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JOB SPECIFICATION
Faculty/Department: Estates and Facilities
Department
Job Title/Grade: Energy
and Environment Officer
Reporting to:
Energy
and Environment Manager
Purpose of the post:
To act as the University’s focal point for leading student and staff
engagement programmes, organising behaviour change projects and co-ordinating
and promoting environmental initiatives within the university. The post holder
will be required to lead on the development and implementation of the Energy
and Environmental Management Systems.
The post holder
is required to assist the Energy and Environment Manager in all aspects of
their duties, in respect of the University’s physical environment through
Energy and Environmental Management.
The post holder
will act as the Group Secretary for the University’s Sustainable Development
Group and will be expected to prepare KPI reports for the Sustainability &
Energy Group and other appropriate forums.
The reduction
in CO2 emissions and energy consumption is a fundamental element of
this role. The post holder will facilitate implementation of carbon reduction
projects, work closely with trainee maintenance engineers to identify energy
savings projects, prepare energy projects implementation business case and
prepare monthly KPI reports.
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING
RELATIONSHIPS
Effective communications with colleagues, both Support and
Academics within the University.
Strong and proactive links with colleagues in the
profession, Universities, Statutory and other bodies.
Engage academic and support staff, students, tenants,
contractors and other groups in environmental initiatives.
Promote the benefits of team work and a holistic approach to
energy and environmental management
Represent the University with external bodies and actively promote
initiatives in place.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The main duties
and responsibilities include:
To develop and implement the University’s Energy and Environmental
Management System.
To draw up an implementation strategy for the University’s Environmental
Management System setting out clear targets, monitoring progress year on year.
These activities may include taking the lead on individual actions and
initiatives or may consist of providing relevant advice to those responsible
for initiating projects.
Be innovative and imaginative to promote positive environmental
behaviour within staff and students. Manage awareness raising campaigns, hold
regular events and be a focal point for engagement at LSBU
Improve the student experience by offering training, guidance and
support
To identify improvement actions and produce business plans and
feasibility studies, demonstrating the efficiency of particular initiatives for
approval. Where approved, to manage
projects to completion and monitor and report on outcomes, all with the
assistance of the Maintenance Engineers and Project Managers.
To take a key role in leading agreed initiatives for carbon reduction
and environmental improvement across campus including the promotion of carbon
management and energy reduction activities across campus, seeking the support
of academic and non-academic departments and the Student Union as appropriate.
To support the University’s Sustainable Development Group and other
groups with an environmental focus and support Group Secretary by taking
minutes.
To maintain utilities consumption records on campus, including gas,
electricity, and water and monitor consumption against targets to prepare
reports and analyse energy performance
To identify appropriate external standards, awards and benchmarks for
adoption by the University, and to develop performance reports.
- To maintain an awareness of
environmental law and to provide advice on compliance across all relevant
activities. Maintain contact with energy efficiency agencies and professional
bodies to keep up to date with current best practice and technologies. Pursue a
personal programme of Continuing Professional (technical/management)
Development
- To Support all work
undertaken by the Energy and Environment Manager.
- Any further duties that may
reasonably be required from time to time commensurate with the grade of this
position.
SELECTION
CRITERIA:
Educated to Degree level in a relevant
subject such as Environmental Management and/or Policy.
Hold a relevant professional body
qualification in Energy Management and Auditing.
Member or working towards membership of a
suitable professional body such as IEMA or IES.
Have experience in developing energy and
environmental strategies and engagement initiatives in a University Estates
context, and the management of environmental programmes. Ideally have an
understanding of the role of environmental improvement within the higher
education sector.
Have experience of working with volunteers
and engaging students in environmental initiatives.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of
ISO 14001 and EN 16001 within a Higher Education Institute.
Demonstrate enthusiasm and innovation for the
promotion of energy conservation and environmental improvement. Capability to
communicate this to a wide range of stakeholders and to gather support from
colleagues and stakeholders across a range of disciplines
Ability to persuade, liaise and interact
effectively with all groups and present complex ideas clearly and effectively.
A strong champion of environmental best
practice while still working within an overall team ethos
Demonstrable project management
skills/qualifications
Ability to work under pressure, meet
deadlines and work outside of normal contractual hours to achieve these if
needed.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of
equality and diversity, and its practical application.
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