Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and talented Energy & Sustainability Manager to join the Estates & Facilities team.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the strategic delivery of the Trusts Green Plan, energy efficiency auditing monitoring and evaluation, promoting corporate sustainability campaigns and staff engagement programmes, strategic work-streams such as Waste, Transport & Travel and providing sustainable design and construction advice and support within Capital projects.
Main duties of the job
They will proactively manage and monitor energy consumption throughout the Trusts estates and ensure that the Trust fulfils its statutory and best practice obligations in relation to energy management. Responsible for the Trusts £3.2 million Energy Budget, they will work with energy suppliers to identify opportunities to reduce carbon emissions and reduce energy consumption and costs.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communicational skills as the ability to build effective relationships across a wide range of staff groups and services is an important aspect within this role.
About us
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services for children and adults across Stockport and the High Peak, as well as community health services for Stockport, Tameside and Glossop. Stepping Hill Hospital treats over 500,000 patients per year and community health services are run across 24 sites in Stockport and 17 sites in Tameside and Glossop.
There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities youll see in yourself.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focussed workforce.
We are constantly improving how we work with staff and this is reflected in the awards we have been awarded, which can be viewed on our website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Energy & Sustainability Manager is responsible for supporting the delivery of the Trusts strategic approach to Energy Management including, but not limited to; environmental legal compliance, Energy Efficiency, sustainable design and construction, carbon strategy, energy efficiency auditing monitoring and evaluation and promoting corporate sustainability campaigns and staff engagement programmes. They will proactively manage and monitor energy consumption throughout the Trusts estates and ensure that the Trust fulfils its statutory and best practice obligations in relation to energy management. They will work with energy suppliers to identify opportunities to reduce carbon emissions and reduce energy consumption and costs.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Energy & Sustainability Manager is responsible for supporting the delivery of the Trusts strategic approach to Energy Management including, but not limited to; environmental legal compliance, Energy Efficiency, sustainable design and construction, carbon strategy, energy efficiency auditing monitoring and evaluation and promoting corporate sustainability campaigns and staff engagement programmes. They will proactively manage and monitor energy consumption throughout the Trusts estates and ensure that the Trust fulfils its statutory and best practice obligations in relation to energy management. They will work with energy suppliers to identify opportunities to reduce carbon emissions and reduce energy consumption and costs.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent specialist knowledge) in an engineering or environmental discipline
- Good General Education
Desirable
- Membership of a Professional Body
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant British and European legislation and NHS Guidance
- Knowledge of specialist/computer software such as Energy Accounting databases and Building Management Systems
- Familiarity with building regulations and Health & Safety legislation
- Knowledge of meter installations and remote monitoring equipment
Desirable
- Familiarity with Carbon Trust Programme and guidelines on energy efficiency measures
- Knowledge of piped medical gas systems
- Knowledge of decontamination processes and equipment
Experience
Essential
- Experience in sustainability, energy management and environmental management including strategic awareness, business case preparation and presentations
- Previous experience and a successful record of energy managment with a large complex organisation
- Financial Management experience
- Extensive Experience in Microsoft Excel/Word/Powerpoint
Desirable
- Experience of project managing energy related Capital Projects
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clinical, technical and senior managerial staff both inside and outside the organisation regarding a range of technical subject areas
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent specialist knowledge) in an engineering or environmental discipline
- Good General Education
Desirable
- Membership of a Professional Body
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant British and European legislation and NHS Guidance
- Knowledge of specialist/computer software such as Energy Accounting databases and Building Management Systems
- Familiarity with building regulations and Health & Safety legislation
- Knowledge of meter installations and remote monitoring equipment
Desirable
- Familiarity with Carbon Trust Programme and guidelines on energy efficiency measures
- Knowledge of piped medical gas systems
- Knowledge of decontamination processes and equipment
Experience
Essential
- Experience in sustainability, energy management and environmental management including strategic awareness, business case preparation and presentations
- Previous experience and a successful record of energy managment with a large complex organisation
- Financial Management experience
- Extensive Experience in Microsoft Excel/Word/Powerpoint
Desirable
- Experience of project managing energy related Capital Projects
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clinical, technical and senior managerial staff both inside and outside the organisation regarding a range of technical subject areas
Additional information
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).
