Job summary
There's never been a more exciting time to join the NHS as we embark on ourcommitment to become the world's first net zero carbon (NZC) national health system by2040, setting global standards for healthcare providers.The NHS Long Term Plan outlines the need for change to tackle the climate "healthemergency" to help prevent illness, reduce pressure on A&Es, and save tens of thousandsof lives. We need people with a passion for sustainability and tackling climate change tomake our ambitious plans a reality.We have already made great strides in improving our carbon footprint and reducing theenvironmental impact of our service and we have a major part to play in meeting nationalclimate change goals.We are therefore expanding our sustainability and NZC team to drive forward ourcommitment. This is a once in a lifetime career opportunity to be part of tackling climatechange across one of the largest Ambulance Services in England.
Main duties of the job
Working with our specialist sustainability and estates team, you'll gain a broad range ofexperience in all aspects of energy and carbon management as well as further developingyour skills through the completion of the Junior Energy Managers Level 3 apprenticeship.The projects you get involved in and the breadth of learning you get access to will be broadranging and sector leading, supporting NWAS to meet energy and cost reduction objectivesand targets within the context of wider sustainability commitments, such as carbon and watermanagement and social value.You'll gain a broad range of technical knowledge and skills such as understanding theeconomics of energy consumption, environmental and regulatory requirements relevant toenergy and climate change as well as hands-on activities such as conducting energy andwater audits. With your new skills and knowledge, you will help drive behaviour change onthe ground, shifting energy usage and the wider teams' perspective of energy consumption.As well as working on-site, you will spend one day a week studying towards yourapprenticeship and be part of a wider NHS cohort of energy apprentices as well as havingregular contact and support from your dedicated tutor and your line manager.
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.
We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must have the right to work in England, not be enrolled on another apprenticeship at thesame time as this new apprenticeship and be 16 years of age or older.This qualification should be a higher level than one that you already hold. If it is the samelevel as, or at a lower level than, a qualification you already have, you must be able todemonstrate that it provides you with new skills and training materially different to that whichyou already hold.As such, a recent graduate in Environmental / Energy Management or a candidate thatalready works in energy management or sustainability would be ineligible for this role.This role has been developed to support our widening participation programme and increasethe diversity of staff within NWAS Estates and Facilities Management. We thereforewelcome applications from under-represented groups, especially disabled, female andBlack, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-representedwithin our workforce.
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must have the right to work in England, not be enrolled on another apprenticeship at thesame time as this new apprenticeship and be 16 years of age or older.This qualification should be a higher level than one that you already hold. If it is the samelevel as, or at a lower level than, a qualification you already have, you must be able todemonstrate that it provides you with new skills and training materially different to that whichyou already hold.As such, a recent graduate in Environmental / Energy Management or a candidate thatalready works in energy management or sustainability would be ineligible for this role.This role has been developed to support our widening participation programme and increasethe diversity of staff within NWAS Estates and Facilities Management. We thereforewelcome applications from under-represented groups, especially disabled, female andBlack, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-representedwithin our workforce.
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Willing to work towards completion of a level 3 junior energy manager apprenticeship
- GCSE grade 4-9 in English Literature or Language and in Mathematics or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
- Mathematics or Science based A-Level
- IEMA Membership
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to encourage & support a team working environment
- Ability to work under pressure, responding to tight deadlines and short notice periods
- Able to organise and plan activities for self to effectively prioritise tasks and to manage conflicting demands on time and resources to deliver objectives
- Ability to communicate effectively across wide demographic boundaries, in an appropriate manner, verbally, in writing and face to face, displaying tact when dealing with sensitive or contentious issues
- Ability to negotiate and influence persuasively in order to obtain approval, agreement and co-operation with all contacts,
- Ability to negotiate and influence persuasively in order to obtain approval, agreement and co-operation with all contacts,
- Committed to Continuing Professional Development
- Excellent data inputting and retrieval skills on a variety of computer programs
- Ability to design and implement changes to improve systems and processes for effective collection, interpretation and presentation of waste, energy, water and carbon data as well as accurate/appropriate reports
- Able to conduct audits in line with legislative requirements
- Ability to demonstrate a professional, branded presentation of all documents created
- Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of individuals & groups. Dealing with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality
Desirable
- Holds a full UK Driving License
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Computer literate with an excellent understanding of Microsoft office suite and ability to convert software programs and applications relevant to the role
- Maintain commercial confidentiality
- Ability to produce both formal and informal minutes during meetings
- Demonstrable recent CPD
Desirable
- An awareness and understanding of environmental issues and sustainable solutions
- Project management and administration skills
- Working knowledge of contracts and process within the public sector
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Willing to work towards completion of a level 3 junior energy manager apprenticeship
- GCSE grade 4-9 in English Literature or Language and in Mathematics or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
- Mathematics or Science based A-Level
- IEMA Membership
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to encourage & support a team working environment
- Ability to work under pressure, responding to tight deadlines and short notice periods
- Able to organise and plan activities for self to effectively prioritise tasks and to manage conflicting demands on time and resources to deliver objectives
- Ability to communicate effectively across wide demographic boundaries, in an appropriate manner, verbally, in writing and face to face, displaying tact when dealing with sensitive or contentious issues
- Ability to negotiate and influence persuasively in order to obtain approval, agreement and co-operation with all contacts,
- Ability to negotiate and influence persuasively in order to obtain approval, agreement and co-operation with all contacts,
- Committed to Continuing Professional Development
- Excellent data inputting and retrieval skills on a variety of computer programs
- Ability to design and implement changes to improve systems and processes for effective collection, interpretation and presentation of waste, energy, water and carbon data as well as accurate/appropriate reports
- Able to conduct audits in line with legislative requirements
- Ability to demonstrate a professional, branded presentation of all documents created
- Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of individuals & groups. Dealing with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality
Desirable
- Holds a full UK Driving License
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Computer literate with an excellent understanding of Microsoft office suite and ability to convert software programs and applications relevant to the role
- Maintain commercial confidentiality
- Ability to produce both formal and informal minutes during meetings
- Demonstrable recent CPD
Desirable
- An awareness and understanding of environmental issues and sustainable solutions
- Project management and administration skills
- Working knowledge of contracts and process within the public sector
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