CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Job Title: Financial Controller Location: Bristol office, hybrid (minimum three days a week onsite) Salary: 50,285 per annum Job Type: Fixed term maternity cover, approximately 15 months. Minimum 30 hours a week, up to full time (37.5 hours) Start Date: ASAP The Role: This role is to provide cover during the incumbent post-holder's maternity leave. At the time of writing, the anticipated duration for this post is approximately 15 months, subject to discussion. The Financial Controller leads Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE)'s finance team, directing and overseeing the finance function in compliance with appropriate accounting standards and practices, company and charity law and associated guidance. Provides timely and accurate financial and management information to support strategic decision-making and enable effective management of resources and budgetary control by the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees and by project managers and other budget holders. Works with the Director of Finance and Operations and other members of the Operations Team to provide excellent operational support to underpin successful delivery by the whole organisation of our charitable mission, strategic objectives, and associated programmes and projects. Specific responsibilities: An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to: Take responsibility for day-to-day accounting, invoicing, payroll, VAT returns, payments and banking, credit control and cash management, including timely monthly management accounts. Line manage the Finance Manager and Finance Assistant. Co-ordinate the annual budget cycle and mid-year budget refresh alongside the Director of Finance & Operations and SLT. Attend monthly SMT meetings to share the previous month's financial results and handle related queries. Prepare accurate, accessible reports on organisational, team, staff and project financial indicators to support timely decision-making. Maintain the organisation's financial records to appropriate accounting standards and prepare documentation for the annual audit and other statutory reporting. Liaise with CSE's auditors to enable an effective and timely annual audit. Support project managers to plan and manage project budgets, providing financial data for reporting to clients and funders. Provide expertise on financial costing and monitoring approaches for new project funding proposals, reflecting funder requirements. Provide finance support to Retrofit West CIC, including financial reporting, statutory obligations and payroll as required. About you: Essential attributes for this role include: Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent accountant. At least seven years' post-qualification experience, including at least five years in a financial management role. Working knowledge of accounting standards, VAT and HMRC regulations in England, including requirements applicable to a UK charity with a trading subsidiary. Experience of leading the preparation for an annual audit. Experience of preparing routine financial and management information reports for senior executives and staff. Experience of using timesheet software to track allocation of staff time to different cost centres. High level competence with Sage accounting software and MS Excel. Able to analyse, structure and sense-check financial data to produce clear, informative reports, with excellent attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven management skills. Self-motivated and organised, able to work with limited supervision and manage conflicting priorities. Benefits: CSE offer a range of other benefits including: You will be entitled to 25 days' paid holiday (plus statutory holidays) Company pension scheme with 8% employer and 6% employee contributions Subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme Life Assurance Health Cash plan Retail discounts Discounted breakdown cover and many more. We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses. We are flexible with working hours and will discuss this openly if you are invited to interview. Please click APPLY to submit your CV and Cover Letter for this role. This role requires a basic DBS check. If invited to interview, we will ask for evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. Candidates with experience of; Commercial Controller, Finance Controller, Financial Officer, Accounting Officer, Finance Manager, Finance Officer may also be considered for this role. will also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Energy Connector Location: Bristol (Hybrid - a mix of home, office and community-based activities) Salary: 26,440 a year (Band A) for full-time hours of 37.5 hours per week. For this part-time role of 15-22.5 hours per week, the total salary over the six-month contract is 5,288- 7,932, depending on your agreed hours. Job Type: Fixed Term (6 months, January 2027 - July 2027), Part time (2-3 days per week / 15 - 22.5 hours per week) The Role: The Energy Connector will work on an innovative community outreach and engagement project that aims to support multilingual people. You'll co-design and deliver culturally appropriate, tech-enabled energy awareness and advice to multilingual households across Bristol. The project combines community knowledge, creative media and digital tools to trial new ways of bridging the energy information gap experienced by some households. Through outreach, digital engagement and community-led solutions, the project seeks to improve access to trusted energy information, helping residents better understand their energy use, reduce costs and access available support. Specific responsibilities: An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to: Build positive relationships with residents, community groups and partner organisations, engaging multilingual communities across Bristol. Support workshops, events and outreach activities to understand local needs and communication preferences. Co-create and help deliver project activities and resources, drawing on community knowledge and creative skills. Undertake research and insight-gathering to understand the challenges households face in accessing energy information and support. Assist in designing culturally appropriate communications campaigns that increase awareness of energy issues and available support. Develop and test creative content, including short-form videos, audio messages, WhatsApp content, infographics and social media campaigns. Support residents to access energy advice services, grants and support schemes. Help explain key energy topics in clear, accessible and engaging ways for the target audience. Participate fully in training, mentoring and development opportunities, and complete the Level 3 Energy Awareness qualification. Remain vigilant for safeguarding concerns during interactions with clients and report promptly to the designated Safeguarding Officer. To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website. About you: Essential attributes for this role include: Good written and spoken English and Arabic, or another language spoken by a community within Bristol. Ability to communicate effectively with multilingual communities, interpreting and translating information and materials. Ability to use digital communication tools and social media platforms to create, share or promote information. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Understanding of the importance of inclusive, accessible and culturally responsive communication. Ability to organise tasks and manage time effectively, both independently and collaboratively. Familiarity with Microsoft packages including SharePoint, Teams, Outlook and the Microsoft Office Suite. Curiosity, creativity and a willingness to test new approaches to community engagement. A willingness to learn about energy issues and the challenges faced by households experiencing fuel poverty. Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description. Benefits: CSE offer a range of other benefits including: Company pension scheme (8% employer, 6% employee contributions) You will be entitled to 25 days' paid holiday, pro rata for part-time hours and contract duration (plus statutory holidays) Subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme Life Assurance Health Cash plan Retail discounts Discounted breakdown cover and many more. We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses. We are flexible with the working hours of this role and will discuss this openly if you are invited to interview. How to apply To submit your application, please click the apply button and check your emails for the link to the full job description and the application form, which must be filled in to complete your application. You can also download the application form from our CSE website. To be considered for this role an application form must be sent to the email address provided. Your application should demonstrate your suitability against the criteria in the person specification and job description. CVs and supporting letters will not be considered. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Sunday 8 November 2026. Interviews are expected to take place 17 and 18 November 2026 (in person at our Bristol office), though this is subject to change. If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Community Outreach Officer, Energy Awareness Officer, Outreach Officer, Energy Awareness Outreach, Community Energy Trainee, Energy Inclusion Assistant, Social Impact Trainee may also be considered for this role.