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Rewarding careers at Salix 

With offices based in London and Manchester, we have a range of challenging and rewarding careers on offer.

Our employees are integral to our reputation and we offer a variety of benefits, activities and training and development opportunities to ensure you excel in your role and enjoy your time working with us.

We are committed to equal opportunities, and we are proud of the diverse workforce we have and are devoted to continuing to grow the diversity of our people, promoting an inclusive culture.  Our values and behaviours, guide how we work with our clients, partners and funders, inform the type of work we do, and hold us accountable to do our best.

We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop and be empowered to achieve their full potential.

Whether you're keen to join as a graduate or bring a wealth of experience, we want to hear from you. If you're passionate about supporting the public sector to combat the climate crisis, then join us!

Our benefits

  • Generous annual leave 
  • Hybrid working
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Life assurance cover
  • Employee benefits 
  • Enhanced maternity leave 
  • Paternity leave 
  • Bereavement leave
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Healthcare services scheme
  • Flu vaccination
  • Eye test contributions
  • Shared parental leave 
  • Annual season ticket loan
  • Well-being initiatives
  • Training and development opportunities

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team's mission is to champion and raise awareness of equality and diversity in the workplace, encouraging open dialogue and a safe space for colleagues to share their ideas, opinions and experiences. We strive to educate ourselves and all staff through continuous training and development to ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion are actively promoted at Salix.

Diversity is an integral part of our world, and it is imperative that this is recognised and acknowledged within an organisation. Every person we encounter or come to work with will have a unique background, beliefs, and life experiences that have shaped the person they are today. It is, therefore, essential that these elements must be respected and considered in every interaction. Cultural awareness enriches our connections with others as it invites empathy, understanding and awareness of traditions and values that are important to other people.

Salix prides itself in having a diverse workforce, and it is through diversity that the organisation has grown, resulting in a thriving workplace that provides a fair working culture.

Black History Month

During Black History Month, the EDI team invited Poetic Unity to visit the office and talk about what Black History Month means to them, sharing inspirational poetry with Salix staff. The EDI team also encouraged members of the Salix team who have names with African heritage to email a photo with some words about the meaning of their name. In addition to this, the EDI team encouraged Salix members of staff to visit Canary Wharf’s Poets’ Corner to hear poetry and stories highlighting black experiences.

A trip to the theatre to watch the play Clybourne Park was also arranged for staff to attend. This provided an opportunity to watch a thought-provoking play about race and society and we thought that this would be a good way to spark debate within our organisation. The theatre production looks at issues of racism at work, in families, in wider communities and in housing. It explored how institutional racism develops, how to deal with racism and the impact. A workshop was then arranged for staff to discuss the play's impact and what has been learnt that contributes to Salix being a safe place to work.

Deaf Awareness Week

The EDI team arranged for Deaf Awareness training to take place within the office premises. The training covered variations in deafness, accessibility for deaf people in the workplace and community, lipreading and non-manual features and British Sign Language (BSL) and fingerspelling information. 

International Women's Day

For International Women’s Day, the EDI team booked award-winning professional speaker, Jo Morgan to attend the office. Jo is a trainer and consultant specialising in gender, sexuality, sex education and wellbeing. She sits on the anti-racism and LGBTQIA+ steering groups for Portsmouth City Council. She has previously acted as Head of Well-being and then Director of Diversity and Inclusion for Portsmouth Grammar School. The talk was about exploring some of the pressures that women face in their working lives and beyond, including demonstrating techniques from positive psychology.

Multi-faith picnic

The EDI team has held ‘multi-faith’ picnics, celebrating Christian, Muslim and Jewish observances. During the most recent multi-faith picnic, all three religious festivals coincided for the first time in 32 years. Staff were encouraged to bring their lunch and discuss and learn more about all the respective religious events that had taken place.

Pride Month

Salix organised a Pride quiz recently which was hosted by the EDI team. The quiz was LGBTQ+ themed and followed a workshop on Being an LGBTQ+ ally at home, at work and in the community. The workshop was run by the LBGT Foundation.

Making an application

Open vacancies can be found below along with the documents required to apply.

We are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our workforce is diverse, and we hope to attract applications from under-represented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender-diverse identities. Our goal is to ensure that these commitments are also embedded in our day-to-day working practices with all our clients, colleagues and partners.

Please note you must have the right to work, as we are unable to sponsor visas. 

Successful candidates are required to undergo and pass a DBS and BPSS security check to be employed by Salix. This will be carried out as part of the reference process, on receipt of the signed acceptance of a conditional offer.

If you require information about any role or require information in an alternative format please email [email protected].

