Changeworks has advertised a part‑time Home Energy Officer post based in Orkney, a role intended to give local households practical, impartial advice on energy efficiency, renewable technologies and keeping homes warm amid rising energy costs and the ongoing climate emergency.
Role and practical details
The position is advertised as a permanent, part‑time post of 21 hours per week, with a salary of £29,417 to £32,280 pro rata and an employer pension contribution of 8%. The post is home‑based within the Orkney local authority area but requires occasional travel, including overnight stays, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Salary | £29,417–£32,280 (pro rata) |
| Hours | 21 hours per week (part‑time) |
| Pension | 8% employer contribution |
| Location | Home based in Orkney (remote working for organisational reasons) |
Purpose and responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the Home Energy Scotland Highlands & Islands team and provide clear, independent and impartial advice to householders across Orkney. The role centres on helping people reduce energy bills and carbon emissions while maintaining warm homes, through guidance on energy efficiency and low‑carbon heating options.
- Deliver one‑to‑one advice and support to local householders.
- Advise on energy efficiency measures and renewable technologies.
- Work with community members and projects to tackle fuel poverty and decarbonise homes.
Training, eligibility and employer background
Changeworks says full training will be provided. To be eligible applicants must live within the Orkney local authority area. The organisation highlights its Investors in People Platinum accreditation and recent nomination for employer of the year by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, noting strong internal staff support for the employer.
The recruitment follows increased national emphasis on reducing carbon emissions from buildings and addressing fuel poverty, which has prompted a rise in domestic retrofit and decarbonisation projects across Scotland. Changeworks describes the post as an important contribution to delivering its wider objectives to decarbonise homes at scale.
What this means locally
For Orkney residents the post offers an accessible point of contact for practical advice at a time when household energy costs remain a pressing concern. The requirement that the officer be based in Orkney is intended to ensure local knowledge and responsiveness to island‑specific issues such as housing types, remoteness and travel needs.
Prospective applicants should note the requirement for occasional travel, including overnight stays, which may be necessary to reach households across the archipelago.
Applications and further details are available from Changeworks' recruitment information for the Home Energy Officer post.
