Help support and promote energy transformation in Greater Lincolnshire by joining our Energy Council.

The Greater Lincolnshire LEP works with businesses, education and local authority partners to drive economic growth. We secure public and private investment to deliver a range of programmes and initiatives with partners to improve infrastructure, skills and business support. 

Our Energy Council, a board of the LEP, is supporting work to ensure that the Greater Lincolnshire energy system is able to smoothly transition to a renewable future. Our Energy Council is commissioning a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) to support the food sector and to support the growth of a low-carbon cluster. 

We’re strengthening our Energy Council and we're looking for passionate, dynamic and motivated experts in any aspect of energy production, delivery and usage, who will act as ambassadors for the industry, take the lead on strategy for the sector and give focus to the delivery of our Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP).

We’re particularly keen to strengthen the voice of the private sector, small and medium-sized businesses, and welcome applications from female candidates and candidates from diverse backgrounds. 

We are looking for applicants with some or all of the following: 

  • Infrastructure and utility insights  
  • Experience of energy applications across multiple sectors  
  • Understanding of community energy, off-grid and hybrid solutions  
  • Understanding of whole systems and circular economy  
  • Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders  
  • A leader with a demonstrable track record at turning vision into reality 

Hear from one of the current members about the important work the Energy Council is engaged in, and how you could help.  

And here's what Duncan Botting, current Chair of the Energy Council, has to say:

“My time as LEP Energy Council Chair has been challenging, educational and enjoyable. Greater Lincolnshire has some of the greatest energy assets in the country and at the other extreme some of the poorest infrastructure to support it. Sectors such as defence, agriculture, horticulture, food production,  logistics, hi-tech, tourism, healthcare, industry, offshore wind, the largest port by tonnage into the UK, the largest industrial de-carbonisation cluster (Humber) in the UK – these all combine to make this one of the most exciting and challenging regions in the country. This is combined with a great team and the council members all very supportive. Apply now – you’ll not regret it.” 

Council members will be required to attend quarterly meetings of the Energy Council to assist and advise the LEP Board on energy matters.  

Should this position be of interest please do contact Caroline Illingworth at caroline.illingworth@lincolnshire.gov.uk for an informal conversation.  To apply please send a CV or covering letter to Amy O’Sullivan at the LEP at amy.o’sullivan@lincolnshire.gov.uk  by 31st August 2022. 

Find out more about the Energy Council here.