Technical Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to work within our Technical and
Outreach Team at Home Energy Scotland South East to assist households to install
micro-renewable technologies, advise on energy efficiency options for hard-to-treat properties
and provide specialist support for private rental sector landlords.

Based within the Home Energy Scotland advice centre at Changeworks, the role is predominantly
field-based and will require extensive travel throughout South East Scotland, so a driving
license is essential. You will join a skilled team with a focus on delivering an exceptional
customer journey which starts in our advice centre right through to a tailored in-home visit
which will identify suitable measures and potential available funding.

You’ll have a thirst for knowledge and the ability to inspire customers to take action.
Whether it’s a home visit, running a briefing session or presenting to a group of employees
you’ll be able to clearly explain complex technologies in a clear and friendly way. This role
will also involve engaging with householders at various events throughout the year where you
will be delivering advice to customers face to face.

Changeworks is Scotland’s leading environmental charity delivering solutions for low carbon
living. A trusted expert with over 30 years’ experience. Funded by the Scottish Government, we
deliver Home Energy Scotland advice centres in South East Scotland and Highlands and Islands on
behalf of Energy Saving Trust.

About us

Changeworks is a leading organisation dedicated to decarbonising Scotland’s homes and a just
transition to net zero. We deliver services in energy advice, retrofit management, and
decarbonisation solutions, alongside independent consultancy. Through partnerships across the
UK, we help accelerate the transformation of Scotland’s homes toward sustainability. 

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, Tuesday 1 July 2025

Interviews: Friday 4 July 2025

For further information about this post please contact Gordon Spowage at
[email protected]

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