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Client Support Officer

We are looking for a client support officer who will be responsible for supporting and monitoring the delivery of UK public sector decarbonisation projects, which are funded through grants and loans programmes by DESNZ, Scottish and Welsh Governments.

You will be part of one of Salix’s programme delivery teams, line managed by a programme coordinator and managed by a programme manager. Your responsibilities will ensure that projects comply with Salix’s funding requirements as well as building strong client relationships, and being their first port of call for any queries. You will support the delivery of around 20 projects with a combined value of £50m.

  • Interviews are arranged by mutual consent
  • Location: Manchester
  • Salary £27K - £33K maximum depending on experience

Project Support Officer

We are looking for experienced project support officers to be responsible for building and leveraging strong relationships with staff in our chosen Delivery Partner to; secure timely and transparent reporting and assurance, deliver effective performance management and advice, and execute impactful decision making.

 

  • Salary: £40,000 per annum
  • Interviews are arranged by mutual agreement
  • Location: Manchester

Project Manager - Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme

We are currently developing and planning potential new decarbonisation schemes with several of our funders, and we are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead this work.

In this role you will lead the development of new public sector decarbonisation schemes, shaping the delivery strategy and supporting each of the projects through the different phases of the lifecycle.  This will include ensuring governance, financial, reporting and assurance procedures are followed, that the right project controls are in place, that appropriate internal scrutiny is carried out, and that the team is appropriately resourced, to drive the delivery of agreed benefits.

You will be responsible for, and expected to build, relationships with all supporting project-related and corporate functions including delivery partners and stakeholder.

  • Interviews are arranged by mutual consent
  • Location: Manchester
  • To learn more and apply for this post please contact [email protected]

Senior Finance Business Partner (Schemes)

We are looking for an experienced senior finance business partner to lead on all aspects of the financial monitoring and reporting, including the preparation, review and submission of annual and monthly cashflow forecasts for the public sector schemes. These schemes are being delivered by Salix on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Scottish and Welsh Governments.

The role reports to the head of finance business partnering and will work closely with the Salix delivery/programmes team to ensure the financial information provided by grant recipients, including cashflow forecasts, are accurate and reflect the current status of their project. This will include attending meetings with grant recipients. You will also need to build strong relationships with members of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero delivery team, its finance and HM treasury teams, and the Scottish and Welsh governments, as well as senior finance leaders, project managers, and estate managers at grant recipients.

You will be an active member of the finance management team and manage and support the growth and development of the finance business partner(s). We are looking for a proactive individual who is able to constructively challenge existing practices and procedures to drive change and embed efficient and effective processes.

  • Interviews are arranged by mutual consent
  • Location: London or Manchester
  • Salary £46K - £67K dependent on experience

 

Risk, Assurance and Performance Manager

We are looking for an assurance, risk and performance manager to join the governance team.

Working as a member of the governance team, you will lead the organisation in the areas of risk identification and management as well as provide assurance solutions in response to issues arising. You will also have oversight of key performance indicators across the business.

  • Interviews are arranged by mutual consent
  • Location: Manchester 
  • To learn more and apply for this post please contact [email protected]

Test Lead

We are looking for a Test Lead to join us in developing and leading the test strategy. In this role you will be working closely with the Information Systems team, internal and external stakeholders in quality assurances processes. As a test lead you would be develop and execute test plans and test cases, and analyse test results. 

  • Interviews are arranged by mutual consent
  • Location: Manchester 
  • To learn more and apply for this post please contact [email protected]

Contract Manager

We are looking for a Contracts Manager to join us in overseeing the performance management of the delivery partner and ensure that they adhere to and meet the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). In this role you will be asked to build a mutually beneficial relationship with both the delivery partner and DESNZ; to ultimately ensure the schemes are successful in achieving their objectives.

  • Interviews are arranged by mutual consent
  • Location: Manchester 
  • Reports to Head of Commercial
  • To learn more and apply for this post please contact [email protected] with an updated CV and personal statement.

Corporate Sustainability Responsibility Level 4 Apprenticeship

On this 17-month apprenticeship, you’ll have a unique opportunity to learn, grow and develop in a fast-growing company whose mission is to provide better places to work and live by delivering on net zero. 

You’ll be studying for a Level 4 - Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner qualification. We’ll fund your course, and 20% of your time will be spent on your studies. 

We recognise that you will need help, guidance and support to reach your maximum potential, so we are planning ahead and as well as helping you succeed on your CSR Level 4, we will provide planned and understood internal learning outcomes and a trained, allocated mentor to guide you through this exciting step in your career. 

Our business is developing and growing so we will rotate you through a number of areas that will help you build relevant daily skills so that you can maximise your experience and learning.

