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Join East Durham Trust's mission to combat climate change and engage with the community as an Energy Advisor.
Overview
Salary
£27500
Location
East Durham, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
East Durham Trust is an organization passionate about fighting climate change and reducing carbon emissions in the community. Based in East Durham, it operates the Energising East Durham Programme, a community-led initiative responding to the energy crisis and climate emergency. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund until October 2029, the organization provides a dynamic and impactful work setting.
Role Summary
- Engage directly with community providing expert advice on home energy savings
- Conduct home assessments and provide energy efficiency advice
- Promote the service through various channels and events
- Recommend behavior changes and home improvements to reduce carbon emissions
- Work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends
Role Requirements
- Customer service or people-facing experience
- Excellent verbal and listening skills
- Knowledge of energy efficiency measures (full training provided)
- Organized, reliable, computer-literate with a strong interest in combating climate change
Application Process Details
- The part-time role requires working 20 hours per week
- Includes a Friday morning and at least a half day on Wednesday or Thursday
- The contract runs until 31st October 2029
- Interviews scheduled for Wednesday 18th March; please ensure availability
Organisation: East Durham Trust is committed to tackling climate change and helping the community reduce carbon emissions. We are located in East Durham and operate the Energising East Durham Programme, which is a community-led response to the energy crisis and the climate emergency. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund until October 2029, we offer a dynamic and impactful work environment.
The role: As an Energy Advisor, you will engage directly with the community to provide trusted, expert advice on home energy savings. This includes conducting home assessments, providing energy efficiency advice, and engaging the public at events and advice clinics. You will recommend behavior changes and home improvements to reduce carbon emissions and decarbonize energy use at home. The role requires working flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, and promoting the service through various channels.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have customer service or people-facing experience, excellent verbal and listening skills, and a friendly and professional attitude. Knowledge of energy efficiency measures is essential, though full training will be provided. You should be organized, reliable, computer-literate, and have a strong interest in combating climate change.
Benefits: The position offers 28 days holiday pro rata plus Bank Holidays, a Contributory Pension, TOIL system, Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, Access to training, Childcare Voucher Scheme, and free staff parking. You will also enjoy complimentary tea and coffee throughout the day.
Additional Information: This part-time role requires working 20 hours per week, including a Friday morning and at least a half day on Wednesday or Thursday. The fixed term contract runs until 31st October 2029. Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 18th March; please ensure availability.
