Energy Officer

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Energy Officer to assist in energy and water management. The role involves monitoring usage, overseeing meter reading systems, and supporting energy procurement efforts. The ideal candidate holds an NVQ Level 4 or equivalent and has experience in energy management. The position offers opportunities for professional development and is crucial for enhancing the Trust's sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Contribution to sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in complex analysis and detailed technical reporting.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to produce and present energy management information.
• Ability to prepare written documents.
• Ability to interpret and analyse data.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Experience of working in energy/water management.
• Experience of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme.
• Working knowledge of energy/water consumption monitoring.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Understanding of the clinical services provided by the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on energy and water usage and costs.
• Oversee maintenance of the utility meter reading system.
• Support Energy Manager in managing energy procurement.
• Assist in developing systems for meter reading and monitoring.
• Facilitate energy and environmental survey work.
• Assist with the implementation of energy management systems.
• Prepare energy information for required reporting.
• Collate information for UK Emissions Trading Scheme.
• Compile energy consumption and cost information.

Skills

Complex analysis

Technical reporting

Microsoft Office

Energy management information

Written communication

Data analysis

Continuous Professional Development

Energy/water management

UK Emissions Trading Scheme

Consumption monitoring

UK driving licence

Clinical services understanding

Education

NVQ Level 4/BTEC/HNC or equivalent

Job description

Energy Officer

The closing date is 07 December 2025

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role; however, it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa. You must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

An Energy Officer working within the specialist area of energy and water management. The post holder will assist the Energy Manager in ensuring the Trust achieves best practice and value for money in all aspects of energy, water and carbon reduction/management.

The post holder will be based within the Estates, Facilities and PFI Division at Royal Stoke but will be expected to undertake duties throughout the Trust.

Main duties of the job

• Monitor and report on energy and water usage and costs.
• Oversee maintenance of the utility meter reading system(s) used to record monthly readings of utility and sub meters throughout the Trust. This includes maintaining the meter definitions and liaising with users and utility companies to ensure correct identification of meters.
• Support the Energy Manager in ensuring the PFI contractual requirements associated with energy procurement are managed.
• Assist the Energy Manager to develop and enhance the systems used for meter reading, invoice verification, monitoring and targeting of energy usage and costs.
• Facilitate energy and environmental survey work for the Trust, liaise with users and third parties and prepare documents and drawings necessary to support and develop improved energy management throughout the Trust.
• Assist with the implementation and development of an Automatic Meter Reading system and the Building Energy Management System.
• Prepare energy information for the completion of the Estates Returns Information Collection (ERIC), and other reporting requirements.
• Collate and prepare information for the United Kingdom Emissions Trading Scheme (UKETS).
• Collate and prepare information on energy consumption, cost and carbon for the Trust Annual Report, or for other reviews as requested.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke‑on‑Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and Person specification within the Job application for further information.

Person Specification

Education

• NVQ Level 4/BTEC/HNC (or A‑levels and equivalent experience) in an engineering or related subject.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

• Experience in complex analysis and detailed technical reporting.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to produce and present energy management information.
• Ability to prepare written documents.
• Ability to interpret and analyse data.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Experience of working in energy/water management.
• Experience of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme.
• Working knowledge of energy/water consumption monitoring.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Understanding of the clinical services provided by the Trust.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore it will be necessary to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Royal Stoke

Thornburrow Building, Thornburrow Drive,