: Gareth Gathern, Head of Operations
Salary Scale: Under 21: starting salary of £14.42 per hour (£30,000)
Over 21: Starting salary of £19.23 per hour rising to £24.03 at full competency
Location: Office / hybrid (Holywell, North Wales)
Hours: 40hrs per week (flexible working)
Date: April 2025
What is a Cyd Pathway Role?
Cyd Pathway roles offer an exceptional opportunity, blending a traditional apprenticeship alongside a range of additional support. These roles provide our employees with clear performance standards, designated mentorship, and ongoing support, alongside a structured pay scale that rewards development and ensures fair pay whilst providing employee value. Moreover, each pathway guarantees employment upon completion, fostering commitment from Cyd Innovation and providing job security.
Most pathways include a formal training plan tailored to address individual learning needs, covering core skills and role specific training. Additionally, external work placements may complement training initiatives. Progression is a collaborative effort between the employee and employer, providing support while encouraging individuals to advance at the right pace. Cyd, meaning 'Together' in Welsh, embodies the collaborative nature of our pathway offerings, emphasising collective efforts to achieve the best outcomes.
Throughout the pathway, employees are informed of expectations for progression and provided with ample support. They receive mentoring and coaching to attain their goals, with Cyd Innovation’s investment ensuring access to the necessary tools for success. This approach elevates the pathway experience beyond a typical apprenticeship, enhancing work quality and fostering ongoing skill development, setting you up to succeed.
Pathway to Retrofit Coordinator
Your roles and responsibilities be the same as an experienced Retrofit Coordinator as this represents where you will be in time given with your commitment and working with Cyd Innovation during your pathway. Your role is however split into stages based on your competence levels so whilst there may be many areas of this role you do not yet know; these are the areas you will develop and grow during this opportunity until you become competent.
For example, for all new Pathways we expect you will need help and support on the elements of the role, and as time goes on, your competence and confidence in this area will grow, with you increasingly meeting more of the roles and responsibilities.
Job Scope – Retrofit Co-ordinator
The Retrofit Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the retrofitting process of a private or social housing dwelling in compliance with PAS2035. The Retrofit Coordinator will plan, manage and execute retrofit projects in a timely and cost-effective manner, working alongside clients, Retrofit Assessors and the Cyd Project management teams to achieve the desired outcomes for the decarbonisation of the properties.
Key Responsibilities – Retrofit Co-ordinator
* Ensure compliance with PAS2035 and/or MCS
* Develop and implement retrofit plans that minimise disruption to occupants.
* Liaise with contractors, funders, and occupants to ensure the projects run to plan and do so in consideration of the specific retrofit funding strategy.
* Manage project budgets
* Oversee the installation of Retrofit measures
* Draft and complete Reports on progress to the Senior Leadership Team
* Work with Cyd Project Managers to ensure the successful delivery of programmes of works
* Evaluate projects for continued improvement
* Organise, promote, and manage client engagement where appropriate
* Research and provide insight on relevant market changes to support and guide our service delivery and support strategic vision.
* Produce case studies to promote performance and best practice
* Share ideas and support on the development of innovative new commercial products and services
* Manage and lead a team of Retrofit Assessors
Essentials
* Level 3 DEA qualified
* Knowledge and understanding of PAS2035
* Knowledge of ECO4
* Previous experience in leading a team
* Familiarity with PAShub
Pathway Roles – Training
Training, upskilling and mentorship are a key aspect of a pathway role that will help support and broaden your knowledge and improve your competency as a pathway.
Our Pathway to Retrofit Coordinator roles will come with the following training opportunities. The completion of training is a requirement of this pathway role.
* Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Assessment
* Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings
We understand that some forms of training, especially exam based qualifications can be more difficult for some people than others, as a pathway role, the team at Cyd Innovation will support and help you succeed by ensuring you have access to other competent Retrofit coordinators or any other support to help and assist you in preparing for passing your exams.
Like many professional qualifications, once you gain your qualification, you will join a governing body to maintain your training and knowledge, this will be done via Continued professional development (CPD). We support all staff with CPD by ensuring you have time and opportunity to complete 25 hours of CPD annually as a requirement of the role to keep abreast of industry changes and maintain your knowledge.
What makes a great Pathway Candidate?
You should apply for Pathway roles if you have a genuine desire and ambition to achieve a new professional career in the industry. Pathway roles are a large investment of time and commitment for you as well as resources and money for Cyd Innovation, so it vital we have the right person for the role.
You must be willing to commit your time and attention to all aspects of the role and whilst in some Pathway roles you do not need experience or qualifications, an enthusiasm to learn, being adept in some of the role attributes and showing passion and ambition in the area are essential.
Cyd Benefits Package
* Competitive salary.
* Paid wellbeing hour every week.
* 25 days of holiday (plus Bank Holidays).
* Flexible working policy.
* Company pension scheme.
* Occupational sick pay.
* Enhanced Wellbeing initiatives.
* Free tea and coffee in the office.
* Frequent team days and social activities.
* Opportunity for career progression and training.
* A unique opportunity to contribute to a socially focused business that is making a positive difference.
* Paid volunteering days.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cyd Innovation is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage people from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those living with disabilities and prior convictions.
Cyd means ‘together’ in Welsh, and for us as a business, we hope to bring an equal, diverse, and inclusive team together from all backgrounds to support us to make a real and positive difference.
To apply
Email your CV and Cover Letter to: hr@cydinnovation.com