The Early Career Network
Our Early Career Network supports professionals at the start of their careers in offshore renewable energy by promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange across the sector. By strengthening connections across the community and between industry and academia, we aim to drive the development of this rapidly evolving sector and accelerate progress towards Net Zero.
Early Career Committee – Vacancies
The Early Career Committee is expanding, and we’re looking for enthusiastic members to help shape the network's future activities.
The Early Career Committee plays a vital role in shaping the direction of our Early Career Network. Over the past two years, the Committee has helped create a welcoming environment and engaging activities that support early career development.
Committee:
- Co-Leads (2)
- Deputy - applications being received
- Communications Officer
- Engagement Co-Ordinator – applications being received
- Industry Representative – applications being received
We are now seeking new members to join this enthusiastic team. These voluntary roles offer a valuable opportunity to shape the Early Career Network, build connections, and support the appointee’s professional development.
Current vacancies
Engagement Coordinator
The appointee for this role will help plan and deliver Early Career events and activities for the Early Career Network. Working alongside the Supergen ORE Hub team and the wider Early Career Committee, the individual will support the coordination of logistics. Additionally, the appointee will seek outreach opportunities for the Early Career Network to help increase visibility, suggesting ideas to the Supergen ORE Hub team and the Early Career Committee. This could be within research, industry, policy or public engagement. As a committee member, you’ll play an active role in fostering collaboration by highlighting opportunities within the community.
Industry Representative
This newly established role will focus on the representation of the interests of early career professionals working in industry/commercial settings in the Network’s activities. The appointee for this role will work within a relevant industrial/commercial setting and have a strong network and understanding of current trends in the offshore renewable energy sector. Working alongside the Supergen ORE Hub team and the wider Early Career Committee, the appointee will bring their industry insight to help strengthen connections between academia and industry and highlight opportunities for collaboration.
Deputy
A new role of Deputy is being established within the Committee to support the Co-Leads to represent the network. The appointee will be involved in all aspects of the Committee, from event logistics and promotion to representing the Committee at meetings, as well as supporting the Co-Leads with the overall direction and creative thinking on how to develop the activities within the Network. The Deputy will also act as a representative for the wider Network, voicing members’ perspectives and contributing ideas to help shape future activities. Working alongside the Supergen ORE Hub team and the wider Early Career Committee, this role offers valuable leadership experience and the opportunity to shape the Early Career Network. It is expected that the Deputy will be considered for the vacant role of Lead/Co-Lead in mid-2026.
Details
- A 12-month, voluntary position.
- Working alongside the Early Career Committee and the Supergen ORE Hub team.
Requirements
We ask that applicants meet the following criteria:
- Be in the early stages of their career, either in academia or an industry/commercial setting (see definition below).
- Commit time to attend online planning meetings and key events (including the Annual Assembly and Early Career Forums). Whilst it varies throughout the year, it might average around one meeting a month.
- Be willing to contribute to tasks, particularly in the lead-up to events.
- Liaise effectively with members of the Network and the wider community and bring an active network of early career contacts within the offshore renewable energy community to help represent broader perspectives to the Supergen ORE Hub team.
- Have the support of your supervisor or line manager to commit time to this voluntary role.
Our flexibility and support
This is a voluntary role, and we are hugely grateful to the Committee for their time and efforts. While we ask for a commitment to the responsibilities outlined above, we recognise the need for balance with your primary job, and we aim to be flexible and supportive.
Application process
Applications are welcomed in the following format:
1) A 1-page (A4) CV that demonstrates your career stage to satisfy eligibility.
2) A 1-page (A4) statement which outlines your suitability for the role, including the reasons for applying, a commitment to engagement with the requirements of the role, and an indication as to your connection with the wider early career community.
3) Please state which role(s) you are interested in
Please submit your application by email to supergenOREHub@plymouth.ac.uk by the deadline of COP Monday 1 December 2025.
Assessment process
All eligible applications will be reviewed by the Early Career Committee and Supergen ORE Hub Directors and a decision will be made by mid-December.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Supergen ORE Hub supports the value of the diversity of its staff and stakeholders, enabling all to realise their full potential by valuing the contribution of everyone and recognising and harnessing the benefits that differences can bring. The Supergen ORE Hub is committed to eliminating unlawful discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity and good relations across and between the defined equalities groups in all their relevant functions. Accordingly, no eligible applicant will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity or national origins, religion, or similar philosophical belief, spent criminal conviction, age or disability. Equally, all applications will be assessed on equal terms, regardless of the sex, age and/or ethnicity of the applicant. Applications will therefore be assessed and graded on their merits, in accordance with the criteria and the aims and objectives set for the call.
Definition
We are looking for individuals working in a UK-based offshore renewable energy setting in the following circumstances:
- Industry/commercial setting - first 6 years in the sector
- Post-Doctoral Research Assistants.
- Early Career Academic Staff - less than 3 years from first academic appointment
Whilst we welcome final year PhD students in the wider Early Career Network activities, the committee roles are better suited to those who are at a slightly later stage in their career.
Queries
For any queries, please email supergenOREHub@plymouth.ac.uk
