PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA • Educated to degree level, or other equivalent qualification • A detailed applied and theoretical knowledge and understanding of decarbonisation management • Effective management skills • Well-developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to present policy and procedure in a way that can be understood by the audience. • Planning and organisational skills, including project management, with the ability to delegate to team members where appropriate. • Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively influence, persuade and negotiate in area of expertise, effectively contribute to team working to build and develop working relationships. • Analytical skills with the ability to generate effective solutions and make effective decisions • Highly numerate
INDICATIVE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
• Leading a team of one to two staff and virtual project teams that may include external consultants • Manage a budget to commission consultancy work in the pursuit of team objectives • Responsible for the achievement of annual carbon reduction targets relating to scope 1 and 2 emissions • The post holder reports to the Head of Sustainability, working under broad direction to enable the post holder to manage their own work and that of their team members, to achieve their agreed objectives. The role holder will play a key role in supporting the achievement of the strategic and operational goals of the University, Professional Services and their Division. The post holder is expected to work collaboratively across the University and with key stakeholders to deliver single team working that efficiently and effectively supports the achievement of those goals and objectives. • Support achievement of the Division’s/Unit’s/ School’s compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory compliance obligations, including (but not limited to): UKVI, Health & Safety, the Prevent Duty, data protection, Competition and Markets Authority requirements and equal opportunities, as appropriate to the grade and role. Additionally, to promote good practice in relation to University policy, procedure and guidance in relation to those compliance matters in respect of students, staff and other relevant parties. • Balance effectiveness and cost-efficiency in the management of the budgets you are accountable for, demonstrating compliance with Value for Money and Return on Investment principles to support the University’s strategic aim to achieve a world-class standard of teaching and research by managing our resources effectively and efficiently
• Commitment to customer excellence • Effective IT Skills on MS platform.
ESSENTIAL ROLE-SPECIFIC CRITERIA • A minimum of three years relevant experience in a similar role related to sustainability or energy management • Experience of producing strategies and plans for reducing carbon emissions • Experience of effectively managing external consultants • Experience of developing environmental or energy policies, design guides and performance standards • Experience of successfully bidding for funding grants and/ or resources DESIRABLE CRITERIA • Knowledge of the Higher Education sector. • An energy or environmental management qualification • Project management qualifications
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