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Community Engagement Support Officer, Project NUR

Job Title: Community Engagement Support Officer – Project NUR

Location: Cardiff/Newport

Hours: This is a flexible, part-time role with a guaranteed minimum of 32 hours per month. Depending on project progress and operational requirements, additional hours may be available, up to approximately 64 hours per month. Most shifts will be scheduled during late afternoons and early evenings, with occasional weekend work.

Contract: Temporary (3 months) Salary: £18 an hour

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to mia@ynniteg.cymru by 24/07/2026

Project Manager, Project NUR

Working hours:  30 hours per week, allowing flexible working.

Occasional evening work, weekend days and overnight stays away from home with advance notice.

Starting salary:  Between £32,000 – £36,000, plus car allowance, subject to experience (based on 30 hours/week)

Location:   Based in South Wales, working from home predominantly and on-site locations, shared workspace available in Cardiff, Swansea, Barry and Newport. 

Ynni Teg Cyf. Ynni Teg Cyf. (Fair Energy Ltd) is a community benefit society whose primary object is to develop renewable energy projects for the benefit of communities in Wales.

Our mission is to become the pan-Wales developer of community-owned clean energy infrastructure in Wales, working with local organisations, public agencies and commercial partners to enable communities to take greater control of our energy for a more resilient Wales.

If you have an interest in joining a small and friendly team committed to providing community benefits and are seeking flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle, this may be the ideal opportunity for you. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

How to Apply?

If you want to apply for this post, please supply your CV and a personal statement (2 pages max) outlining why you believe you are the right person for this role.

The deadline for your application is the 5pm on Monday 27^th July.  Please send your application to info@ynniteg.cymru

In person interviews for shortlisted applicants are expected to be held on 5^th, 6^th, 11^th and 12^th August.

Meet Carys, Administration Officer

What’s your role at YnNi Teg?

As Welsh Language Administration Officer, I provide administrative support to the Executive Director, the Board, and staff of Ynni Teg.    I’m responsible for implementing Ynni Teg’s Welsh Language policy, and for ensuring compliance with Ynni Teg’s policies and regulations.

I’m also involved with Ynni Teg’s Community Benefit funding and help administer the grants once they have been approved by the Board

Tell us a bit about you

I worked for many years in television production, at HTV, BBC and as a freelancer for a number of Independent production companies.    Having worked with actors, presenters, musicians, puppets, and even a remote-controlled animated tractor at one stage, I fancied a change of direction and took some time out to work out my priorities.

I’ve always been interested in environmental matters, and Community Energy is such a force for good : for Wales, and for the future of our planet, and I’m delighted to be doing my little bit to help with this important work.

And When You Aren’t at Work?

We’ve recently celebrated 1 year since Willa the whippet came to live with us, so you’ll mostly find me out and about with her and the rest of the family.    I love catching up with friends over a meal or coffee,  and going to the theatre, cinema and concerts.

Meet Karen, Communications and Engagement Manager

What’s your role at Ynni Teg?

As a Communications and Engagement Manager, I engage with local communities in Newport and Cardiff in South Wales, exploring the development of a community-owned Virtual Power Plant. This is focused on neighbourhoods around mosques that have solar and battery storage installed in these cities. The project aims to reduce fuel poverty and address the climate emergency by enabling local residents and businesses to generate and share energy in their communities.

Tell us a bit about you

I moved to Newport (South Wales) in 2017 and previously lived and worked across the South and East of England. I studied Biology (BSc) at University of East Anglia, Voluntary Sector Management at South Bank University (PGCert) and Sustainable Development in Practice at University of West of England (MSc).  Since 1998, I’ve worked mainly in the voluntary sector on waste prevention, community participation and energy. 

And when you aren’t at work?

You’ll normally find me getting my hands dirty on my allotment, appreciating the worms and pollinators. I enjoy walking, cycling, yoga and meditation.

2 Project Officers – to help bring clean, affordable energy to city communities.

Location: South Wales (Cardiff & Newport)
Hours: Part-time (22.5 hrs/week)
Salary: £29,000 (FTE). Pro-rata £19,662
Contract: Fixed-term until 28th February 2027

Ynni Teg is leading an exciting two-year project to develop a new model for community energy in urban areas — helping households cut bills, reduce carbon and take control of their energy future.

We’re on the lookout for two enthusiastic, people-focused Project Officers to join our team. You’ll be the friendly face of the project on the ground — visiting homes, engaging with residents, providing basic energy advice and supporting them to take part.

Energy advice training will be provided.

To apply, send your CV and a covering letter telling us why you’d love to work with us and how you meet the skills and experience we’re looking for.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those with a strong understanding of the Muslim community.

Apply Now
Send your CV & cover letter to info@ynniteg.cymru
Deadline:  25^th July 2025

Need some help with putting together an application?

Here’s some handy templates to help you prepare a CV and covering letter. 

Following the successful Ynni Cymru funding award last year, we’ve been busy overseeing the installation of renewable technologies at seven mosques and community buildings across South Wales.

The Gwyrdd Bangla project has provided a combination of:

• Solar electricity generation (PV)
• Battery storage
• Solar thermal heating
• Electric vehicle (EV) charging points

This initiative was designed to significantly reduce carbon emissions, ease the financial burden of rising energy costs, and support a just transition to a greener future—rooted in community empowerment and collaboration.

“The Gwyrdd Bangla project proves that climate action can be community-driven, inclusive, and culturally connected” said Jon, Executive Director at Ynni Teg

By integrating renewable energy into the daily operations of these essential buildings, Gwyrdd Bangla demonstrates how faith-based institutions can lead the way in environmental stewardship.

The UK’s electricity grid is under increasing pressure, with capacity constraints leading to some renewable projects being offered connection dates as late as 2030. Yet, the need to accelerate progress toward net zero targets is more urgent than ever.

Ynni Teg’s Bwlchgwynt solar farm is a great example of successfully avoiding years of waiting, bringing a 576kWp solar installation online—without needing a full grid connection upgrade and generating enough clean electricity to power around 500 homes.

This £1 million solar farm utilises spare grid capacity from our existing wind turbine at the site.

Earlier this year, the site sustained storm damage, but following a successful repair programme, we’re pleased to announce that the solar farm is now fully commissioned and generating clean energy.