Community Energy Advisor (Green Doctor) Birmingham

Groundwork NE & Cumbria; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Community Energy Efficiency Advisor to assist individuals in improving their energy efficiency and quality of life. This role involves working directly with communities, offering support and guidance. Applicants should have a full driving license and access to a vehicle. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including annual leave and a flexible working policy. Applications are due by 20 October 2025.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working policy

Health cashback scheme

Workplace pension

Free refreshments

Qualifications

• No previous energy-related experience necessary.
• A full driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Understand and manage energy use to save money and stay warm.
• Access grants, financial support and services that ease hardship.
• Install simple, practical energy-saving measures in homes.
• Gain confidence and skills through community workshops and events.
• Connect with other local services and support networks for wider wellbeing.

Job description

Overview

Salary: £25,279 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract type: Full time

Operational area: Birmingham hybrid remote

Location: Birmingham hybrid, one day per week to be worked in the Tipton office, with regular travel around West Midlands area when required. Access to own vehicle necessary.

Role description

Community Energy Efficiency Advisor – Green Doctor

Groundwork West Midlands is committed to helping communities overcome challenges and build brighter, healthier futures. We work with individuals and families facing poverty, offering practical support to improve wellbeing, reduce inequalities and foster community resilience. We are looking for a committed and compassionate Community Energy Advisor (Green Doctor) to join our team. In this vital role you’ll work directly with people in their homes and neighbourhoods, offering guidance, support and resources to help them stay warm, save money and improve their quality of life. Full training will be provided – no energy related experience necessary.

Website: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/greendoctor/

Responsibilities

• Understand and manage energy use to save money and stay warm.
• Access grants, financial support and services that ease hardship.
• Install simple, practical energy-saving measures in homes.
• Gain confidence and skills through community workshops and events.
• Connect with other local services and support networks for wider wellbeing.

A full driving licence is essential and access to your own vehicle is required for travel to homes around the region.

Why join us?

Join a supportive, mission-driven team making a real change in communities. We offer:

• A competitive salary of £25,279 per annum
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible working policy
• A health cash back scheme
• Workplace pension
• Free refreshments

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, please send an up-to-date CV and covering letter stating how your experience and qualifications meet the requirements of this role to: [e-mail]

Closing date: 20 October 2025

An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out for this post. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if a high number of applications are received.

Job Reference: SEPT25C001