Modern Building Services

MODERN BUILDING SERVICES JULY 2022 33 ADVERTORIAL Volunteer Professional Advisors – Building Services, Sustainability and the Environment I n the face of the twin crises of climate and nature, the environment is a growing area of focus for the Church of England. We have a commitment to net-zero carbon by 2030. Our ability to rise to this challenging target relies partly on a network of volunteer advisors around the country, supporting the work of our Diocesan Advisory Committees. We are looking for a wide range of Volunteer Advisors, inputting in their own specialist areas. You might know about low-carbon heating, energy-efficient lighting, solar panels, electrical systems, insulating historic buildings, EV car charging, bats, trees, or more! There is a whole range of skills we need, so please do register your interest, so we can hear what you have to offer. If successful at the interview, we will share your CV and expression of interest with the Diocesan Advisory Committee(s) (DACs) near where you live. This is a rewarding role, making a real difference to the work of the Church of England locally to you, whilst helping the environment. To register your interest Visit pathways.churchofengland.org and search for “volunteer advisors” to find details and how to apply. To be considered, please register your interest by midnight Monday 18th July . Appointment to a DAC may well entail around 6-10 daytime meetings per year, plus time spent reading and commenting on applications from churches, with some site visits where you interact with the parish. Expenses are paid. To understand more about how the DAC works please visit www.churchofengland.org/ resources/churchcare To read about our Environment Programme please visit www.churchofengland.org/ environment The kind of areas you may be able to advise on are: • building services such as heating, solar power, and other renewables, lighting, electrics, audio-visual equipment, and EV car charging. • the performance and conservation of historic fabric, such as the use of traditional materials, insulation, glazing, etc. • the reordering of church buildings to enable comfort and continued use. • relevant areas of ecology and biodiversity, such as trees and bats. • climate resilience and adaptation measures. • You will have a relevant professional qualification and/or several years of experience working in your field. • You will ideally have some experience of church and cathedral buildings, or other heritage / listed buildings. • You will have sufficient time to commit to this voluntary role. If it’s not the right moment for you to apply yourself, please do help us by sharing this advert in your professional networks. The Church of England is for everyone, and we want to reflect the diversity of the community that the Church serves across the whole country. Voluntary roles are not remunerated although reasonable out-of-pocket expenses are paid. www.churchofengland.org/ Are you a low carbon, sustainability, or building-services professional, willing to volunteer to help the Church of England with the challenge of Net Zero Carbon? Or an ecologist, able to input on the management of our precious churchyard habitats?