At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide advice on energy efficiency and renewable technologies to help households save costs.
- Company: Changeworks, a leading organisation in low-carbon living with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Flexible working, excellent pension scheme, 26 days holiday, plus 9 public holidays.
- Other info: Full training provided; must reside within the Orkney local authority area.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while tackling climate change.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and an understanding of domestic energy use.
The predicted salary is between 32280 - 32280 £ per year.
£29,417 to £32,280 per annum, pro rata, plus 8% employer pension contribution. 21 hours per week. Part-time, permanent. Orkney – Home based (remote for organisational reasons).
The energy crisis, rising energy prices and climate change continue to affect households across rural Scotland. We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Home Energy Scotland Highlands & Islands team, providing advice and support to householders across Orkney.
As a Home Energy Officer, you will deliver clear, independent and impartial advice on energy efficiency, renewable technologies and affordable warmth, helping people reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while keeping their homes warm. You will be an excellent communicator with good numeracy skills and an understanding of domestic energy use. The role requires occasional travel, including overnight stays, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. If you are passionate about low‑carbon living and supporting local communities, we would love to hear from you. Full training will be provided. To be eligible for this role, you must live within the Orkney local authority area.
About us: Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and we were nominated for employer of the year by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce this year. Our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too.
The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large‑scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area‑based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes. We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year. At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.
Closing date for applications: 11am, Monday, 24th August, 2026. Interviews: Week commencing 31 August 2026. For further information about this post please contact Magda Wydrych on 07387 020467.
Changeworks ~ delivering positive low carbon living.
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