Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Post holder must be comfortable with working at a fast pace on several activities at once and comfortable with shaping and adapting their role as the plan develops and changes.

Main duties are likely to include:

Ø Management of utility invoices, data and produce energy reports periodically

Ø Manage the Boiler House and CHP Service Contract

Ø Provide data for ERIC, PAM, DECs, EU ETS, CRC, CHPQA, CCL and any other legislative requirements.

Ø Taking the lead in developing and implementing a sustainable management plan for the Trust and assisting in the preparation, co-ordination, research, implementation and monitoring of delivery of the plan.

Ø Monitoring and regularly reporting on SGH's progress with regard to Sustainability and Climate Change and ensure work is being carried out to ensure that all targets are met.

Ø Run and download monthly reports on existing SCADA energy management tools.

Ø Introduce energy protocols -Heating / Cooling - Fans / heaters - set up procedure with Procurement

Ø Complete monthly plant room checks on energy efficiency, audit and report findings.

Ø Undertaking research in all aspects of the SMP including legislative and regulatory compliance, asset management, energy management, waste management, travel, procurement, office environment, funding opportunities and best practice both within and beyond the organisation. Follow up actions on a range of topics, being a first point of contact for enquiries, providing a constructive challenge function for the Trust.

Ø Working on aspects of the strategy, particularly development of metrics, for the next phase of St Georges Hospital sustainability management plan.

Ø Producing a range of material for internal and external use, plus supporting the development of other communications and training material.

Ø Produce Climate change adaptation policy. Produce energy management policy.

Ø Renew export and import contract periodically with Crown Commercial Service.

Ø Arranging and delivering internal workshops and events with service areas on sustainability for SGH.

Ø Nurturing partnerships with external stakeholders and partners to ensure delivery of the agenda.

Ø Monitoring carbon footprints and related budgets and expenditures for SGH.

Ø Implement a Trust wide environmental management strategy consistent with ISO14000.

Ø Set up SGH wide sustained carbon reduction, energy awareness and climate change campaign. Organise and publicise events relating to the campaign.

Ø Review smart metering strategy

Ø Set up a series of KPI's/metrics to inform the Intelligent Board Reports. Set up KPIs/metrics, reporting and monitoring which informs corporate and strategic planning along with further metrics which encourage all directorates clinical and non clinical to use carbon currency in performance measures to reduce carbon emissions and increase service effectiveness.

Ø Facilitate a close working relationship with the NHS Sustainable Development Unit and other external agencies such as the Carbon Trust etc, to update and inform the SDC and the SDMP of recommendations/advice, develop and implement action plans accordingly.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

Appropriate HNC/D or Degree in Engineering / Building Services / Energy related field

Desirable criteria

Masters Qualification Member of recognised engineering/industry body, i.e. IHEEM/CIBSE / Engineering Council IOSH or NEBOSH qualified Project Management Qualification such as Prince2

Experience

Essential criteria

Managing the provision of energy or related field across a diverse estate Commercial negotiation experience
Awareness of Building Management Systems experience Experience of undertaking energy related project Technical report writing Strong MS Office and Excel Skills

Desirable criteria

CMMS/CAFM Assest Management Awareness Healthcare environment working experience Budget Management

Skills

Essential criteria

Solid team management skills Good understanding of financial management
Board level report writing Contract management
Strong technical knowledge in Engineering discipline

Desirable criteria

NEBOSH / IOSH Certificate Permit to Work experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Technical specifications Relationship Management Health & Safety COSHH

Desirable criteria

Previous knowledge of Healthcare Estates and compliance issues

Other

Essential criteria

Advanced Analytics skills, Data automation and Microsoft Office skills

Desirable criteria

Understanding Energy Systems

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.

If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:

- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image

As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.

Disability Advice Line: SWL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even more positive impact on the people we serve. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments contact our Confidential Disability Advice Line at:

Telephone: 02082963786

Text: 07501066267

Email: esth.dal@nhs.net.

Our confidential answering service is available after 5pm.

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.

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St. George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust jobs

Energy and Sustainability Manager