Debt and Energy Adviser

Apply before 4pm on 25 August 2025.

Job summary

Salary
£25,762 – £29,225 per annum, depending on experience
Location
Huntingdon
Workplace
Office based
Contract
Permanent
Hours per week
37

How to apply

You can check for more information and how to apply.

Interviews will take place on 1 September 2025.

About the role

Join Citizens Advice Rural Cambs and make a real difference.

We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Debt and Energy Adviser to support clients facing financial hardship and fuel poverty. This is a rewarding role where you’ll provide tailored advice across multiple channels, face-to-face, phone, email, and online, helping people navigate debt, money management, and energy issues.

This is not a Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) funded position

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality advice and casework in line with Financial Conduct Authority and MaPS standards.

• Support clients with budgeting, debt options, energy bills, and accessing grants.

• Work in various locations including our contact centre and outreach locations.

• Maintain accurate case records and manage your own caseload.

• Contribute to research and campaigns to drive systemic change.

• Build partnerships with local agencies and stakeholders.

• Stay up to date with legislation and complete relevant training.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Experience in debt and energy advice.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to support vulnerable clients with complex needs.

• Willingness to obtain CertMAP and National Energy Action Level 3 Energy Awareness qualifications.

• Proficient in IT and case management systems.

• Access to a vehicle for travel (mileage allowance paid).

Desirable:

• Citizens Advice generalist adviser qualification.

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in debt and/or energy advice.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and inclusive team.

• Help shape local services and influence national policy.

• Opportunities for professional development and accreditation.

We’re Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme that supports employers to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people.