NGC launches search for industry champions

The National Geothermal Centre (NGC) has launched a nationwide call for industry leaders and emerging experts to become official NGC Champions, supporting its mission to accelerate the deployment of geothermal energy around the UK. Geothermal energy is a proven, low-carbon technology with significant untapped potential. With the right support, it has been projected that this clean energy system could deliver up to 10GW of heat and 1.5GW of electricity to UK homes and business by 2050, helping cut emissions, strengthen energy security and create around 50,000 skilled jobs nationwide.

As the UK’s trusted, independent geothermal expert, the NGC combines longstanding technical knowledge with real-world project delivery experience. Working hands-on with the Government, industry and communities, the not-for-profit organisation supports projects from early feasibility through to operational delivery, helping turn geothermal opportunity into reality.

To support its growing programme of work, the NGC is seeking to appoint a range of voluntary NGC 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 the organisation’s ambition to build a thriving UK geothermal ecosystem.

Clean energy opportunity
National Geothermal Centre CEO Dr Charlotte Adams said: “Geothermal energy represents one of the UK’s most reliable and under-used clean energy opportunities. Building a geothermal nation will require collaboration across industry, academia and the Government, and the NGC Champions programme is about bringing together the expertise and passion needed to make that happen.

“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 long-standing 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. If successful upon application, they will also be invited to be part of the organisation’s advisory board.

Applications are now open, and interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter (maximum two pages) and CV (maximum three pages) to: . The deadline for submissions is 23 March and there will be an expectation to commit around five hours per month. The successful cohort of NGC Champions will be announced later this year.