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Background:
The project is an exciting opportunity to tackle the poor energy efficiency and energy management of student accommodation in the private sector, reducing energy consumption and in turn student bills. The project is funded via the Students Green Fund, a national programme to support student-led environmental initiatives. The project will build upon the work that has already commenced through a successful pilot aimed at encouraging students and their landlords to take up the Green Deal, by training students to be energy assessors. The remit of this project will be wider, examining behaviour change as a core tactic to impact energy consumption but retaining the most positive aspects of the original scope, critically, the training of student advocates to engage with peers to enable cascade training. Competition on a bespoke student facing software platform, regular incentives and easy to understand reports on energy saving measures (which are individual to the property) will be produced.
Objective:
To successfully manage the Energize Worcester programme in line with agreed expectations and Student Green Fund funding stipulations.
Benefits of this opportunity:
The opportunity offers the successful candidate the chance to build a range of skills in the environmental and energy sector. The postholder will gain financial, communication, energy and behaviour change skills and be well placed to pursue a career in a range of disciplines.
Future employment potential and options:
The post is funded until August 2015 after which time the postholder will be able to demonstrate their skills, knowledge and experience in a range of different disciplines and enable them to pursue a career in a number of sectors.
Output 1
Save quantifiable amounts of energy in student houses, to raise students out of fuel poverty;
Output 2
Create a network of skilled students as energy assessors and energy advocates enhancing employability;
Output 3
Offer landlords finance options to improve the energy infrastructure of student properties. This could be through Green Deal and ECO funding (as tested in the original pilot) or alternatively through other finance mechanisms which will be explored in year 1
Output 4
Develop pro-environmental behaviours and energy-saving habits by students in higher education that is rolled out nationally in a staged process
Output 5
Develop a self-funding model in HEI’s; Test the model in the non-student HMO market and make it available to Local Authorities nationally.
Key Task 1
Work with a range of partners to promote the Energize Worcester to attract interest from students, landlords, local authorities and universities in Worcester and across the UK
Key Task 2
Co-ordinate the recruitment, training and support for students as energy assessors and ambassadors
Key Task 3
Ensure accurate monitoring and evaluation of the project to meet internal and external funding requirements
Key Task 4
Carry out the duties of this post in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity and shows due respect for all employees and users of the University’s services, in accordance with the Union’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
Key Task 5
Carry out all duties having due regard for the health and safety of yourself and others, in accordance with the Union’s Health & Safety Policy.
Key Task 6
All employees are expected to go about their duties in an environmentally responsible manner. It is our aim to ensure all resources are utilised effectively and efficiently. This includes taking measures to minimise wasting energy, water and office consumables, as well as reducing unnecessary or inefficient travel. All employees will fully adhere to the Union’s Environmental Policy.
Key Task 7
Any other duties, commensurate with the status and role of the post, which may be required.
Employer: University of Worcester Students Union
Salary (per annum pro rata): £22,000 rising to £22700 in year 2
Interview Date: 3rd October
Telephone Interviews, Week Commencing: 23rd September The telephone interviews will be short and fairly informal. Please make sure you are contactable during the stated week.
Closing Date: 22nd September
Start Date: ASAP
Length of Opportunity: 100 Weeks
Hours/Week: 37.5
Work outside normal hours: some evening work will be required
Annual leave: 20 days
Probation period: One month
Base: University of Worcester Students Union
Reports to: SU president – Kynton Swingle for 2013/14
Personal Specification:
Weighting: Please note that Weightings should indicate the importance of each selection criteria, the higher the weighting the greater the importance. The weightings will be used to calculate the interview score in order to fairly assess all candidates.
Essential Selection Criteria 1 Weighting: 5
Candidates must be a graduate
Essential Selection Criteria 2 Weighting: 5
Good communication and community engagement skills showing empathy and understanding of the student needs.
Essential Selection Criteria 3 Weighting: 5
A proven knowledge, background and interest in energy efficiency in the home whether this be paid, unpaid or voluntary experience
Essential Selection Criteria 4 Weighting: 5
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to keep accurate and up-to-date records of progress and work to deadlines and targets.
Essential Selection Criteria 5 Weighting: 5
Ability to project manage effectively and prioritise tasks in a busy schedule.
Essential Selection Criteria 6 Weighting: 4
Ability to work under own initiative and individually coming up with creative and effective solutions to problems.
Essential Selection Criteria 7 Weighting: 5
Good IT skills and ability to use programmes to complete the project outcomes
Essential Selection Criteria 8 Weighting: 4
Experience in developing and enhancing stakeholder relations with the view to partnership working
Essential Selection Criteria 9 Weighting: 4
Ability to manage budgets and good numerical skills.
Desirable Selection Criteria 1 Weighting: 4
Candidate holds a full, clean driving licence and has access to a car insured for business purposes
Benefits of working with CHANGE AGENTS UK:
CHANGE AGENTS UK is an environmental and educational charity, which enables students and recent graduates to work with businesses and community groups to learn about, promote sustainable development, and become more employable. With this service CHANGE AGENTS UK will provide:
• A Change Coordinator will act as a point of contact for any help and assistance you may need from CHANGE AGENTS UK.
• Educational resources, management support, and networking opportunities.
• A number of learning notes and material available to you throughout the Opportunity.
• A monthly CHANGE AGENTS UK Newsletter informing you of current sustainability news topics, up and coming events and workshops and a network of other change agents.
Training and Development Opportunities:
• An Introductory Meeting to provide guidance for the successful completion of the Opportunity, and to detail the training opportunities and support offered by both the client and CHANGE AGENTS UK.
• A Mid-Opportunity Review Meeting in order to discuss your progress for Opportunities of 6 months or greater.
• A Final Review Meeting to discuss the project and offer guidance for job hunting or CV editing, also to gain feedback about CHANGE AGENTS UK and the project from the client and change agent.
• A City and Guilds Professional Development Award (This is optional and can be agreed between the client and change agent).
• Three Core Learning Workshops run every quarter: Project Management, Communicating Sustainability and Assertive Communication among others.
We strongly encourage you to attend training events and provide for 3 days of training within your working hours to be agreed by both change agent and line manager.
NB: CHANGE AGENTS UK does not cover travel expenses to any workshops or training the costs of travel will covered by the project budget.
