Citizens Advice Hounslow is launching a vital new energy advice programme that tackles fuel poverty and supports vulnerable communities across Hounslow. We are looking for a dynamic, proactive, and passionate Energy Community Champion to drive our grassroots outreach strategy, build robust partnerships, and create a strong community of energy awareness.
Citizens Advice Hounslow is a well-established charity serving the London Borough of Hounslow. We work to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people who come to us for support. Our high-quality, agile advice service responds to the issues and needs of our community, always putting people first. Thanks to our dedicated team of staff and volunteers, we support over 16,000 clients each year through our face-to-face, telephone and digital services.
The Role
As our Energy Community Champion, you will lead outreach and engagement activities across community hubs, food banks, and local venues, identifying vulnerable residents who face barriers to accessing traditional advice services.
Your mission will be split between delivering awareness-raising workshops and pop-up events in the community (covering energy efficiency, financial capability, and carbon monoxide safety) and upskilling local partner organisations. By training frontline workers in "problem noticing" techniques, you will build seamless referral pathways that route complex energy cases directly into our energy casework team.
Please Note: Experience in energy advice or holding a City & Guilds Level 3 Energy Awareness qualification is highly desirable but not necessary, as full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Development: Assist with the roll out the Energy Redress project across Hounslow, targeting areas of high deprivation.
- Build Referral Networks: Establish and maintain strong partnerships with voluntary, community, and statutory organisations.
- Deliver Dynamic Training & Workshops: Run "pop-up" energy-saving awareness events and financial capability workshops for residents, and deliver energy efficiency training to professional partner staff.
- Impact Tracking & Administration: Use internal database tools to maintain GDPR-compliant records and contribute data for evaluation reports against fixed KPIs.
- Professional Standards: Work cooperatively with the broader Energy Team and complete a full Level 3 Energy Awareness qualification during your induction.
About You
We are looking for a confident communicator who thrives when speaking to groups and building networks. You should be highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a targeted environment.
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience in grassroots community engagement, outreach, or partnership working.
- Strong background in delivering training, presentations, or educational workshops to diverse audiences.
- Experience delivering programmes focused on financial capability, budgeting, or energy-saving measures.
- Excellent data and IT skills, with an understanding of the barriers faced by low-income or vulnerable communities.
- Commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service.
We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, pension contribution, and training and opportunities to continue your professional development.
We consider applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.
About Us
Young Life International is a fast-growing Christian charitable organisation. Our aim is to share the message of Jesus with young people all over the UK. We do this through building relationships with them and earning the right to be heard.
Our Operations team strives to help our staff and volunteers to thrive by anticipating, developing and delivering excellent operational services and our Finance team focuses specifically on providing excellent financial services in a Christ-centred way.
About the Role
As the Finance Co-ordinator you will build good relationships with the wider staff team and be a friendly and knowledgeable source of advice for all queries relating to finance. As a key member of the team, you will be the primary user of many existing processes, and will be the key person in implementing new systems we are planning to enable us to be more efficient. You thrive on knowing you are using both your numerical and organisational skills and your relational skills to support others.
More Details and How to Apply
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Welcome from the Operations Director
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How this role fits into the wider YLI and Operations Team
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Full Job Description and Person Specification
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Details of how to apply online (application form)
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Deadline and interview dates
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YLI Faith and Conduct Policies - check we're in alignment with one another's beliefs
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