Public Interest Research Centre - PIRC

Team Member

• Location: Machynlleth, mid-Wales
• Position Type: Paid / Full time / 1 year
• Closing Date: Applications Closed
  
• Contact: Richard Hawkins / 01654 70 22 77 / rich@pirc.info

We are seeking an enthusiastic and confident generalist with experience of project management, communications and research to join our small and dynamic team, based in Machynlleth, mid-Wales on a one-year contract.

PIRC is an independent charity integrating key research on climate change, energy & economics - widening its audience and increasing its impact.

Our recent work has included "Climate Safety", a synthesis of the latest climate science and its implications on policymaking and campaigning; "Coal in the UK", an interactive map exposing and monitoring the proposed expansion of the UK coal industry and "Zero Carbon Britain", an ambitious 20 year decarbonisation plan for the UK in collaboration with the Centre for Alternative Technology.

We act as a bridge between the academic/scientific community and policymakers and campaigning groups, translating technical research into engaging materials including reports, briefing papers, presentations, websites, videos and animations.

Our future work will explore social and technical solutions to the challenges of climate change and energy security in the face of economic uncertainty. This will include: promoting the ability of renewable energy to provide the majority of our energy needs; critiquing the media's role in climate change communications and exploring mechanisms which can finance the transition to zero-carbon infrastructure.

PIRC has three permanent staff members supported by a rolling internship programme. Our working model minimises hierarchy, with all staff sharing administrative tasks, alongside core/project work.

The successful applicant will become a core part our team, working on a number PIRC projects, both existing and upcoming as well as contributing to the overall running of the organisation, including administration and fundraising when necessary.

Role

Essential:

• A demonstrated interest in PIRC’s areas of work – climate, energy and economics.
• Experience of project management.
  
• Editorial experience – including copy editing, proofreading.
• The ability to work independently, and be self-motivated.
• Experience of working in a small team.
• IT skills including Word, Excel, email etc.
  

Desirable:

• Research experience, drawing on a broad range of technical material to create accessible communications.
• Experience of working with the media – writing press releases, giving interviews, understanding the processes of the media.
• Interest or experience of participatory decision-making and workshop processes.

To Apply 

Send a CV supported by a covering letter that shows how your experience and skillset suits the position, along with a sample of your writing (preferably published) by 9am, Friday April 3rd, to:

Richard Hawkins
PIRC
Y Plas
Machynlleth
Powys
SY20 8ER

01654 702277
rich@pirc.info