Do you want to help people save on their bills and have warmer, healthier homes next winter? Are you worried about climate change and want to do something to help? If so, this role might be for you. It aims to bring advice on how to save energy.
What difference will you make?
You will help people in your community to save money and save energy You will be contributing to projects supporting renewable energy and energy saving actions and behaviours. As a network of Energy Champions we are working to help our region become less reliant on power markets, have a reduced carbon footprint and gain more knowledge about energy efficiency.
What are we looking for?
What skills, characteristics and experience do you need? * At least 3 years experience in customer service/advice or people facing roles - you must enjoy meeting people * Excellent verbal and listening skills, and a good dose of empathy * A friendly and professional attitude towards the public * at least 3 years experience - of being organised and reliable with good time management (project/event management skills) * at least 3 years experience of office and administration skills, computer literate and willing to learn * Interest in and some knowledge of energy efficiency measures and ways people can save money and energy at home (full training will be provided) * Enthusiasm for combatting climate change by reducing and decarbonising energy use
What will you be doing?
Greensand Community Energy Group (Flitwick and Ampthill area) works with Buzz Community Energy Group (Linslade and Leighton Buzzard area) and River Ivel Community Energy Group (Biggleswade area). This volunteer role is for someone who wants to take practical action on climate change and who enjoys working with people. What does an Energy Champion do? * Gives energy efficiency advice to people in the local community * Recommends behaviour change and home improvements to reduce energy use * Flexible working including the opportunity for some evenings and weekends * Completes Energy Champion training * Supports vulnerable and non-digital people with advice * Works with a team or a colleague, but also follows our Lone Worker and Safeguarding policies when working alone What do you gain? * Do something different and fun. * Challenging and interesting, but not overly pressurised * Flexible working hours of your choice * Experience and travel expenses * A reference to help gain paid employment if required. Apply through Reach initially. A Driving Licence and permission to work in the UK are required. Also, please see the attached Job Description for full details of what you will do.