Contract type: 12 Months, Fixed term
Number of hours per week: 37.5 hours per week.
Working pattern: Mon – Fri, with occasional weekend/evening work
Hourly rate of pay £13.85 (London)
Responsible to: Daniel Brittle
Location: London
Anticipated Start Date: 8th September 2025
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 like you to join our Green Doctor team!
About the Green Doctors
The Green Doctors are part of the Not-for-profit organisation Groundwork London and have been helping vulnerable people for over 18 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. Other duties also include;
The Role
The Green Doctor Trainee will work alongside our experienced Green Doctors (Groundwork community workers with specialisms in providing energy advice) to help residents with their energy bills and well-being in their homes. This includes delivering telephone advice, assisting with home visits, fitting small energy-saving measures, and taking part in promotional activities to spread the word about our service. You will learn how to use equipment and tools, gather and record data accurately, and ultimately provide high-quality advice to help people who are most in need.
We are seeking an individual who is motivated to develop a career in the energy advice sector, and who is committed to supporting vulnerable people to act more sustainably, to stay warm and well in their homes, and to reduce their household bills.
As part of a small team, communication and team-working skills will be essential, as will a willingness to travel to support customers within an agreed geographical area.
The ideal candidate will be approachable, professional and motivated to learn. We’ll help you to gain the technical qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience needed, provided you commit to a structured programme of learning alongside other Trainees. The role will involve working in communities and supporting vulnerable people in their homes, so interpersonal skills and a commitment to working safely and responsibly will be critical.
In Return you will get
• 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
We are Looking for Someone who Ticks the Majority of the Below
* Motivation and a willingness to learn
* Interest in local and global environmental issues
* Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds
* Confidence when dealing with customers face-to-face and on the phone
* Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a small team
* Time management and organisational skills
* A good understanding of IT (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Zoom)
* Confident in English and Maths
* Compliance with appropriate background checks
* A full clean driving license is required for this role
If the above ticks a lot of boxes, please get in contact!
Apply now!
Download the Job Description, Person Specification and Groundwork London Prospectus below; and complete the application form provided.
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday 15th August
Interviews will take place: 20 th to 22 nd August
Appointment to this role is subject to a basic 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.
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