We’re Hiring: Home Energy Advisor

August 12th, 2025

Recruitment


Home Energy Advisor Location: Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire Salary: £23,505 per annum Hours: Notionally 35 hours per week (flexible according to post demands) Overview of role Join our busy, growing team as a Home Energy Advisor, delivering face-to-face and telephone advice to householders. Your work will focus on home visits, community advice sessions, presentations, and events, providing impartial guidance on energy […]

Home Energy Advisor 
Location: Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire 
Salary: £23,505 per annum 
Hours: Notionally 35 hours per week (flexible according to post demands)


Overview of role

Join our busy, growing team as a Home Energy Advisor, delivering face-to-face and telephone advice to householders. Your work will focus on home visits, community advice sessions, presentations, and events, providing impartial guidance on energy efficiency and heating options. You’ll play a vital role in helping people reduce fuel bills and adopt low-carbon lifestyles.


Main duties

  • Deliver clear, impartial energy advice via home visits, phone, and community outreach.

  • Develop and implement community sessions and projects promoting sustainable energy use.

  • Build partnerships and represent Scarf at community and partner meetings.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of energy, affordable warmth, and water heating.

  • Record activity and outcomes using our bespoke CRM system, meeting targets and deadlines.

  • Work flexibly, including occasional outside normal hours.


Person specification

  • Experience in customer-facing, target-driven roles.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex advice simply.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM software.

  • Self-disciplined and able to manage workload independently.

  • Flexible approach to working hours.

  • A full driving licence is essential and non-negotiable due to travel requirements. Access to a vehicle is preferred but not required.

Salary & working hours

  • £23,505 per annum

  • Full-time, 35 hours per week with flexibility based on service needs.


About Scarf

Scarf is a charity and social enterprise with over 40 years’ experience providing free, impartial energy-saving advice across Scotland. We support households to reduce fuel bills and carbon emissions through advice on grants, energy efficiency, and heating solutions. Working closely with government and community partners, we make a real difference by tackling fuel poverty and encouraging low-carbon lifestyles.


Why join Scarf?

You’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to impactful community work. Scarf offers a supportive, quality-driven environment where your work genuinely helps people live warmer, greener lives.


How to apply

For full details of the role and person specification, please see the full job description here.

To apply, complete the online application form and attach your CV. Be sure to detail how your skills and experience match the role.

Application deadline: Wed 27th Aug
Interviews: In-person or via Teams