Applications open for 'geothermal champions'
The National Geothermal Centre (NGC), UK, is looking for industry leaders and experts to become official NGC champions.
The NGC is seeking to build a geothermal nation in the UK by accelerating the deployment of geothermal energy.
To support its growing programme of work, the NGC is seeking to appoint a range of voluntary champions from across academia, industry, policy and the wider energy sector for a three-year tenure.
These ambassadors will play a key role in helping to shape and inform the organisation’s outputs, strengthen collaboration across the sector, and support ambitions to build a thriving UK geothermal ecosystem.
The NGC believes this system could deliver up to 10GW of heat and 1.5GW of electricity to UK homes and businesses by 2050, helping cut emissions, strengthen energy security and create around 50,000 skilled jobs nationwide.
NGC CEO Dr Charlotte Adams says, ‘We are looking for individuals who want to play an active role in shaping the future of geothermal in the UK – helping us accelerate deployment, share knowledge and ensure geothermal becomes a cornerstone of the UK’s low-carbon energy system.’
Candidates are expected to demonstrate either longstanding experience within the geothermal sector or promising early-career contributions that show strong potential to advance geothermal deployment.
Applicants should also have a track record of supporting – or a clear willingness to support – the NGC’s work and must be free from conflicts of interest relating to employer or organisational affiliations.
NGC champions will contribute insight and expertise to help inform industry guidance, policy engagement and technical outputs, while acting as advocates for the role geothermal energy can play in delivering the UK’s net-zero ambitions. There will be an expectation to commit around five hours per month.
If successful upon application, they will also be invited to be part of the NGC’s advisory board.
The not-for-profit organisation supports geothermal projects from early feasibility through to operational delivery, working hands-on with government, industry and communities.
Applications are now open, and interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter (max two pages) and CV (max three pages) to info@ukngc.com. The submission deadline is Monday 23 March, and the successful cohort will be announced later this year.
