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We’re Community Energy Plus – Cornwall’s energy advice charity. We help householders, landlords and communities in Cornwall use their energy better to enjoy warmer, energy efficient homes as part of a more sustainable, low carbon future.

Since 1998, we have worked in partnership with a wide range of public, private and third sector organisations to support a variety of innovative projects relating to energy efficiency and renewable energy, including community ownership models.

A principal focus of our activities is to provide practical help, high quality advice and guidance to address issues faced by many householders living in cold, damp, and poorly insulated properties. We aim to help householders out of fuel poverty and reduce the consumption of unnecessary amounts of energy within the household.

We’re working closely with community groups to promote sustainability; the benefits of collective action; and to support established community groups and encourage the development of new community organisations.

We act as an information gateway, providing a reliable and trusted source of information through research, advice and guidance on the full range of energy and sustainability issues.

Small Business & Community Energy Adviser

We are recruiting an adviser to join our Energy Advice team to work on a range of projects to promote energy efficiency and the transition to a low carbon economy across Cornwall. The job brief is to work with small businesses, Private Sector landlords and the management committees of community assets to assist them to improve their buildings’ energy efficiency and to help them adopt the full range of low carbon technologies.

Knowledge about energy management in a business environment is essential for this role, so we are looking for someone who has previous experience in providing business focused advice services. An element of the role will involve landlord liaison and requires a registered Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA).

Our Energy Advisers are people who:

  • are committed to providing high quality advice services,
  • are passionate about making a lasting difference for all communities across Cornwall,
  • have an approachable outlook and can communicate with people of all backgrounds,
  • are flexible and can take a collaborative approach to teamwork, and
  • are prepared to learn new skills.

This is a full-time role, actively working across the whole of Cornwall and will include a range of activities including energy auditing and liaising with a variety of organisations in the energy supply chain.

Essential qualifications & knowledge

  • The successful candidate will be an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA). Please include details of the accrediting body and how long registered
  • BA or BSc Degree in a relevant subject or relevant work experience
  • Knowledge of the energy sector and SMEs in Cornwall
  • Knowledge of energy efficiency, resource efficiency and low carbon technologies

Essential Skills and experience

  • Very good verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate technical information to business owners and managers.
  • Confident in speaking in professional settings, and giving presentations to small groups.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively.
  • Providing information accessibly in person, on the phone and by other media.
  • Proven track record in understanding and delivering business improvements through energy and resource efficiency.
  • Proven track record of supporting organisations/people to reduce carbon, waste and water demands.
  • At least 1 years’ experience providing business focussed advice services.
  • Able to analyse the data that is generated by RdSAP to produce Energy Performance Certificates.
  • A full driving licence and access to a car. (Note: significant weekly mileage is anticipated with this role, the costs of which will be covered, but reliability of transport is important).

Please read Application Pack for more information before making an application for this role.

The Important Details:

Contract: Ideally, this is a full-time role, but we are open to part time/flexible working arrangements with the right individual.

Duration: Initially, a one-year contract with the likelihood of an extension as the service grows.

Location: Our office is based in Truro, but the Small Business & Community Energy Adviser will deliver on-site and distant energy efficiency support to businesses throughout Cornwall; remote working, and potentially some evening and weekend work will be required.

Salary: range £28,884 to £30,361 depending on experience.

Start date: as soon as possible.

Further details: Please email tim@cep.org.uk to arrange an informal chat about the role and how a successful candidate could deliver this role.

Application process: Please email recruitment@cep.org.uk attaching your CV and a covering letter describing your motivations and suitability for the role; please note the expectations for the role set out in the Application Pack.

Please include in subject line of your email: Vacancy – Small Business & Community Energy Adviser and Your name.

Application Deadline: We are keen to fill this position as soon as possible and will make an appointment as soon as we have identified a suitable candidate. Therefore, an early application is recommended.