Home Energy Advice Officer - United Kingdom - South Holland

Description

We are recruiting Home Energy Advice Officers here at East Lindsey District Council.

Our Home Energy Advice Officer roles provide anopportunity for you to be part of a demonstrator project aimed at supporting local residents to live better in their own homes. This innovative programme includes providing a visible presence in our communities to ensure no individual is left behind as we seek to improve the energy efficiency of properties throughout the region and make homes warmer and more affordable to run.

If you are passionate about helping others and have a track record of providing face-to-face support and advice, then this is an exciting way to make a difference Part of the project will involve supporting a new programme of ERIC the Energy Van events, taking knowledge and expertise out into local communities and providing a showcase for domestic retrofit information and support.

The role will be primarily home-based but will require travel throughout the District and may support work into Boston and South Holland as the project progresses. You will be part of a large team focusing on delivering multi-million pound schemes of domestic retrofit with opportunities for you to develop your skills across a range of disciplines.

The nature of the role means that working with other partner agencies will be crucial to ensure safeguarding and cross-referral of service users where appropriate to ensure the best outcomes for residents across a number of areas.

The role will require a flexible approach to working with the requirement to attendevening and weekend commitments such as community events and meetings. While a background in energy efficiency would be beneficial, full training will be provided,giving the opportunity for you to grow your knowledge and understanding in this growing sector.

What we need from you:

• Previous experience of delivering in-person support and advice

• An excellent communicator - both written and verbal and competent with IT

• Five GCSEs or equivalent including maths and English

• Full driving licence

• Flexible approach to meeting the needs of a wider Team

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities

*Certain restrictions may apply

We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Sarah Baker on

The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.

The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant. In signing these pledges the Council is affirming its support for colleagues.

The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.