Energy Manager

CU London; Coventry; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a proactive Energy Manager to lead energy cost management and carbon reduction initiatives. This role focuses on achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2030 through innovative projects and collaboration across diverse teams. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in energy management and renewable technologies to drive impactful change within a large organization. With a commitment to sustainability and a supportive culture, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference in the fight against climate change.

Benefits

Excellent Employers Pension Contribution

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays

New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants

CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/Online Retailers

New Electric Car Scheme

Cycle To Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in evaluating and implementing renewables is essential.
• Knowledge of low/zero carbon technologies and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver energy cost management and carbon reduction schemes.
• Work with teams to improve energy and carbon management practices.

Skills

Energy Management

Carbon Reduction Schemes

Renewable Energy Evaluation

Legislative Compliance

Financial Management of Utilities

Education

Degree-level Qualification

Job description

Job Title

Energy Manager

Job Reference

2703

Application Closing Date

25/05/2025

Division, Department

CUEL Infrastructure Services (IS), IS Infrastructure Delivery - Sustainability & Environment

Salary

Competitive starting salary range from £43,030 up to £49,104 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.

Mode

Fixed Term, Full Time until 01/06/2026

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them.

Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive Energy Manager who can deliver energy cost management and generate carbon reduction schemes that will contribute to the Coventry University Group target of Net Zero Carbon by 2030.

Working with the Deputy Head of Sustainability – Decarbonisation, you will actively seek new projects, efficiency schemes, and embrace innovation in energy and carbon management and implement this on-site. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who likes to actively embrace innovation and translate these into results, as well as working with maintenance colleagues, project teams, and others across the Group to find ways to improve current practice.

The Group Decarbonisation Plan is central to this role and outlines our strategic commitments to ensuring we are reducing emissions across a large and diverse organisation.

Our Successful Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will need an appropriate degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience. Experience in evaluating and implementing renewables, including production of business cases and feasibility assessments, is essential. You will have demonstrable performance in leading and enhancing energy management in a large and complex organisation.

You will need knowledge and experience of low/zero carbon technologies and the application of no/low carbon specifications for building projects. Experience of delivering carbon reduction programmes within a large, diverse organisation, with specialist knowledge of energy markets and utilities financial management, is required.

Experience in identifying energy and carbon efficiency projects and detailed knowledge of legislative requirements relating to energy and carbon is also necessary.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry-leading rewards and benefits, including:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

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We look forward to hearing from you!