Energy Adviser

Energy Adviser – Empowering Communities, Tackling Fuel Poverty, Driving Sustainability

We are looking for a passionate and community-focused Energy Adviser to support residents across Huntingdonshire, Fenland, and East Cambridgeshire (rural Cambridgeshire).

This project delivers a community‑based, face‑to‑face energy advice service, providing in‑person support within local community settings to reach vulnerable households living in rural areas.

The goal is to reduce energy costs, improve home comfort, and lower carbon emissions. As an adviser, you’ll work directly with local communities to deliver measurable social, economic, and environmental benefits, empowering residents to manage energy challenges sustainably and effectively.

• Provide tailored energy advice in accessible community spaces and client homes.
• Help households manage energy use to build financial resilience.
• Promote sustainable practices and energy efficiency.
• Strengthen community ties and ensure equitable access to support.
• Build strong relationships with partners, stakeholders and community groups.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for social impact and environmental sustainability.
• A proactive attitude with the passion and drive to support vulnerable people in their communities, manage your own workload effectively, and contribute to the development and long‑term success of the project.

• Location:
  
  Rural Cambridgeshire (with travel to meetings at offices/locations as required)
• Hours:
  
  Full time (37 hours FTE) and part‑time hours available.
• Salary: £25,762.36 – £29,225.56 per annum (pro‑rata, depending on experience)
• Contract Type:
  Fixed term to 30th June 2027
• Reporting to:
  Community Energy Advice Project Lead

• Citizens Advice Rural Cambs is a local charity, entirely funded by grants and donations, serving at the heart of our community, covering Fenland and Huntingdonshire, and also through specific project funding East Cambridgeshire.
• We are a member of national Citizens Advice.
• Citizens Advice Rural Cambs values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.

Citizens Advice Rural Cambs is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, or type of veteran status.