News and Jobs
This page is for sharing news about the greentech sector, whether in Oxfordshire or further afield, as well as relevant job opportunities arising, and to welcome new members. Our membership is full of active and vibrant organisations, often producing their own research or insights into their areas of expertise, as well as advertising for new people to join their teams, which we are pleased to showcase here.
Welcome to our most recent new members…
News
Switch Up Your Lunch campaign is calling workplaces and organisations in Oxfordshire to go veggie for the climate
On Monday 14th June, the annual Switch Up Your Lunch veg pledge campaign is inviting organisations across the county to “eat to beat climate change”. The campaign is supported by Oxfordshire Greentech, Good Food Oxford, Oxfordshire County Council, the Women in Sustainability Network and the Low Carbon Hub. You can sign up to the pledge here: https://goodfoodoxford.org/switchupyourlunch/
Oxfordshire Greentech is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Venture Summit \ Virtual Connect Global featuring a dedicated Cleantech track
A highly productive venture conference, this exclusive program is dedicated to showcasing early stage VCs, Corporate VCs and angel investors committed to funding venture backed, emerging and early stage Cleantech companies as well as showcasing over 100 Top Innovators.
Oxfordshire Greentech has made special arrangement for our network to receive a special discount of 20% off the existing “early bird” savings. This conference will be attended by the best people in the industry. Please register early to avoid disappointment.
Register Today & Save Click here https://bit.ly/3ad8ejn
If you’re a member of Oxfordshire Greentech, get in touch to receive a 20% discount code.
Government confirms 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars, unveils £20m electric vehicle package
The Government has confirmed that the ban on new petrol and diesel cars has been moved forward to 2030, following a lengthy consultation. There are some exceptions to the ban, with some plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and some full hybrids still able to be sold up until 2035.
The Government’s new £20m fun will assist research and development competition, for EV technology innovations Funding could potentially support zero-emissions emergency vehicles, charging infrastructure and battery recycling.
Read more here.
News
Founder member Seacourt’s environmental magazine
This 3rd edition is focused on 2021 and the key priorities that businesses are looking at from a sustainability perspective for this most critical of years. If anyone would like to receive a copy please email info@seacourt.net
Staying COVID-19 Secure in 2020
Life will not return to our old normal anytime soon and we will have to get used to maintaining social distancing for some time yet.
Read MD of LCMB Building Performance Ltd’s John O’Brien’s blog on how to stay secure…
Associate founder LCMB’s offer to OG members
LCMB Building Performance Ltd. are offering a one-hour free MS Teams, or face to face COVID secure consultation, to members of Oxfordshire Greentech on a free no obligation basis, if you have a workplace, building or estate related issue that you’d like to discuss.
Jobs
Sales Account Executive role
Green Unit
£23,000 – £25,000 (dependent on experience)
Business Sustainability Intern
Brill Power
Brill Power develops cutting-edge battery management hardware and software for stationary energy storage and electric vehicles.
The Business Sustainability Intern will take on an important project to review the environmental impact of Brill Power as a business and as a technology provider. They will get involved in setting the organisation’s strategic direction and influence how we communicate our impact and benefits. The person who fills this role will report to our Strategy and Operations Manager and work collaboratively with team members in the rest of the organisation.
This internship is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in tech and sustainability to get first-hand experience working for a deep-tech, environmentally-focused start-up.
Internship Opportunity
RO Group
RO Group is a 3rd generation family real estate and private equity investor with a focus on early stage cleantech and proptech.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the RO Group (www.rogroup.co.uk) for a paid internship over the summer months, with the chance of the role developing into a permanent appointment.
The internship will support the continued development of our early stage equity investment activities, involving sector research, company analysis and assistance on live transactions. It will also encompass research and analysis to support the wider group strategy and will give exposure to a range of sectors including technology, renewable energy, and commercial and residential development amongst others.
The role offers a significant personal development opportunity, working closely with the senior RO management team and gaining experience in an entrepreneurial environment.
Beyond academic achievement and experience to date, we are looking for candidates with a demonstrable enthusiasm for business, commercial awareness, and a natural curiosity as to how industries work, and how value is created across a range of sectors. You will be a self-starter who is able to show initiative and enterprise in an environment that encourages innovative thinking as we continue to develop our businesses.