Job summary
- Main area
- Sustainability & Waste
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent: 37.5
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 358-6431637-E&F
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital
- Town
- Leicester
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Energy Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
The energy manager is responsible for the efficient management of energy, gas and water utilities and its transition towards Net Zero carbon across the three UHL Hospitals. Providing specialist knowledge and expertise on Utility Management Function/Services and the NHS sustainability agenda to other estates staff and UHL Senior Leadership Team They will be responsible for environmental performance in designated field and influencing others towards safe compliant practice and environmental excellence via strategies, projects, education and communication work streams. They will engage with staff of all disciplines and must have the ability to employ influential and persuasive skills, educating staff regarding energy inefficiencies and support the Trust sustainability agenda.
Main duties of the job
· Owning, and promoting the delivery of the UHL Trust Energy Policy, meeting the NHS England’s ‘Net Zero’ and Utilities performance targets.
.Planning the requirements of the Trust’s energy demand and carbon footprint.
· Report on energy use, carbon impact and cost.
· Develop initiatives and innovations for reduction on energy consumption and demand.
· Management of on-site energy generation contracts, supply chains, invoices and contract management
· Health & safety management for water and energy
·Building the UHL Energy Committee.
· Support on training of staff on energy management.
· Manage statutory requirements for the Trusts.
· Develop communication systems for CMG and external partners.
· To deputise for the Head of Sustainability at key governance meetings, both internal / National Level
· Ensure that the Trust reduces its carbon emissions by 50% from correct, compliant segregation and delivery of a Net Zero health. To respond to climate change targets for direct emissions by 2040 and indirect emissions by 2045
To integrate the infrastructure developments into the New Hospital Programme.
· Build a strategy for requirements.
· Support the verification plan, be part of the design team, monitor and verify the NHP inn line with Net Zero Building standards.
· Occasional / Regular requirement to use computer software to develop or create reports, documents, drawings - CAD system for building areas
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Budget Manage the Trust Utility Budgets (Financial responsibilities Circa £20M usage budget). Responsible for the identification and delivery of CIP plans, in accordance with CMG/Corporate Areas target. Responsible for maintenance of physical assets for department / service and equipment relating to energy and water
Staff As Energy lead within the Sustainability team the post holder will be responsible for the development of the fu8nction within the UHL trust, providing understanding around legislative needs as well as sustainability and the trusts commitments to Energy strategy. This will include development of the team resources and the day to day management of these resources as required. Taking on the leadership of any said Subject Matter resource as its developed. This includes Career development, training & performance management. The post holder will also be expected the manage all utility requirements for the trust, including Water / Gas & electric suppliers and contracts. This will include review of utilities spend to ensuring contracted work meets required standards. It is anticipated that the post holder will be a key leadership resource within the head of sustainability team, and will deputise for Head of Sustainability periodically and also lead on the Trust green team and drive innovation through that team of clinical staff
Policy Responsible for the development and implementation of the Trust long term energy, water and gas strategy reflecting the CMG/Corporate Areas approach towards a Net Zero future. Ensure adherence to BREEAM and National Building Standards across all UHL Facilities.
Communications As the Head of Sustainability subject matter, and expert within the Energy field. The post holder will develop and implement effective communication with CMG/Corporate Areas and external partners such as UK ETS, CHP QA, ERIC etc.
Providing contract leadership for suppliers and contractors the role will include, scope producing, procurement process delivery, contract award and operational delivery. Developing audit and monitoring the post holder will need good communication and negotiation skills to deliver the energy support requirements effective. As policy owner for Energy Services the post holder will need to own the standard operating procedure associated to delivery of Energy Services as well as implement. Key communication structure provides awareness and compliance.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
- • Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience from the Healthcare sector, plus specialist knowledge acquired via post graduate courses and experience preferably in energy management, or related subject. • Experience to masters equivalent level. • Evidence of continual professional development and a commitment to ongoing personal development. • Prior experience of managing Healthcare Energy and climate change compliance schemes. • CO2 footprint, Mandatory • Carbon reporting • Display Energy Certificates (DECs)
- • Ability to evaluate, develop and implement systems and procedures. • Well-developed data analysis skills and report writing knowledge ( • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, especially Excel and Word • Theoretical knowledge base in energy & water management • Experience in delivering sustainability performance improvements
- • Influencing behavioural change with key stakeholder within the Trust • Able to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels both internally and externally, orally and in writing. Able to adapt the communication approach to the audience • Good interpersonal skills: influencing, negotiation, written and verbal communication skills • Attendance on relevant specialist accredited qualification courses.
- • Excellent numeracy and analytical skills giving the ability to derive implications arising from Numerical reports- e.g. • interpreting benchmark data, • interrogating and sense checking • sustainability performance data • The need to analyse & interpret complex utility data across the whole estate. • Ability to use a wide range of systems to create management reports. • Judgements across wide range of estates issues taking into account legislation, H&S, conflicting demands, content of expert advice on estates operations matters to mitigate external fines from the regulator
- • Working autonomously • Passionate about sustainability and aware of how the sustainability agenda can shape and benefit large organisations • Ability to apply knowledge of IT to the work situation and develop systems and processes • Ability to work both independently and as part of a • team with a flexible and adaptable approach to working arrangements • Excellent numeracy and analytical skills giving the ability to derive implications arising from numerical reports- e.g. interpreting benchmark data, interrogating and sense checking sustainability performance data • Highly developed physical skills accuracy important, manipulation of fine tools, materials.
- • Excellent time management and organisation. • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to execute projects with limit time constraints • Ability to plan and prioritise own workload whilst maintaining consistency and quality within tight deadlines • To demonstrate they can develop & implement a long energy strategy across the UHL portfolio for critical services
- • Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. • All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
- • Sound Knowledge of what’s required for a Net Zero NHS • Responsible for own Continuous professional development recording / information relevant
Desirable criteria
- • Track record in developing relationships, including behaviour change and blockers as well as motivating team members in the needs of the trust and its values
- • Project Management Training/qualification • Chartered Energy Manager or similar certification. Such as • Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance Scheme (CHPQA) • CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) • European Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) • Climate Change Levy • CHP VAT reclaim on electricity exported • Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) • Attendance on relevant specialist accredited qualification courses. • Willingness to further develop specifically within the field of environmental management and environmental management systems.
- • Specialist sustainability or compliance knowledge gained from working in a health care engineering environment
- • Ability to break boundaries in delivery of the Energy message. boundaries in delivery of the UHL Requirements. • Willingness to further develop specifically within the field of environmental management and environmental management systems.
- • Ability to take the message from raw data and develop it as far as colleague sharing of the message required in support of the Energy Strategy and the Trust Values.
- • Build Energy Strategy • Self-motivated to deliver as SME the key messages from the Energy Strategy. • Provide Stakeholders with status reports proactively
- • Proven track record in developing a message with large groups of colleagues to enable consistent delivery across various workstreams.
- • Show examples of the ability to be a key stakeholder in support of the trusts needs.
- • Ability to deputise line management
Desirable
Desirable criteria
- • Track record in developing relationships, including behaviour change and blockers as well as motivating team members in the needs of the trust and its values
- • Project Management Training/qualification • Chartered Energy Manager or similar certification. Such as • Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance Scheme (CHPQA) • CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) • European Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) • Climate Change Levy • CHP VAT reclaim on electricity exported • Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) • Attendance on relevant specialist accredited qualification courses. • Willingness to further develop specifically within the field of environmental management and environmental management systems.
- • Specialist sustainability or compliance knowledge gained from working in a health care engineering environment
- • Ability to break boundaries in delivery of the Energy message. boundaries in delivery of the UHL Requirements. • Willingness to further develop specifically within the field of environmental management and environmental management systems.
- • Ability to take the message from raw data and develop it as far as colleague sharing of the message required in support of the Energy Strategy and the Trust Values.
- • Build Energy Strategy • Self-motivated to deliver as SME the key messages from the Energy Strategy. • Provide Stakeholders with status reports proactively
- • Proven track record in developing a message with large groups of colleagues to enable consistent delivery across various workstreams.
- • Show examples of the ability to be a key stakeholder in support of the trusts needs.
- • Ability to deputise line management
Shortlisting criteria
Essential criteria
- Communication
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Samantha Stanhope
- Job title
- Associate Director of Sustainability & Waste
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07709 535737
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