Sustainability & Energy Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Environmental and Energy Assistant at a prestigious academic institution. This role is perfect for those passionate about sustainability, offering a chance to work with experienced professionals on impactful projects. You will manage energy data, support sustainability initiatives, and contribute to climate change solutions. Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere, beautiful campus, and numerous development opportunities, all while making a real difference in the community and environment. Join this forward-thinking team and kickstart your career in sustainability!

Benefits

35 days holiday

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

On-site discounted childcare

Electric vehicle leasing scheme

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to support sustainability and energy data analysis.
• Experience or knowledge in environmental science or sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Manage energy database and analyze utility invoices for accuracy.
• Support energy and sustainability projects across the University.

Skills

Data Analysis

Sustainability Knowledge

Financial Management

Energy Management

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Building Management System

Energy Monitoring Software

Job description

Job Description

Interested in taking practical action to help address some of the major sustainability challenges we face today?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an environmental and energy assistant to help the University of Surrey improve its sustainability across a range of topics, from carbon and climate change to biodiversity and circular economy activity.

This role offers a great starting point for a career in sustainability, working with a team of experienced professionals.

The role

Working alongside the Energy Manager, you’ll be tasked with managing the energy database and analysing data to ensure utility invoices are correct and to identify areas where energy can be saved.

You will also be key in helping to deliver energy and sustainability projects and programs, such as the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) across the University, the water conservation program, and behaviour change campaigns for energy.

Other responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Sustainability & Energy team on all financial matters – including checking invoices, raising Purchase Orders, recharging departments & tenants, monitoring spend against forecast, and monthly reporting to Finance.
• Gathering, reviewing, and analysing sustainability and energy data to provide facts, KPIs, and reports. Supporting the Energy Manager and Head of Sustainability with annual and ad-hoc reports.
• Supporting the team on energy & water compliance, supply, and procurement, under guidance from the Head of Sustainability, Energy Manager, and the wider Procurement team, including:
• Monitoring the measuring and targeting package to identify where energy meters have failed and working with the Energy Manager and wider EFCS team/contractors to resolve these issues.
• Learning to use the Building Management System in conjunction with the measuring and targeting (sub-metering platform) to identify and address energy waste, with support from the Energy Manager.
• Supporting the energy reduction team in reducing carbon emissions.

What’s in it for you?

There is a real opportunity to make a difference, not only in improving facilities for a world-leading academic institution but also in addressing climate change and broader sustainability issues.

Our buildings reflect the wide range of science, engineering, health, and arts provision, contributing to both regional and national communities and economies.

Alongside our beautiful campus setting, collegiate atmosphere, and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• 35 days holiday (20 days annual leave, 7 University Closure Days around Christmas and Easter, and 8 Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave per year of service after 5 years
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• On-site discounted nursery/childcare
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme