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Job Title: Energy & Retrofit Advisor x6 Salary: £25,229 - £27,884 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Initially 18 months fixed term from December 2025 Location(s): Gateshead, Sunderland, North Tyneside, Newcastle, South Tyneside, Durham (6 posts). About the Employer This charity works across the UK helping communities find practical solutions to the challenges they face. They provide training and create jobs, reduce energy use and waste, re-connect people with nature and transform whole neighbourhoods. Step by step they'll go on changing places and changing lives until everywhere is vibrant and green, every community is strong enough to shape its own destiny and everyone can reach their potential. About the role Our client's Greener Living team is growing, and they are looking for passionate and community-minded Energy & Retrofit Advisors to join them as part of the North East Warm Homes Programme. In this exciting role, you will help households across the North East improve energy efficiency, reduce fuel poverty, and access retrofit opportunities. You'll work closely with Local Authorities, community organisations, and this organisation's 'Green Doctors' to deliver advice, engagement activities, and practical support to residents - particularly within the private rented sector. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in tackling climate change and supporting vulnerable households, while developing your career in sustainability and retrofit advice. Although this is a fixed-term post, there's potential for extension and professional growth within the organisation's expanding Greener Living team. About You This employer is looking for someone who is: Passionate about sustainability, community engagement, and helping people save energy. An excellent communicator who can adapt their approach to suit different audiences. Organised and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experienced (or interested in developing expertise) in domestic retrofit and energy efficiency advice. Willing to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends when needed. Experience in community engagement, energy advice, or retrofit is desirable, but full training and support will be provided. It's a unique and challenging role that gives you the chance to make a difference to people's lives every day. Closing date: Midnight on Monday 24th November 2025 Please note , should a a high volume of applications be received , this employer may look to close the role early, therefore it is recommend to complete your application early. Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Make yourself at home: Our client wants you to be yourself and they value everything that makes you unique. They recognise and celebrate your differences and together everyone will make the charity a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer they offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. This employer ensures that they provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that they organise. They are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Their safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people they appoint are suitable to work with children, young people and adults. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. No agencies please.

Make a difference every day with PDSA At PDSA, we re dedicated to improving the lives of pets and the people who love them. As a Fundraising Adviser, you ll play a vital role in helping us raise the funds that keep our veterinary services running, making a real difference to pets and their owners across the UK. If you re a great communicator with a passion for helping others and a drive to achieve goals, this could be the perfect role for you. About the role You ll be based in Sunderland, at our National Customer Service Centre (NCSC), located just 600 metres from our local PDSA Pet Hospital. Our centre has been running in its current form for nearly a decade and is home to a friendly team of 60 colleagues, a great mix of full- and part-time team members who work together to deliver excellent service and results. Over the years, the NCSC has evolved significantly, now handling a wide range of customer and supporter interactions. It s an energetic, supportive environment where every conversation helps make a difference. What you ll do Make inspiring outbound calls to engage supporters, encourage donations, and promote PDSA s work. Handle inbound calls related to fundraising with empathy and professionalism. Achieve personal and team income, service and quality targets. Build positive relationships with supporters through excellent communication and listening skills. Ensure accuracy and compliance with Data Protection and fundraising regulations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of PDSA s veterinary and fundraising activities. About you You ll bring: Experience working towards financial or operational targets. Excellent telephone and listening skills, with the ability to build rapport. A positive, solutions-focused approach. Confidence using computer systems and managing data accurately. Desirable experience includes: Customer service or complaint handling. Fundraising, sales or supporter engagement. What We Offer We are really passionate about being a great place to work, where people feel connected with what we do and where they feel they can make a genuine difference. This commitment has resulted in us being rated as one of the top 25 big organisations to work for in the UK according to Best Companies survey. In addition to being a great place to work, we offer a wide range of benefits, including: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), with option to buy/sell days. Special days off, including: A paid Volunteering Day A Celebration Day for something meaningful to you A dedicated Wellbeing Day to focus on yourself Generous pension scheme up to 10% employer contributions Free Life Assurance (4 x annual salary) Enhanced family leave (maternity, adoption & paternity) Retail, travel & leisure discounts through Fetch platform 15% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff vet services for pets About PDSA As the UK s leading veterinary charity, with 49 Pet Hospitals, we strive to improve pets lives through prevention, education and treatment. Every year our dedicated vet teams carry out 2.7 million treatments on 470,000 pets. Our national network of around 120 high street shops help us to provide these treatments through selling both donated and new goods. We believe that we work better together, so everyone from our vets, volunteers, shop teams and to our office support colleagues we are driven in our dedication and passionate about pets. Join us and help improve the lives of every pet. PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunity for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect. The closing date for this vacancy may be brought forward should we receive sufficient candidates.

Parts Advisor As a Car Parts Sales Advisor / Parts Advisor , you will play a key role in advising and assisting customers with their automotive parts needs, from car spares to accessories. With your knowledge of the automotive aftermarket industry, you will help ensure our customers receive the best advise on Car Parts and Accessories . We are a dynamic and growing Motor Factor, specialising in a comprehensive range of car parts , accessories , and other aftermarket automotive products . Due to our strategic expansion, we are looking for a dedicated and passionate Car Parts Sales Advisor / Automotive Parts person to join our friendly and supportive team. Location: Washington, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Sunderland, Durham, North Shields, Hebburn, Whickham, Stanley, Chester le Street, Houghton le Spring, Seaham, Darlington Salary: Up to 35K Basic + Bonus + Pension + 28 days annual leave inc BH Key Responsibilities: Advise customers on the sale of car parts , accessories , and specialist automotive products . Process orders through automated systems and ensure accurate dispatch of products. Maintain and manage stock levels to ensure customer orders are fulfilled in a timely manner. Assist with any other tasks and areas of the business as required. Develop and maintain excellent customer service and a strong rapport with customers. Work closely with the team to achieve sales targets and ensure customer satisfaction. The Ideal Candidate: Experience: Solid knowledge and experience in advising and selling car spares , accessories , and specialist car parts . Technical Mindset: A genuine interest in cars and a good understanding of the automotive aftermarket. Motor Factor Background: Previous experience in a Motor Factor environment would be a distinct advantage. Computer Literate: Proficiency in email, Word, Excel; experience with MAM software / MAM Autocat is advantageous but not essential. Customer Service Skills: Exceptional telephone manner and excellent communication skills. Team Player: Willingness to support and collaborate with colleagues in other areas of the business when necessary. How to Apply: To apply for this fantastic Parts Advisor role, please forward your CV to Robert Cox at Glen Callum Associates Ltd at or call (phone number removed) for more information. Job Ref: 4240RCA