Community Energy Adviser x2 (East Riding)
£27,334 (pro rata)
15 – 30 hours per week (2 positions)
Fixed term contract (end date: 31st March 2026)
From 1st April 2025, and thanks to funding from Northern Gas Networks, we will be starting an exciting new ‘Warm Homes Healthy People’ project to extend our offer of energy advice into East Riding of Yorkshire (as defined as the area covered by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, this excludes Hull).
We are looking for two Community Energy Advisers who can
- raise awareness of our energy advice service in the East Riding area
- deliver energy outreach sessions to community groups, and
- provide 1-2-1 practical advice, support and advocacy to help households reduce their energy bills and be safe, warm and well.
There will be a specific emphasis on supporting older people in this area.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, empathetic and wants to make a difference to people. You will have excellent communication skills, an understanding of the current challenges facing low income and vulnerable households, and experience of working in the voluntary sector and/or within local communities. Knowledge of energy saving issues and ways to reduce bills is desirable, but training and support will be provided.
More information
Hours
We have a total of 45 hours of work available through this project (1.2FTE). This means we are looking for two people and are flexible in terms of how we split this work. When you apply, please can you state how many hours you are interested in working, from 2 days per week (15 hours) up to 4 days per week (30 hours).
Location
The roles will be home-based but will involve some travelling within the East Riding area. As such, we are looking for at least one of the successful candidates to be living in the East Riding area.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering statement explaining how you meet the Person Specification to kate@yorkshireenergydoctor.org.uk
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kate Urwin on 07738 818391 or email kate@yorkshireenergydoctor.org.uk
Application deadline: 12pm on Monday 24th March.
Interview date: Friday 4th April (interviews will be held on Zoom)