Energy Performance Officer

Bath Spa University; Bath; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site nursery

Pension scheme - LGPS/Teacher's

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Bath Spa University is seeking an Energy Performance Officer to join the Sustainability Team in the Estates department at Newton Park, Bath. You will lead energy monitoring, carbon reduction initiatives, and develop our ISO 50001 Energy Management System to drive the university toward a low-carbon future.

You will work closely with the Sustainability Manager to use data and innovative technologies to optimise building performance, manage metering, and deliver energy and carbon reporting across

Qualifications

• Educated to relevant degree-level qualification or equivalent.
• Recent experience in a similar role/one with transferrable skills.
• Hold an m&t qualification or demonstrable CPD.
• Previous BEMS analysis experience and CPD.
• Knowledge of ISO management systems.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Energy management system experience.
• Experience of implementing m&t strategies.
• Membership of IEMA or similar professional body.

Responsibilities

• Lead energy monitoring and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Develop ISO 50001 Energy Management System.
• Analyse data to optimise building performance.
• Manage utility metering systems.
• Deliver energy and carbon reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency across the estate.

Skills

Degree level education

Estates experience

M&T qualification

BEMS analysis

ISO management systems

Data analysis

Energy management systems

M&T strategy implementation

IEMA membership

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Compensation: Grade 6 - starting from £33,951 rising to £37,694 per annum

Application Deadline: 26 August 2026

Department: Estates & Services

Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park

Compensation: Grade 6 - starting from £33,951 rising to £37,694 per annum

Description

We are currently seeking an Energy Performance Officer, who will form part of the Sustainability Team, which sits within the Estates department.

You will have a key role in supporting the various estates functions in the operation and monitoring of energy and water-related plant and activities.

About the Role

As our Energy Performance Officer, you will play a key role in shaping the University's journey to a low-carbon future. Working closely with the Sustainability Manager, you will lead energy monitoring, carbon reduction initiatives and the development of our ISO 50001 Energy Management System.

You’ll use data and innovative technologies to optimise building performance, manage utility metering systems, deliver insightful energy and carbon reporting, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency across our estate.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic sustainability projects, work with a wide range of stakeholders, and make a measurable impact on the University's environmental performance and net zero ambitions.

About You

• Educated to relevant degree-level qualification or equivalent
• Recent experience in a similar role/one with transferrable skills
• Hold an m&t qualification or demonstrable CPD
• Previous BEMS analysis experience and CPD
• Knowledge of ISO management systems
• Strong data analysis skills
• Energy management system experience
• Experience of implementing m&t strategies
• Membership of IEMA or similar professional body

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Additional Information

Salary Grade 6 - Starting from £33,951 rising to £37,694 per annum

The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Please note: This post is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.