Sustainability & Energy Assistant

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Guildford is seeking a Sustainability & Energy Assistant to enhance its sustainability initiatives. You will work closely with the Energy Manager, managing energy data, analyzing results for cost savings, and assisting on energy and sustainability projects. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about making a positive environmental impact while working in a collaborative team environment. Benefits include flexible working, 35 days holiday, and a competitive pension.

Benefits

35 days holiday

Flexible and hybrid working

Highly competitive pension

On-site discounted nursery/childcare

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills are essential for reviewing and analyzing sustainability data.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and energy management principles.
• Ability to manage finances related to sustainability projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the energy database and analyze data for savings.
• Support the team in financial matters including invoice checking.
• Gather and report on sustainability and energy data.
• Assist in compliance, supply, and procurement tasks.

Skills

Data analysis

Sustainability knowledge

Financial management

Energy management

Job description

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University of Surrey

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Guildford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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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, monthly reporting to Finance etc.
• Gathering, reviewing and analysing sustainability and energy data, to provide facts, KPI’s and reports. Supporting the Energy Manager and Head of Sustainability with annual & 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:
• Monitor the measuring and targeting package to identify where energy meters have failed and work with the Energy Manager and wider EFCS team / contractors to resolve these issues.
• With the support of the Energy Manager, learn to use the Building Management System in conjunction with the measuring and targeting (sub-metering platform) in order to identify and tackle energy waste.
• Support 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 in addressing climate change and wider sustainability issues.

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

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site 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)
• Additional Day of Leave per year of service for 5 years
• Highly competitive pension
• Flexible and hybrid working
• On-site discounted nursery/childcare
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme