Job Description

A vacancy has arisen for the key role of Energy & Sustainability Manager at a large Acute Trust. This is a lead role and the ability to work independently whilst collaborating with internal and external stake holders is key, the ideal candidate will manage energy resources efficiently and ensure compliance with all current legislation in particular EU ETS and CRC Schemes. The ability to provide written reports to finance and other end users as well as energy monitoring and targeting is essential.
The successful candidate should have knowledge and understanding of Energy Performance Contracts and Building Management Systems (BMS) along with analytical skills together with the ability to problem solve.
Main duties of the job
*Procurement of Energy & Water Services
*Manage and monitor Energy Performance Contracts provided by external providers
*Provide Monthly Utilities and Energy reports
*Complete regular Bill validation for all energy invoices
*Provide Estates Return Information Collection (ERIC)
*Appraise energy savings schemes as required
*Produce Display Energy Certificates (DECs) and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) where necessary
*Provide support and analysis for Business Cases
*Provide Support for Zero Carbon and Sustainability Projects
*Identify External funding Opportunities for Zero Carbon Projects (e.g Salix)
*Develop internal and External communications forums to promote Zero Carbon and Sustainability Agenda's .
*Identify "invest to save" projects to support the Trust Cost Improvement plans.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 to 62,682 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9010528
Job locations
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• *Educated to Degree Level
• *HNC (or equivalent) -- Engineering/ environmental
• OR
• *Degree in Energy Management

Experience
Essential

• *An understanding of commercial heating, cooling lighting and ventilation systems and their controls
• *An appreciation of renewable energy technologies, including the potential local benefits and impacts

Additional Criteria
Essential

• *Good written skills regarding correspondence which are sufficient to convey information in a clear, concise and jargon free style
• *Experience of facilitating meetings/ workshops and presenting complex information to a variety of audiences
• *Ability to prioritise between competing demands
• *Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email
• *Ability to use problem solving skills
• *Ability to ensure attainment of targets, resource management, department development, without the need to refer all but the most significant issues to Director level
• *Ability to analyse and make decisions on a wide range of general management subjects, e.g., Finance, HR, Quality, Environment, Tender documentation, Contract documentation
• *Knowledge of carbon emissions monitoring techniques and reporting methodologies
• *Knowledge of all aspects of carbon and energy reduction business cases
• *Organised
• *Focused
• *Team player
• *Honesty and integrity
• *Professional
• *Self-motivated
• *Enthusiastic

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• *Educated to Degree Level
• *HNC (or equivalent) -- Engineering/ environmental
• OR
• *Degree in Energy Management

Experience
Essential

• *An understanding of commercial heating, cooling lighting and ventilation systems and their controls
• *An appreciation of renewable energy technologies, including the potential local benefits and impacts

Additional Criteria
Essential

• *Good written skills regarding correspondence which are sufficient to convey information in a clear, concise and jargon free style
• *Experience of facilitating meetings/ workshops and presenting complex information to a variety of audiences
• *Ability to prioritise between competing demands
• *Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email
• *Ability to use problem solving skills
• *Ability to ensure attainment of targets, resource management, department development, without the need to refer all but the most significant issues to Director level
• *Ability to analyse and make decisions on a wide range of general management subjects, e.g., Finance, HR, Quality, Environment, Tender documentation, Contract documentation
• *Knowledge of carbon emissions monitoring techniques and reporting methodologies
• *Knowledge of all aspects of carbon and energy reduction business cases
• *Organised
• *Focused
• *Team player
• *Honesty and integrity
• *Professional
• *Self-motivated
• *Enthusiastic

Skills Required