Membership and Compliance Officer

About the Green Gas Certification Scheme

The Green Gas Certification Scheme (GGCS) runs a platform for the issuing, transfer, and retirement of Renewable Gas Guarantees of Origin (RGGOs). RGGOs are electronic certificates that are issued to green gas producers. They represent green gas producers have injected into the grid and can then be transferred between a variety of counterparties, such as gas suppliers and commodity traders, before being allocated to gas consumers. Gas consumers can then claim to have used green gases such as biomethane, rather than fossil gas.

The GGCS ensures that only one RGGO is issued for each unit of biomethane injected, that those units are transferred securely, and only ever allocated to one consumer. By doing so we provide certainty that green gases are not double counted.

Within our membership we have over 100 biomethane production sites and over 100 companies which trade RGGOs. RGGOs are used by well-known energy suppliers such as British Gas and Good Energy to provide evidence of having supplied their customers with green gas, as well as by a range of companies large and small, such as Nando’s and Liverpool FC.

What’s the job?

We are looking for a dedicated and self-motivated Membership and Compliance Officer to play an important role in the operation of the Scheme. You will report to the Scheme Director and support the work of our existing staff.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• assessing evidence of biomethane production and determining the right number of Renewable Gas Guarantees of Origin (RGGOs) to issue;
• reviewing compliance information provided by biomethane producers; and
• communicating with GGCS members by email and telephone.

What are we looking for?

Essential requirements for the role include:

• excellent attention to detail;
• ability to follow processes accurately;
• ability to work as part of a team;
• good written communication skills;
• great time management skills and ability to meet deadlines; and
• knowledge of MS Office in particular Excel.

Desirable requirements for the role include:

• understanding of and interest in renewable energy/environmental sector.

If your skills and experience meet these requirements, please get in touch.

What we are offering

This is an opportunity to join our team at a period of rapid growth in the renewable energy sector. You will have the chance to learn on the job with regular training opportunities where you will gain knowledge and experience of the biomethane industry. We are offering this role on a one-year contract which is extendable.

• Salary - £30k per annum
• Location - hybrid with between 2 and 5 days a week working from our Central London office
• 25 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Access to cycle to work and annual travelcard scheme
• Health insurance covering dental and optician costs (after 6 months employment)

About Renewable Energy Assurance

The GGCS is one of the schemes run by Renewable Energy Assurance. Our mission is to provide trusted, independent assurance that builds confidence across the circular economy and renewable sector. We carry out a range of assurance activities falling under three headings: consumer codes, certification schemes and registration schemes. Further information is available on our website – Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd - About (realschemes.org.uk). While working at with us you will have the opportunity to learn more about a range of topics, from solar PV and electric vehicles to composting and sustainable packaging.