  • Contact name: Lewis Hughes Assistant Director HR
  • Location: Manchester
  • Salary: £22,000 per annum in year one, growing as you grow in your apprenticeship
  • Essential skills: GCSE in Maths, Science and English at least grade c or 5 and above for more recent students. A Level – 3 A Levels Grade C or above/ BTEC/ T Level Pass or above
  • To apply:  Email [email protected] with an up-to-date CV and short statement telling us why you are interested in this apprenticeship and any relevant experience you might have (no more than 500 words)
  • Closing date: 8th April 2024

Digital Technology Solutions Level 6 (Apprenticeship)

On this four-year apprenticeship, you’ll have a unique opportunity to learn, grow and develop in a fast-growing company whose mission is to provide better places to work and live by delivering on net zero. 

You’ll be studying for a Digital and Technology Solutions (DTS) Level 6 which is a degree accredited course. We’ll fund your course, and 20% of your working time will be allocated for your academic studies. 

We recognise that you will need help, guidance, and support to reach your maximum potential, so we are planning ahead and as well as helping you succeed on your DTS L6, we will provide planned internal learning outcomes and a trained, mentor to guide you through this exciting step in your career. 

Our business is developing and growing, so we will rotate you through several areas that will help you build relevant daily skills so that you can maximise your experience and learning.   

  • Contact name: Lewis Hughes Assistant Director HR
  • Location: Manchester
  • Salary: £22,000 per annum in year one, growing as you grow in your apprenticeship
  • Essential skills: GCSE in Maths, Science and English at least grade c or 5 and above for more recent students. GCSE in IT or similar is desirable. A Level – 3 A Levels Grade C or above/ BTEC/ T Level Pass or above 
  • To apply:  Email [email protected] with an up-to-date CV and short statement telling us why you are interested in this apprenticeship and any relevant experience you might have (no more than 500 words)
  • Closing date: 8th April 2024

Project Management Level 6 (Apprenticeship)

On this three year apprenticeship, you’ll have a unique opportunity to learn, grow and develop in a fast-growing company whose mission is to provide better places to work and live by delivering on net zero. 

You’ll be studying online via Arden for their level 6 degree accredited Project Management level 6. We’ll fund your course, and 20% of your working time will be allocated for your academic studies. 

We recognise that you will need help, guidance and support to reach your maximum potential, so we are planning ahead and as well as helping you succeed, we will provide planned and understood internal learning outcomes and a trained, allocated mentor to guide you through this exciting step in your career. 

Our business is developing and growing so we will rotate you through a number of areas that will help you build relevant daily skills so that you can maximise your experience and learning.

  • Contact name: Lewis Hughes Assistant Director HR
  • Location: Manchester
  • Salary: £22,000 per annum in year one, growing as you grow in your apprenticeship
  • Essential skills: GCSE in Maths, Science and English at least grade c or 5 and above for more recent students. GCSE in Business Studies or similar desirable but not essential. A Level – 3 A Levels Grade C or above/ BTEC/ T Level Pass or above. BTEC examples of what crosses over well would include business admin, construction management, engineering, continuous improvement.
  • To apply:  Email [email protected] with an up-to-date CV and short statement telling us why you are interested in this apprenticeship and any relevant experience you might have (no more than 500 words)
  • Closing date: 8th April 2024

CIPS Procurement - Level 3 and Level 4 Fast Track Apprenticeship

On this three year apprenticeship, you’ll have a unique opportunity to learn, grow and develop in a fast-growing company whose mission is to provide better places to work and live by delivering on net zero. 

You’ll be studying online via knowledge academy for their specialist fast track level 3 and 4 CIPS apprenticeship which is a CIPS accredited course. We’ll fund your course, and 20% of your working time will be allocated for your academic studies. 

We recognise that you will need help, guidance and support to reach your maximum potential, so we are planning ahead and as well as helping you succeed, we will provide planned and understood internal learning outcomes and a trained, allocated mentor to guide you through this exciting step in your career. 

Our business is developing and growing so we will rotate you through a number of areas that will help you build relevant daily skills so that you can maximise your experience and learning.   

  • Contact name: Lewis Hughes Assistant Director HR
  • Location: Manchester
  • Salary: £22,000 per annum in year one, growing as you grow in your apprenticeship
  • Essential skills: GCSE in Maths, Science and English at least grade c or 5 and above for more recent students. GCSE in Business Studies or similar desirable but not essential. A Level – 3 A Levels Grade C or above/ BTEC/ T Level Pass or above.
  • To apply:  Email [email protected] with an up-to-date CV and short statement telling us why you are interested in this apprenticeship and any relevant experience you might have (no more than 500 words)
  • Closing date: 8th April 2024

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