Apprentice Junior Energy Manager

The closing date is 16th Oct 2022

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and motivated individual to join the Estates Energy & Sustainability Team, as an apprentice, at one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country.
This is a busy and exciting time to be working in energy & sustainability, with the greatest challenges and opportunities the industry has ever seen, working in support of the Net Zero agenda. The post holder will undertake an apprenticeship course in Energy Management alongside working with the Trusts Energy & Sustainability team supporting the day to day efficient management of energy within the estates portfolio. The role will expose the successful candidate to all the knowledge and experience they will require to support them in their learning and to allow them to become a Junior Energy Manager. In addition to day to day management of utilities they will also be able to experience a number of large scale decarbonisation projects the Trust is currently delivering as well as spending some time with the wider Trust sustainability team. 

Main duties, tasks & skills required

The successful candidate will have a professional approach, excellent organisation, time management and communication skills and good attention to detail. Ability to develop skills in multi-tasking, data analysis, task prioritisation & basic technical/engineering knowledge.An understanding of the importance of carbon reduction will need to be evidenced. You will be educated to a minimum of GCSE level (A-Levels are desirable) with confidence in maths and the ability to interpret/analyse data; have knowledge Microsoft programmes; ability to learn new software. You will be a required to attend different sites and to sometimes work out of any of the Trusts 4 Acute Hospital Sites. Alongside the completion of their apprenticeship the Apprentice Junior Energy Manager will support the Trust Energy & Sustainability Manager with the efficient management of utilities as well as supporting the delivery of measures supporting the Trusts decarbonisation strategy and targets.Key responsibilities include (but not limited to): collation/analysis of utility data; identification of utility wastage; all aspects of utility billing/tariffs; improving data around the trusts utility infrastructure; support delivery of energy efficiency programmes; support the Trusts statutory and legislative compliance requirements (e.g. UK ETS and DECs); understand the different energy intensive processes within the Trust; support any reporting/surveys/audits; promote behaviour change strategies and campaigns. 

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Job description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

* GCSE English and maths 4-9 or A-C or equivalent qualifications 

Desirable

* A-Levels in Maths and English

Experience

Essential

* An understanding of, and commitment to, 'green' issues and their importance within a work environment

* Experience of communicating with a variety of audiences

* Basic knowledge of sustainability and utilities

* Basic knowledge of data analysis

* Basic knowledge of NHS & UK Government commitments on carbon reduction and Net Zero

Desirable

* Experience of project management and administration 

Additional Criteria

Essential

* Good level of mathematics ability

* Demonstrate problem solving and data analytical skills

* Able to understand and put into practice basic engineering principles around energy & HVAC infrastructure

* Ability to multi-task

* Excellent communication & persuasive skills

* Demonstrable organisational skills including prioritisation and time management

* Good level of ICT literacy including MS Outlook, internet, Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

* Initiative and drive to achieve results

* Demonstrable commitment and motivation to complete the project and deliver the projects aims

* Ability to work and make informed decisions with minimal supervision

* Comfortable visiting other sites on the estate

* Be committed to attending the apprenticeship training as/when required

* Commitment to connect and share experiences with other energy & sustainability apprentices across the NHS

Desirable

Clean driving licence 

For help with your application, contact: 

Leon Korner 

 

07554334347 

Pay scheme

Other 

Band

 

Salary

£10000.00  to £10000.00 Yearly 

Contract

Apprenticeship 

Duration

2  Year(s) 

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working 

Reference number

304-47293DH 

Job locations

Trustwide 
Mindelsohn Way 
Birmingham 
West Midlands 
B15 2TH 

Attachments

This vacancy is closed to applications.