Job summary
This successful applicant for this role will be enrolled on to the Junior Energy Manager Level 3 Government Apprenticeship Programme. The applicant will be required to complete & pass the 18-month programme to secure a permanent Band 7 Energy Manager role within the Trust. If there is a failure to pass the course this may lead to termination of employment with the Trust.
The role represents an opportunity to become a qualified Energy Manager. You will get the chance to revamp the Trusts strategy around energy demand in light of our net zero requirements. You will also get the chance to help develop the Trust Heat Decarbonisation Plan, Net Zero Strategy and Estates Strategy in relation to current and future energy provision.
The post holder will be paid under Agenda for Change Annex 21 and salary will be 70% of Band 7 in year 1 and 75% in year 2 (AfC Annex 21 per annum, pro rata).
This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. NHS Employees should ideally secure their manager's agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis and will end in 20 months. Whilst this post is advertised on a fixed term/acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future and the candidate will secure a permanent Band 7 Energy Manager role subject to them passing the required apprenticeship course and assessment.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for:
- The management, monitoring and reporting on energy consumption throughout the Trust
- To investigate anomalies in consumption and spend
- To advise staff on good and bad practice in relation to energy use
- Cost savings through improved Energy Procurement and energy efficiencies, considering services that are sourced from renewable companies
- Energy and Environmental Estates returns information
- Raise awareness of new initiatives that will reduce the Trusts environmental impact
- Awareness Campaigns i.e. Energy and Water Reduction Campaign
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure compliance with all current and emerging energy and environmental legislation and NHS guidance.
- Develop the Estates Energy Strategy
- On-going review and implementation of relevant policies and practices related to energy and water
- Establish baseline energy figures and targets for future reductions and monitor accordingly.
- Identify and investigate irregularities in energy and water usage and expenditure using different methods including energy management software.
- Contribute to the Decarbonisation Strategy for Trust sites working closely with Estates and Capital Development colleagues.
- Monitor and report on operational issues with the energy and water infrastructure
- Apply for CHPQA for combined heat & power units (CHP).
- Provide regular reports on utilities consumption and demand.
- Lead the development and maintenance of quality performance reporting systems which support compliance and proactive management of government schemes in relation to Estates energy management and compliance.
- Utilise the Building Management System (BMS) effectively and act as the Trusts lead specialist to ensure optimal energy performance of our existing and future estate.
- Provide information to assist with completion of annual ERIC returns and quarterly returns to the Greener NHS.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of Directorate Policies and Procedures.
- Provide professional and technical advice regarding energy issues to the Estates Department and other Trust directorates and divisions.
- Identify improvement opportunities associated with energy saving measures, reducing carbon and saving money.
- Undertake audits to ensure Estates practices are carried out to meet required compliance standards.
The Sustainability team is relatively new within the Trust. They are responsible for development of sustainability, environmental, travel and climate change adaptation strategy for the Trust. They also manage some of the largest budgets within the Trust, for utilities and oil.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure compliance with all current and emerging energy and environmental legislation and NHS guidance.
- Develop the Estates Energy Strategy
- On-going review and implementation of relevant policies and practices related to energy and water
- Establish baseline energy figures and targets for future reductions and monitor accordingly.
- Identify and investigate irregularities in energy and water usage and expenditure using different methods including energy management software.
- Contribute to the Decarbonisation Strategy for Trust sites working closely with Estates and Capital Development colleagues.
- Monitor and report on operational issues with the energy and water infrastructure
- Apply for CHPQA for combined heat & power units (CHP).
- Provide regular reports on utilities consumption and demand.
- Lead the development and maintenance of quality performance reporting systems which support compliance and proactive management of government schemes in relation to Estates energy management and compliance.
- Utilise the Building Management System (BMS) effectively and act as the Trusts lead specialist to ensure optimal energy performance of our existing and future estate.
- Provide information to assist with completion of annual ERIC returns and quarterly returns to the Greener NHS.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of Directorate Policies and Procedures.
- Provide professional and technical advice regarding energy issues to the Estates Department and other Trust directorates and divisions.
- Identify improvement opportunities associated with energy saving measures, reducing carbon and saving money.
- Undertake audits to ensure Estates practices are carried out to meet required compliance standards.
The Sustainability team is relatively new within the Trust. They are responsible for development of sustainability, environmental, travel and climate change adaptation strategy for the Trust. They also manage some of the largest budgets within the Trust, for utilities and oil.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths & English Level 2
- Recognised Mechanical or Electrical Engineering apprenticeship to City & Guilds level or equivalent scientific, technical or engineering qualification
- Hold HNC or NVQ level 4/5 in in relevant a scientific, technical or engineering discipline or working toward a degree in a relevant subject
- Degree (or equivalent specialist knowledge) in an engineering or environmental discipline.
