Band 8a Energy and Sustainability Manager

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a skilled individual to manage energy services and support sustainability initiatives. Candidates must have a degree in energy management or relevant fields, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. The role includes procurement of energy services and development of zero carbon projects, aiming for a more sustainable future.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in relevant fields.
• Experience in commercial heating and renewable energy technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of Energy & Water Services.
• Manage Energy Performance Contracts.
• Provide Monthly Utilities and Energy reports.

Skills

Commercial heating systems understanding

Renewable energy technologies appreciation

Good written communication skills

Meeting facilitation and presentation skills

Problem solving skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Educated to Degree Level

HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering/Environmental

Degree in Energy Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Email

Job description

Main duties of the job

• Procurement of Energy & Water Services
• Manage and monitor Energy Performance Contracts provided by external providers
• Provide Monthly Utilities and Energy reports
• Complete regular Bill validation for all energy invoices
• Appraise energy savings schemes as required
• Produce Display Energy Certificates (DECs) and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) where necessary
• Provide support and analysis for Business Cases
• Provide Support for Zero Carbon and Sustainability Projects
• Identify External funding Opportunities for Zero Carbon Projects (e.g Salix)
• Develop internal and External communications forums to promote Zero Carbon and Sustainability Agenda's
• Identify "invest to save" projects to support the Trust Cost Improvement plans

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree Level
• HNC (or equivalent) -- Engineering/ environmental
• OR
• Degree in Energy Management

Experience

• An understanding of commercial heating, cooling lighting and ventilation systems and their controls
• An appreciation of renewable energy technologies, including the potential local benefits and impacts

Additional Criteria

• Good written skills regarding correspondence which are sufficient to convey information in a clear, concise and jargon free style
• Experience of facilitating meetings/ workshops and presenting complex information to a variety of audiences
• Ability to prioritise between competing demands
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email
• Ability to use problem solving skills
• Ability to ensure attainment of targets, resource management, department development, without the need to refer all but the most significant issues to Director level
• Ability to analyse and make decisions on a wide range of general management subjects, e.g., Finance, HR, Quality, Environment, Tender documentation, Contract documentation
• Knowledge of carbon emissions monitoring techniques and reporting methodologies
• Knowledge of all aspects of carbon and energy reduction business cases
• Organised
• Focused
• Team player
• Honesty and integrity
• Professional
• Self-motivated

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust