Net Zero Programme Manager
Candidate Information Pack
Contents
4 Why Cardiff University
12 Professional Services at Cardiff University
14 The Role
18 Benefits
20 Application Process
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Why Cardiff University?
World-leading research Cardiff is in the top tier of Britain’s research universities and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group. We are ranked 14th amongst UK universities for Research Power,
Crosscutting interdisciplinary research themes We have invested in building University research themes in areas of major strength including Crime & Security, Data Innovation, Neuroscience & Mental Health and Environment & Climate. Together our researchers are helping to create a stronger, healthier and more sustainable world.
Strategic partnerships and collaborations We co-create and deliver our research and innovation activities in partnership with a wide range of other organisations from the NHS to local governments, the Cardiff Capital Region and companies from local SMEs to global, blue chip household names. We have a formal strategic partnership with the UK Office for National Statistics with others to be announced soon.
World leading Impact Our research makes a positive impact to the economy, to the health and wellbeing of the population and to society more generally. We are building an industry-led compound semiconductor cluster here in South Wales and we will open the World’s first social science research park later in 2021. Our work with Public Health Wales on COVID-19 genetics is critical in the fight against the pandemic. We are ranked second in the UK for the impact of our research.
Source: Research Excellence Framework REF 2021
Source: Research Excellence Framework REF 2014
Research culture
An international community With over 7,900 international students from more than 130 countries, you’ll be part of a vibrant community that celebrates its diverse culture.
£600 million
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We’re undertaking our biggest campus upgrade for a generation by investing £600m to improve and develop our facilities and infrastructure.
Creating an inclusive University culture underpins the vision of our Strategic Equality Plan 2020-2024, built on working with staff, students and the wider community. Research integrity and ethics are a critical part of our vision and our Dean for Research Environment and Culture is developing innovative approaches to support Open Research and the responsible use of research metrics.
We’ve been awarded seven Queen’s Anniversary Prizes, which recognise world-class excellence in UK Higher Education.
Vibrant community of research fellows
Research volume
£3.23 billion
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We attract high-quality investment from both the public and private sector which helps translate our world-leading research into the products, services and processes of the future. Our excellence in teaching and learning provides highly skilled and well paid graduates who make a significant contribution to the public purse when they enter the world of work. Overall, we contribute £3.23 billion to the UK economy annually and we generate £6.30 for every £1 we spend.
We have 33,260 students which makes Cardiff University the 10th largest university in the UK on this measure. Source: HESA, Higher Education Student Statistics:
We have a live portfolio of research grants and contracts with a value exceeding £600M, demonstrating the global competitiveness of our research and its ability to attract investment.
Our world-leading researchers include 79 fellows of the Learned Society of Wales, with our University Representatives being Professors Claire Gorrara FRHistS FLSW and Gillian Bristow FLSW. We host five prestigious UKRI Future Leaders Fellows, including Cardiff-born neuroscientist Dr Dayne Beccano-Kelly of the Dementia Research Institute, a role model for the next generation of black leaders in science.
UK, 2019/20 (excluding The Open University)
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Source: (London Economics, 2018 report)
Croeso That’s Welsh for ‘welcome’, and you’ll feel it everywhere you go in Wales. Welcome to a country of breathtaking natural beauty, where every day a new experience awaits. Around every corner, a hidden gem: colourful fishing villages and cosy inns, mountain vistas and cliff-top trails, sandy bays and bustling cities. Here you can discover 640 castles; more than any other country in Europe. This is the land of magic and myth, of princes and dragons. A land that has created writers and poets, musicians and athletes, architects and engi- neers, scientists and philanthropists. A land that has inspired generations to achieve their dreams. This magical land is our home – and your home too.
Small country. Big heart. Great ambition.
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Cardiff: a capital city
Dynamic. Friendly. Affordable.
Cardiff is a thriving and attractive city which is widely recognised as an outstanding place in which to live, work and study. Cardiff caters to all tastes, offering everything from the excitement of the city to the peace and tranquillity of the nearby coast and countryside. Contemporary, welcoming and easy to get around, the Welsh capital is a city with character, heritage and ambition. Cardiff combines all the advantages of a compact, friendly and affordable location with the cultural and recreational facilities of a modern capital city.
‘With an exhilarating mix of heavyweight cultural sights, exciting regeneration projects, world-class sport, a prolific music scene and some seriously banging nightlife, it’s easy to see why Cardiff now ranks alongside London and Edinburgh as one of the UK’s most compelling destinations.’
Source: Rough Guide 2018
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As one of the UK’s major sporting centres, Cardiff is home to the iconic 74,500-seat Principality Stadium. The city hosts professional football at the Cardiff City Stadium, rugby at the famous Arms Park and international cricket at Sophia Gardens. Cardiff also boasts an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a white water rafting and canoe centre, ice rink and facilities to play a range of other sports.
As you’d expect from a capital city, Cardiff is one of the UK’s leading retail destinations. Designer boutiques and high street names can be found within the St David’s Shopping Centre, which stands alongside local independent shops, numerous indoor and outdoor markets and a fascinating network of glass-canopied Victorian and Edwardian shopping arcades.
Following an investment of £2.4bn, Cardiff Bay is regarded as one of the most successful regeneration projects in the UK. The Bay boasts a modern development of homes, shops, bars, restaurants, offices, and entertainment and sport facilities.
Boasting some 330 parks and gardens, Cardiff benefits from an abundance of green spaces. Our parks reach right into the heart of the city centre, making the capital a green haven for exploring, relaxing and taking some time out.
In the mood for some culture? Cardiff is well-equipped, with entertainment to suit all tastes. Cardiff Bay’s world-class Wales Millennium Centre regularly plays host to touring West End musicals, as well as concerts, drama and ballet. The city is also home to the acclaimed Welsh National Opera, two thriving theatres, several multi-screen cinemas, comedy clubs and a well-established arts centre.
Cardiff is a compact city, best explored on foot or by bicycle. The city’s new Next Bikes scheme has cycle racks located all over the city – and the first half hour of every journey is free to all Cardiff University students! Excellent transport links also make it easy to travel across the city, south Wales and beyond, with London less than two hours away by rail.
Cardiff is a truly cosmopolitan city and its multicultural vibe is reflected in its diverse range of cafes, restaurants and bars. No matter your preference, you’re sure to find plenty to suit your taste and budget.
Want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life? The easily- accessible Brecon Beacons National Park offers outstanding scenery and wildlife, alongside ample opportunity for all kinds of outdoor pursuits including hiking and rock climbing. If it’s sea air you crave, take a wander along our stunning coastline by following the 870-mile Wales Coastal Path: the only path in the world that follows a country’s coastline in its entirety. “Cardiff is a great place to be a student. Although it’s the capital of Wales,
“Cardiff is a great place to be a student. Although it’s the capital of Wales, it isn’t a large city, which means most things are within walking distance. The centre is very compact and filled to the brim with bars, restaurants, cafes and shops. I also love Cardiff because of its surrounding areas: within half an hour I could either be looking out to sea in Penarth or climbing a mountain in the valleys.” David, MSc Data Science and Analytics
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Professional Services at Cardiff University
Cardiff’s academic community is central to its success and the support of a high quality Professional Services is vital if we are to deliver excellence in research, learning and teaching, and the student experience. We are also committed to providing an excellent staff experience to match that of the institution’s students. As an organisation we will be focussed, professional, efficient and effective, with infrastructure and support services working to the highest standards in comparison with our peers. We are currently investing in a transformational improvement programme, Transforming Services, which Professional Services staff across the University are working to deliver. The University is a major and complex organisation with turnover exceeding £500 million per annum. In 2016 Cardiff issued a bond of £300 million which is helping finance the institution’s strategic goals. The net proceeds from the bond will support general corporate purposes, including investment in leading edge new research, teaching and student facilities through our Estates Master Plan that will be among the best in the world, and radically enhance the student experience.
The key aims of the Professional Services are to support The Way Forward strategy, to improve its services, to generate income and to develop its people. At Cardiff our Professional Services staff work together across ten central departments, three colleges and their constituent academic schools under the leadership of the Chief Operating Officer, Claire Sanders. Research and Innovation Services is one of the ten central Professional Services departments.
We are currently investing in a transformational improvement programme, Transforming Services, which Professional Services staff across the University are working to deliver.
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The Role
Job title:
Net Zero Programme Manager Estates and Campus Facilities Deputy Director of Estates
School/Support Department:
Line manager:
Strategic and tactical: Provide the lead professional guidance and advice to the University on the medium- and longer-term direction, strategy, policies, and objectives for the University’s Net Zero Activities and Environmental Sustainability more widely, particularly across the University’s estate. Operational: The role is responsible for developing and delivering a fully developed plan towards decarbonation and leading the delivery of the programme to achieve the plan; and to ensure the accurate measurement and reporting (including statutory) of carbon emissions, including the following specific responsibilities.
Key Duties • Develop and implement a long-term strategy to meet University Net Zero targets. • Develop and implement a shorter-term carbon reduction delivery plan (including both programming and costings) for the estate. • Develop financial models with finance colleagues for delivery of the programme, including identifying funding sources and/or potential Strategic Partners. • Develop and present proposals and business cases to facilitate the carbon reduction plan, presenting these to relevant University and Council committees (eg Estates and Infrastructure Board; Environmental Sustainability Subcommittee; UEB; etc), and undertaking any applications in partnership with finance colleagues; • In coordination with the Estates Operations and Development teams, maintain a priority register of carbon reduction opportunities, identifying options to further reduce carbon emissions as part of other developments or maintenance works. • Plan and implement approved decarbonisation schemes, both estates-related and behavioural, ensuring these are carried out successfully and within agreed timeframes. • Measure and monitor carbon emissions (including utilities), regularly reviewing the impact of both decarbonisation projects and utility carbon reduction; consequentially quantifying and revising the Estates Carbon Register to reflect improvements and ensure accurate reporting. • Liaise with and manage all internal and 14
external stakeholders in carbon reduction/ decarbonisation • Manage a team which supports and delivers decarbonisation and wider Environmental Sustainability for the University, including measuring and reporting and which supports biodiversity across the Estate. Planning and Organising • As the lead professional develop and lead the implementation of a Net Zero Roadmap for the University taking a long-term view of the University estate. Produce and subsequently implement a programme of works, subject to funding, with a medium- and long-term planning horizon. • As the lead professional, contribute to and provide input to the University Estates Strategy, its implementation and review and the annual planning process. Provide professional advice on the prioritisation of works, and the most effective use of available resources identifying opportunities for Net Zero initiatives. • Advise and guide colleagues on all aspects of decarbonisation opportunities in building services, reactive and planned maintenance, and capital development. • Direct and organise the activities of the Net Zero team, to provide a high level of service and efficient use of resources. • Attend meetings with design teams to provide professional guidance and peer review of building specifications and design proposals. • Plan for the continual development of the team to provide professional services to the University and ensure that appropriate arrangements are in
place for recruiting, directing supervising, appraising, and training staff
Problem Solving • Explore ways of improving efficiency and effectiveness Carbon Management promoting improvements to achieve target reduction and increased value for money. • Resolve conflict between limited budgets, Net Zero priorities, risk management and business continuity to provide reliability and resilience of the Estate. • Make best use of in-house resources and engage specialist partner organisations as required. • Provide Net Zero overview on capital projects to make best use of available infrastructure and achieve effectiveness and consistency in design whilst encouraging opportunities for innovation. Decision Making • Ensure financial plans are developed and implemented to ensure the net carbon zero programme operates within allocated budgets • Advise on the prioritisation of a programme of works which enable the University to meet its internal and external requirements. • In conjunction with the Deputy Director, decide on the content of policies and systems for the Division. • Provide strategic Net Zero guidance for short-, medium- and long-term estates infrastructure. • In conjunction with the Deputy Director, decide on skill mix, recruitment, and staff allocation. Key Contacts/Relationships • Work with senior colleagues from all areas of the University providing expert advice to committees and project boards. • Represent the University at sector level. • In addition to the above the post-holder will have regular contact with a wide range of personnel within
and out with the University including: • All Estates & Campus Facilities Staff • A wide range of College, School and Support Group staff • Human Resources and Trade Union representatives • Staff Representatives • Professional Consultants • Contractors
• Local Authority Officials • Service Organisations • Other Universities
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria • Educated to degree level or equivalent with an appropriate professional qualification in one of the following disciplines: Building, Surveying, Carbon Management, Environmental Sustainability plus extensive experience operating at a strategic management level. • Knowledge and experience in all aspects of decarbonisation of an estate. • Knowledge and understanding of funding opportunities for decarbonisation plans • Knowledge and experience in the production and delivery of carbon management plans • Considerable professional experience operating at a senior level in the public and/or private sector with a demonstrable track record of directly managing programmes of work within a large and complex estate is essential. • Experience of managing and controlling substantial budgets and an understanding of financial management procedures is essential • Demonstrable experience of providing innovative solutions as enablers to strategic change • High level of verbal, written and numeric skills and must be computer literate. A sound knowledge of standard spreadsheet packages and computerised estates and project management systems would be beneficial. • Must be able to lead a team of staff, be self-motivating, able to work on own initiative and liaise effectively with managers and other staff operating in a multi-disciplinary environment. • A sound knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act, the CDM Regulations, and other relevant statutory requirements will be required. • Able to demonstrate effective delivery of Estates Programmes of work over a period.
Desirable Criteria • Fluency in Welsh, written and oral
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Benefits working for Cardiff University
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer all staff pension schemes, childcare vouchers, reduced rates on sports memberships and more.
Competitive salary We reward our staff with competitive salaries which include annual cost of living increases.
Pension schemes We offer two contributory pension schemes and you will be automatically opted into the relevant scheme for your job type. If you join us from an NHS employer and have been a member of the NHS pension scheme, you may be able to remain in that scheme. Cycle to Work Scheme The university is committed to fostering the health and well-being of staff, developing and promoting a sustainable travel policy and encouraging a cycling culture within the university. Our Cycle 2 Work scheme enables employees to lease bicycles and associated safety equipment up to a value of £1,000 through a Salary Sacrifice scheme. Annual travel loans Under the university’s Sustainable Travel Action Plan, we are encouraging the use of public transport which will help reduce carbon emissions. The Annual Season Ticket Travel Loans scheme allows you to apply for an interest free loan from the university, who will then purchase a yearly travel ticket on your behalf. This amount will be repayable over 10 months. Little Scholars Nursery The university’s Little Scholars Nursery provides care for our staff and students’ children aged 10 weeks to five years. Reduced rates on sports memberships The university has a wide range of sports and recreation facilities that staff may use at discounted rates. These include fitness facilities, sport courts, group fitness classes and personal training consultations.
Relocating to Cardiff We may be able to help with expenses if you’re moving to Cardiff to start a new position with us.
Find out if you’re eligible for relocation support and how to claim.
We also have an interest free Loan Scheme to assist with the cost associated with immigration. Prospective members of staff who have been offered and who have signed a contract of employment with the University are eligible to apply.
Find out about the International Staff Loan Scheme
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To arrange a confidential briefing discussion please contact our retained advisor Sian Gardiner at MRG on sian.gardiner@ mrgpeople.co.uk or 07932 717 458.
Applications should consist of a CV and Covering Letter and should be sent to sian.gardiner@mrgpeople.co.uk
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