Desirable
- Degree level qualification in an Energy or Environment /Carbon /Sustainability related subject, or equivalent
- Professional registration i.e., Chartered Energy Manager, or Chartered Environmentalist
Additional
Essential
- Able to facilitate multi-site working
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Capable of working autonomously, under own initiative
- Flexible working approach
- Ability to travel independently across all Trust sites
Desirable
- Current full UK driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in energy management, including energy efficiency/carbon reduction and bill validation
- Experience of energy auditing, including policy compliance and identification and implementation of energy conservation measures
- Ability to translate and analyse large volumes of data into suitable formats with the layperson in mind
- Experience in financial management, business case preparation and strategic awareness
Desirable
- Experience of working in an energy management role within the NHS
- Experience in implementation of low carbon/renewable energy technologies and carbon reduction/renewable energy strategies, particularly in healthcare settings
- Experience of healthcare energy and carbon management in acute settings
- Knowledge of building services engineering
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manipulate complex datasets in order to achieve desired outcomes
- Good interpersonal skills: influencing, negotiation, written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrable persuasive verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide-ranging audience
- Excellent written communication skills, including report writing
- Ability to evaluate, develop and implement systems and procedures
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritise own workload, adhering to tight deadlines with an unpredictable work pattern
- Precise attention to detail in preparing statutory and non-statutory returns
- Ability to translate and analyse large volumes of data into suitable formats with the layperson in mind
- Ability to communicate with clinical, technical and senior managerial staff both inside and outside the organisation regarding a range of technical subject areas
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant British and European legislation and NHS guidance
- Knowledge of UK energy legislation
- Knowledge of NHS energy, water and carbon guidance (i.e., HTM 07- 02, Delivering a Net Zero NHS and Estates 'Net Zero' Carbon Delivery Plan)
- Knowledge of management systems, BMS etc.,
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Previous experience of quality /compliance systems, e.g., ISO standards
Desirable
- NHS policies and procedures (i.e., Infection Prevention & Control and Health & Safety)
- Specialist sustainability /Compliance knowledge gained from working in a health care engineering environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths & English Level 2
- Recognised Mechanical or Electrical Engineering apprenticeship to City & Guilds level or equivalent scientific, technical or engineering qualification
- Hold HNC or NVQ level 4/5 in in relevant a scientific, technical or engineering discipline or working toward a degree in a relevant subject
- Degree (or equivalent specialist knowledge) in an engineering or environmental discipline.
Desirable
- Degree level qualification in an Energy or Environment /Carbon /Sustainability related subject, or equivalent
- Professional registration i.e., Chartered Energy Manager, or Chartered Environmentalist
Additional
Essential
- Able to facilitate multi-site working
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Capable of working autonomously, under own initiative
- Flexible working approach
- Ability to travel independently across all Trust sites
Desirable
- Current full UK driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in energy management, including energy efficiency/carbon reduction and bill validation
- Experience of energy auditing, including policy compliance and identification and implementation of energy conservation measures
- Ability to translate and analyse large volumes of data into suitable formats with the layperson in mind
- Experience in financial management, business case preparation and strategic awareness
Desirable
- Experience of working in an energy management role within the NHS
- Experience in implementation of low carbon/renewable energy technologies and carbon reduction/renewable energy strategies, particularly in healthcare settings
- Experience of healthcare energy and carbon management in acute settings
- Knowledge of building services engineering
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manipulate complex datasets in order to achieve desired outcomes
- Good interpersonal skills: influencing, negotiation, written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrable persuasive verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide-ranging audience
- Excellent written communication skills, including report writing
- Ability to evaluate, develop and implement systems and procedures
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritise own workload, adhering to tight deadlines with an unpredictable work pattern
- Precise attention to detail in preparing statutory and non-statutory returns
- Ability to translate and analyse large volumes of data into suitable formats with the layperson in mind
- Ability to communicate with clinical, technical and senior managerial staff both inside and outside the organisation regarding a range of technical subject areas
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant British and European legislation and NHS guidance
- Knowledge of UK energy legislation
- Knowledge of NHS energy, water and carbon guidance (i.e., HTM 07- 02, Delivering a Net Zero NHS and Estates 'Net Zero' Carbon Delivery Plan)
- Knowledge of management systems, BMS etc.,
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Previous experience of quality /compliance systems, e.g., ISO standards
Desirable
- NHS policies and procedures (i.e., Infection Prevention & Control and Health & Safety)
- Specialist sustainability /Compliance knowledge gained from working in a health care engineering environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
