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CAfS delivers the crucial Climate and Carbon Literacy training strand of the Zero Carbon Cumbria project. Carbon Literacy training, delivered by our team of expert contractor Climate Trainers, inspires the behaviour change needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It increases knowledge, understanding, confidence and sense of agency by providing people, communities and organisations with the information, training, support, networks and tools they need to make positive changes. It enables informed decision making. Recipients feel empowered to make changes to their lives at home and at work, share their learning and driving positive environmental changes. You can find out more [...]

Closing date: 9am on Monday 25 November Help us achieve a zero carbon Cumbria by 2037 The Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership is the largest initiative of its kind in the country, bringing together a large and diverse group of organisations to plan and deliver Cumbria’s pathway to net zero carbon by 2037. We want a zero carbon Cumbria by 2037 – Can you help us? Our way of life in Cumbria and beyond is under rapidly increasing threat from the impact of climate change. So we’re looking for an exceptional chair person to lead the Strategic Oversight [...]

Help CAfS shape the future of Cumbria. We are looking for dedicated, passionate individuals to join our board of trustees. This exciting role will empower you to make a real difference for the planet while also allowing you to grow professionally, develop new skills and knowledge, expand your network, and enhance your leadership abilities. We are searching for trustees who want to: Be part of the dedicated team that makes up Cumbria's leading climate change charity. Work with a variety of stakeholders to support diverse community projects tackling climate change right here in Cumbria. Direct and streamline [...]

This exciting new role will establish a Low Carbon Food steering group, liaising with the group and key stakeholders to identify research topics to support the transition to a low carbon food economy in Cumbria. The successful candidate will appoint and manage contractors and the £10k research budget, and disseminate the findings of the research as widely as possible. The post holder will work with stakeholders to promote low carbon food through their networks, and collaborate with the Cumberland Food Partnership to develop a sustainable food and drink charter for Cumbrian organisations/businesses. The role will oversee the on-going development [...]

Cold to Cosy Homes Cumbria is expanding its service to deliver more free home energy advice support across all districts of Cumbria. We are looking for a project officer with skills and experience of providing  excellent customer service and experience of working with a diverse range of  people and communities. You will be part of a passionate team, working cooperatively to provide home energy advice in clients' homes, but telephone and at events across Cumbria. You'll develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders including charities, local authorities and voluntary organisations. Key Responsibilities and Tasks Service delivery: energy advice by [...]

Our award winning Cold to Cosy Homes Cumbria service is expanding, and we are looking for an exceptional Project Manager to support the service to deliver even more home energy saving advice and support across Cumbria. This is a brilliant opportunity if you have experience of managing customer services including systems, processes and compliance. You will be part of a passionate team, leading the customer service and operational aspect of Cold to Cosy Homes and developing new project and contract requirements to meet service specifications and client demands. Key Responsibilities and Tasks Service delivery and development to include [...]

We're looking for someone with energy and enthusiasm to work with colleagues throughout CAfS to ensure the provision of high quality support services. About you You'll have experience in organisational or financial administration, or office or operational management. You'll use that experience to lead a team and manage staff performance, and provide HR support across all of our teams. You'll be able to manage a diverse workload, and prioritise tasks and time management. You'll have practical experience of using an accounting system, and excellent IT skills. You'll be an IT whizz and have experience using an accounting system. You'll [...]

Join our passionate and friendly team as a Retrofit Customer Services Administrator CAfS mission is to achieve net zero by 2037 or sooner by promoting and facilitating low carbon living and its benefits. We provide practical support for the development of low carbon plans and policies for places, communities, businesses, local authorities, other organisations, and individuals. CAfS' Home Retrofit Advice Services We are continuing to develop and expand our Home Retrofit Advice Service to deliver a range of services to support Cumbrian homeowners to retrofit their homes. The service supports able to pay clients who wish to make significant building [...]

A great opportunity for those passionate about combatting climate change... If you are passionate about combatting climate change, knowledgeable about climate science and solutions, or have experience of delivering or developing training, this Climate and Carbon Literacy Trainer opportunity is for you. We are looking for up to three friendly, articulate and highly motivated trainers to join our existing team to help meet the growing demand for our very popular Climate and Carbon Literacy and related training programmes. This role will be a freelance contract (employment status will be determined via the HMRC checker), to help us train [...]

CAfS is co-chair of the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership (ZCCP), which involves more than 80 organisations spanning the public, private and third sectors with the aim of delivering a coordinated emission reduction programme to bring about a zero-carbon Cumbria by 2037. CAfS has been awarded £2.5 million from the National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund, on behalf of the ZCCP, for a five-year Zero Carbon Cumbria project. Eleven of the organisations in the ZCCP, as well as CAfS, will be involved in delivering elements of the project, to support the goals of the wider partnership. The Lottery-funded project will tackle [...]