Green Doctor Energy Advisor

Groundwork; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in London seeks a caring individual to join their Green Doctor team. The role involves advising vulnerable clients on energy savings through home visits and telephone support, along with installing energy-saving measures. Candidates should possess basic DIY skills and knowledge of energy efficiency. A full driving license is required. This fixed-term position offers ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Health Care Cash Plan

Ongoing training and development

Company vehicle for travel

Qualifications

• Passion for assisting vulnerable communities.
• Understanding of energy efficiency and energy saving methods.
• Experience in similar roles valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver home visits and telephone support to clients.
• Advise on energy savings and install measures.

Skills

People-person with a passion for helping the vulnerable

Basic practical DIY skills

Knowledge of energy efficiency

Ability to adapt approach

Comfortable with lone working

Full clean driving licence

Education

Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Contract: Fixed term until 31 October 2026, with a possibility to extend

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Do you want to work in a role where you can help make a difference to people who are at risk of living in fuel poverty? Do you want to be able to make a positive difference? Are you a caring and friendly person? If the answer is yes, then we want you to join our Green Doctor team!

The Green Doctors are part of the not-for-profit organisation Groundwork London and have been helping vulnerable people for over 19 years. We work with Local Authorities and Housing Associations to support those most in need. Your role will include delivering home visits and telephone support to advise people on how to save energy and money in the home, installing energy saving measures and helping households apply for grants.

Responsibilities

• Representing the team at local events run by various organisations
• Take part in regular training sessions to improve your skills and knowledge within the energy saving field

Benefits

• Employee Health Care Cash Plan
• Ongoing training and development along with qualifications in energy saving and retrofitting
• A Green Doctor van/car to travel to and from home visits

Key requirements

• A people-person with a passion for helping the vulnerable
• Basic practical DIY skills such as changing light bulbs, using basic tools (hammer/screwdriver)
• Knowledge of energy efficiency to provide in-home tailored energy saving advice
• Ability to adapt your approach to suit our client’s varying needs
• Ideally qualifications such as a Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA), NVQ Level 3 (6049-03) Provide Energy Efficiency Services, or City and Guilds Energy Awareness (6281-01) but relevant experience in the field will be considered
• You must be comfortable with lone working and effectively managing your own workload
• A full clean driving licence is required to be considered

If the above ticks a lot of boxes, please get in contact!

Closing date for applications: 29 September 2025

Interview date: 6–10 October 2025, via Teams

Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.