Energy Advice Officer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Energy Advice Officer, where you'll provide essential energy-saving advice to vulnerable households in Rossendale. This fixed-term contract role focuses on empowering communities to reduce energy costs and improve efficiency through hands-on support and collaboration with local services. Your work will be key in fostering sustainable practices and enhancing the wellbeing of the community.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Contribution to community empowerment

Fixed-term contract until March 2026

Qualifications

• Experience in providing tailored energy-saving advice.
• Ability to work with vulnerable households.
• Skills in partnership building with local organisations.

Responsibilities

• Support households facing fuel poverty with tailored advice.
• Install low-tech energy-saving measures.
• Conduct community drop-ins and energy advice events.

Skills

Proactive support

Energy efficiency knowledge

Community engagement

Education

Relevant qualification in energy management or social services

Job description

We're looking for a passionate and proactive Energy Advice Officer to join our team, based in Rossendale.

In this dynamic role, you'll support households facing or at risk of fuel poverty by offering practical, tailored energy-saving advice both remotely and through home visits.

You'll play a key role in reducing energy costs for vulnerable households by installing low-tech energy-saving measures such as LED lightbulbs and radiator reflector panels, while empowering them with the knowledge to use energy more efficiently. Your work will include community drop-ins, energy advice events, and partnership building with local organisations to ensure holistic support—including referrals to services for debt management, wellbeing, and employment.

Please note this role is a Fixed-Term Contract lasting until the 31st of March 2026.

About Newground Together

Newground Together is an independent charity supporting people in their local community. It is part of the Together Housing Group. Its aim is to empower people to create sustainable communities that are connected, resilient, healthy, and prosperous. As a non-profit organisation, any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of the local communities where we work. We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.