Energy adviser

Energise Sussex Coast Ltd; Eastbourne, Wealden; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

City & Guilds energy advisor training

Retrofit advice training

Job summary

Energise Sussex Coast Ltd is seeking a part-time Energy Advice Outreach Worker to deliver high-quality energy advice across rural East Sussex. The role involves visits to communities, talks, home visits, and telephone appointments, with an emphasis on supporting fuel-poor residents.

A car is required, and training including City & Guilds energy advisor and retrofit advice is provided. Ideal candidates will be proactive, organised, and comfortable working in community settings, with regular team

Qualifications

• Own car required.
• Interest in energy advice and community engagement.
• Full induction and City & Guilds energy advisor training provided.

Responsibilities

• Give energy advice in rural locations across East Sussex.
• Give energy themed talks to local groups.
• Deliver telephone energy advice appointments.
• Carry out home visits to provide energy advice.
• Ensure client records are filled in promptly and are kept up to date.
• Make referrals to other support organisations when additional help is needed.
• Support with data collection and monitoring, as required by funders.
• Adhere to ESC policies including safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality.
• Attend monthly in-person team meetings in Hastings and work cooperatively with the advice service team.

Skills

Own car

Job description

This new role will take our energy advice service to people in rural areas across East Sussex. You will visit communities across East Sussex to provide high-quality energy advice to help residents, including those in fuel poverty to save money and save energy.

• Hours: 30 hours a week (mainly on weekdays in office hours & an average of 1 weekend day a month, to be agreed with manager).
• Contract: Fixed term contract until 30th September 2028, with a possibility of extension, subject to funding.
• Location: The majority of your time will be spent in outreach locations in rural areas across East Sussex, including Rother, Wealden and near Eastbourne.
• Requirements: You will need to have your own car.
• Training offered: Full induction, City & Guilds energy advisor and retrofit advice training provided.

Responsibilities

• Give energy advice in rural locations across East Sussex.
• Give energy themed talks to local groups.
• Deliver telephone energy advice appointments.
• Carry out home visits to provide energy advice.
• Ensure client records are filled in promptly and are kept up to date.
• Make referrals to other support organisations when additional help is needed.
• Support with data collection and monitoring, as required by funders.
• Adhere to ESC policies which include safeguarding, data protection, and confidentiality.
• Attend monthly in-person team meetings in Hastings and work cooperatively with other members of the advice service team.