Dorset Community Energy (DCE) is looking to appoint a Technical Director. This is a key role involving line management of Dorset Community Energy external technical consultants (including the Asset Manager and Project Managers) and providing technical advice to the directors on development of new projects. DCE has raised £1.5 million to install PV on schools, hospitals and community buildings. Founded in 2013 as a Community Benefit Society, and with 200 members, DCE exists to create a fair and just energy transition by building distributed and renewable energy systems, and reducing local energy demand through energy efficiency and retrofit. The following tasks form key elements of the role: Identify potential schemes, assessing scheme design & technical assessment of viabilityMake presentations to third partiesSeek grant funding to assist developmentObtain and evaluate quotations and tendersAdvise directors on new project developmentCommissioning new schemes and contracts - heads of terms, leases, installation contractsAppoint new Project Managers & line manage existing Project ManagersObtain and place new project development contractsObtain and place maintenance contractsLine manage Asset ManagerDevelop and maintain framework for maintenance and repair workArrange annual installation insurance coverCheck and set up invoices for paymentSetting up PPA contracts as requiredCheck PPA payments and pass to Finance DirectorReview budgets and accounts with Finance DirectorSubmit quarterly FiT meter readingsAdvise on updating the websiteOther similar activities as directed The position will include authorisation to set up payments on Dorset Community Energy online banking (to be authorised by a second director). These will include payments to consultants and contractors and routine payments such as insurance premiums and metering contracts. The Technical Director will be the appointed contact for a number of external contracts such as export Power Purchase Agreements and Feed-in Tariff contracts. Terms and conditions: Due to variable work hours the post is offered on self–employed basis with remuneration between £25- £35 per hour on receipt of monthly timesheet. The hourly rate is negotiable depending on experience, increasing in line with inflation on 1st April annually. Estimated hours: 1-2 days per week Start date: 1st January 2025 (handover from existing post holder Geoff Joy to 31st January 2025, plus help as needed thereafter) Self-employed under standard DCE contract with a notice period 1 month on either side. Remote working but travel to existing and potential sites across Dorset plus occasional director's meeting is required. The Technical Director need not initially be a registered director of Dorset Community Energy, but following a 6-month probation period would be expected to apply to become a director, as this is a core position in the organisation. Person Specification Applicants for the Technical Director post should have a technical background and qualifications, ideally within the renewable energy sector. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate a commitment to the values and/or experience of co-operative, public sector or community- based organisations. Good interpersonal skills are required as the role includes liaison with the Dorset Community Energy directors, line management of consultants and communication with external organisations, including sites with Dorset Community Energy solar PV installations. Applicants should be able to work flexibly as work hours can be variable and also be comfortable with multi-tasking.