Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for delivering the Estates & Facilities Directorate's Energy, Utility, Sustainability & Environmental management services to achieve a Trust-wide carbon reduction in line with the NHS sustainability/carbon reduction agenda and in turn deliver best value for money in an energy efficient environment through developing and implementing effective energy, utility, and environmental saving programmes which will ensure a reduction of the Trusts overall environmental risk and drive forward sustainability and the Trusts Green Credentials.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for delivering the Estates & Facilities Directorate's Energy, Utility, Sustainability & Environmental management services to achieve a Trust-wide carbon reduction in line with the NHS sustainability/carbon reduction agenda and in turn deliver best value for money in an energy efficient environment through developing and implementing effective energy, utility, and environmental saving programmes which will ensure a reduction of the Trusts overall environmental risk and drive forward sustainability and the Trusts Green Credentials.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the use of energy monitoring and targeting techniques within buildings.
- Experience in the management of environmental management systems and processes.
- Experience of using IT systems, for the storage and retrieval of energy and environmental information.
- Experience of Utility billing and tariffs.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or BTec HNC/HND Qualification in, or equivalent experience in one or more of the following:- Energy Management, Sustainable Development or Environmental Management Qualification in Public Buildings Energy Assessment
Skills
Essential
- Able to work alone and as part of a team. Able to work under pressure and to deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy. Ability to formulate ideas and present as proposals for policies and projects. Ability to create and maintain working relationships with internal and external colleagues at all levels.
Desirable
- Understand and respect for equality and diversity.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational and administrative skills. Specialist knowledge of Energy Management and Sustainability.
- Knowledge of the development and management of complex information systems.
- Knowledge of building engineering services, their control and management systems.
Desirable
- Membership of professional Institution / body. CIBSE Low Carbon Energy Assessor
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
- Experience of identifying training needs and the planning, preparation, delivery and evaluation of training.
- Experience of introducing energy conservation programmes
- Experience in risk management and the undertaking of assessments and corrective action.
- Understanding of building construction. Knowledge of the requirements within HTM`s, HBN`s, & Building Regulations.
- Specialist knowledge of developing energy and environmental strategies and implementation.
other
Essential
- The ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust Policy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the use of energy monitoring and targeting techniques within buildings.
- Experience in the management of environmental management systems and processes.
- Experience of using IT systems, for the storage and retrieval of energy and environmental information.
- Experience of Utility billing and tariffs.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or BTec HNC/HND Qualification in, or equivalent experience in one or more of the following:- Energy Management, Sustainable Development or Environmental Management Qualification in Public Buildings Energy Assessment
Skills
Essential
- Able to work alone and as part of a team. Able to work under pressure and to deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy. Ability to formulate ideas and present as proposals for policies and projects. Ability to create and maintain working relationships with internal and external colleagues at all levels.
Desirable
- Understand and respect for equality and diversity.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational and administrative skills. Specialist knowledge of Energy Management and Sustainability.
- Knowledge of the development and management of complex information systems.
- Knowledge of building engineering services, their control and management systems.
Desirable
- Membership of professional Institution / body. CIBSE Low Carbon Energy Assessor
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
- Experience of identifying training needs and the planning, preparation, delivery and evaluation of training.
- Experience of introducing energy conservation programmes
- Experience in risk management and the undertaking of assessments and corrective action.
- Understanding of building construction. Knowledge of the requirements within HTM`s, HBN`s, & Building Regulations.
- Specialist knowledge of developing energy and environmental strategies and implementation.
other
Essential
- The ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust Policy.
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).
