Technical Officer - Fuel Handling

Who we’re looking for

Are you interested in supporting the Energy Institute’s collaborative technical programme, working with member companies and wider stakeholders to accelerate a just global transition to net zero. We are looking for two highly motivated individuals who demonstrate initiative, attention to detail and can work with a minimum of supervision. A science, or engineering-based degree, experience in stakeholder engagement and good presentation skills would be advantageous, but are not essential.

Who we are

The EI is the chartered professional membership body for people who work across the world of energy. Our purpose is creating a better energy future for our members and society by accelerating a just global energy transition to net zero. We do this by attracting, developing and equipping the diverse future energy workforce; informing energy decision-making through convening expertise and advice; and enabling industry and consumers to make energy lower carbon, safer and more efficient.

At the EI we endeavour to find talent that will live and breathe our values. Our employees, and our extensive network of volunteers, pursue their work in line with a set of values reflecting the culture of the organisation: we are inclusive by treating each other with care and respect; we build trust through open and professional collaboration; and we are passionate about making a difference.

A registered charity, incorporated by Royal Charter in 2003 but with a heritage dating back more than a century, the EI is licensed to offer professional registration as Chartered Energy Engineer, Chartered Environmentalist and, uniquely, Chartered Energy Manager status. It is also home to a range of collaborative initiatives, including the Energy Institute Scientific and Technical programme, the G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation, SafetyOn and POWERful Women. We host the annual International Energy Week, International Energy Awards, publish the annual Statistical Review of World Energy, the Energy Barometer, weekly New Energy World Magazine, and provide the Toolbox web app helping the energy workforce learn lessons from incidents and get home safe.

What you'll do

• Support the development and delivery of technical projects (typically technical publications) in the EI’s scientific and technical programme, working under the guidance of Technical Managers.
• Provide secretariat support to technical committees responsible for delivering technical projects, including preparation of meeting papers and committee documents, working under the guidance of Technical Project Managers.
• Maintain membership of those technical committees and wider stakeholder networks, working under the guidance of Technical Managers.
• Support Technical Managers in developing a relevant, cost-effective and valued scientific and technical programme on an annual basis.
• To contribute to the fulfilment of the Technical Team’s and EI’s wider business objectives.

One Technical Officer position will provide support to the Aviation (fuel handling) Committee and it’s Sub-Committees, and the Fuels Infrastructure & Distribution Committee and it’s Sub-Committees. The other Technical Officer position will provide support to the Hydrocarbon Management Committee (HMC) and it’s Sub-Committees and ISO/TC 28/SC 2 and it’s working groups.

The knowledge, experience, and qualifications you need

Essential

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent organisational, administrative and multitasking skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent at communicating — written and face to face

Desirable

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering; demonstrated relevant work experience in a related field
• Interest and knowledge in the energy sector
• Experience in working with Stakeholder groups

Benefits

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Compressed working scheme – extended daily hours in return for every other Friday off (once passed probation)
• Opportunity for international travel
• All-company/team socials
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Great office culture
• Free Membership to EI (once passed probation)

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum depending on experience, plus benefits

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@energyinst.org closing date 12 April 2026.