Energy Adviser
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,762.36 to £29,225.56 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | CARC invests in its staff and volunteers by providing the training skills and resources, enabling them to deliver a quality advice service. Other benefits include: Employer contribution to Workplace pension 3% Annual Leave: 29 days pa (pro rata) including 8 Bank Holidays An option to purchase an additional working week’s annual leave in a financial year (to be taken within that financial year) Additional holiday entitlement after completing 4 full years of service Up to 3 additional days annual leave, due to office/service being closed between Christmas and New Year A day off on your birthday or in the month of your birthday (this is in addition to annual leave entitlement) Flexible and hybrid working negotiable Learning and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Shopping and Lifestyle benefits scheme |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Fenland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Rural Cambs Citizens Advice Bureau Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | ER FEN022026 |
Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
What We’re Looking For:
- 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.
Role Details:
- 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
Who we are
- 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.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
What We’re Looking For:
- 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.
Role Details:
- 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
Who we are
- 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.
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