About this role
Job summary
An experienced, qualified energy & carbon professional is required to deliver the Trust's corporate and statutory responsibilities for all aspects of energy & carbon monitoring, management and decarbonisation.
A Trust wide senior operational role delivering energy & carbon reduction initiatives which contribute to the Net Zero Northumbria programme of work, and to the reputation of the Trust & partner sites as a leading organisation in the sustainability field.
Main duties of the job
Providing specialist technical advice on energy and carbon management across the Trust and the wider regional partner sites.
Lead on the delivery of projects that contribute to the NHS net-zero target of the NHS estate
Liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders on energy efficiency and carbon management.
Monitoring, analysing and reporting on the Trust carbon footprint & decarbonisation of the estate and partner sites.
Support the Head of Sustainability & Net Zero to deliver strategic leadership at a corporate level, developing and advancing the net zero culture throughout the Trust & partner sites
About us
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our websitewww.nhfm.co.ukfor more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see job description for main duties, team hierarchy, knowledge skills and experience details and and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A Degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Management/ Science or equivalent level of experience. Master's Degree (or equivalent specialist knowledge) in environmental, engineering, sustainability or energy discipline or equivalent. Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals (ISEP) or equivalent
Desirable
Post graduate management qualification Auditing qualification.
Experience Essential
Substantial experience of managing or leading a team. Experience of implementing change in an organisation. Experience of managing and monitoring financial budgets & information. Experience in carbon management. Experience in project management. Knowledge of sustainability, energy management and environmental management including strategic awareness, business case preparation and policy & strategy writing.
Desirable
Knowledge and experience of hospital engineering systems, improvement in efficient operation and design of new systems. Knowledge of NHS procedures and structures. Knowledge of low carbon design. In depth knowledge and significant current experience within the NHS. Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools. Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods.
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.
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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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Manufacturing & Innovation Hub, Seaton Delaval
Avenue Rd
Seaton Delaval
NE25 0QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)