Foreword

Energy is Top of the Agenda in 2008…  Energy Secretary John Hutton recently announced proposals for up to 33GW offshore wind energy and for a 350MW wood-chip fuelled electricity generating plant in South Wales;  Australian PM, Kevin Rudd ratified the Kyoto Protocol and the US has agreed to establish "deep cuts" in global emissions.

During 2007 Allen & York’s Energy Group helped a record number of professionals find a wide variety of Renewables, Low Carbon, Climate Change and Energy Management roles in UK and overseas.  The market opportunities are there and we have the expertise to help you.

In this issue of Sustainable Selection please find a selection of our latest job opportunities, industry comment from the Claverton Energy Group and a helpful piece for job-seekers from Laura Harbour on “Questions to ask at Interview”.  The whole team here at Allen & York’s Energy Group thank you for your continuing support and wish you all a Merry Christmas and prosperous 2008.

Wind Development Manager
SALARY: £36-52k	Location: London/ Sheffield
A professional with proven experience in wind energy, either project development or consultancy and knowledge of UK wind energy developments is required to build a team and further develop the consultancy business in wind energy.

Carbon Management Consultant
SALARY: Upto £40k	Location: Homebased
Established energy consultancy seek degree qualified consultant with proven track record to lead carbon management projects in large organisations across industry and commerce.

Commercial Manager
SALARY: Up to £50k	Location: Northampton
Strategic professional with strong management and negotiation skills is required to drive a growing power contracting team at Infinis - a leading independent generator of renewable energy.

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