Energy and Carbon Manager Candidate Information Pack
Executive Summary Thank you for your interest in the Energy and Carbon Manager Now is an exciting time to be joining the University and taking up this role. We have bold plans for the development and enhancement of the estate to support the University’s strategy, and you’ll be joining an estates and facilities team that is high energy, positive and passionate about delivering world-class facilities and services. We are investing heavily in our estate and our current development programme includes a new home for our Faculty of Healthcare & Medical Sciences, the improvement of our student accommodation offering, and the development of Castle Meadow, our new city centre campus. The Energy & Carbon Manager will lead on driving efficient energy management and decarbonisation across the University estate, with key aspects of the role being delivering energy saving and carbon reduction projects, managing building energy management systems (BEMS) across the estate, and working with the Estates Capital Projects team on proposals for energy/carbon savings through estate refurbishment projects. Since I’ve joined the University, I’ve been inspired by the scale and diversity of the university and its estate together with the ambition and passion of our students and staff. If this seems like an environment that will inspire you, we look forward to receiving your application.
Exec Summary About Us Environmental Sustainability Delivery Plan Out Estate Role Summary Estates Department Org Structure JD & Person spec EDI Further Information & How to apply
Gary Moss Director of Estates and Facilities
About us
The University of Nottingham was founded on the vision and philanthropic spirit of Jesse Boot who, in 1928, donated the land that is now University Park. The vision of a university devoted to discovery, enterprise and the advancement of the human condition, combined with his lifelong commitment to improving health and wellbeing, remains intrinsic to the culture of the University today and will continue to underpin our future purpose. Our pioneering spirit and ambitious vision still resonates and drives our University today, as we strive to deliver an exceptional research- led education to our 46,000 students, and to transform lives and societies around the globe through our world-leading research.
We are defined by our people and the values we share. Our environment is an ambitious vision brought to life across vibrant and forward-thinking global campuses. An ever changing world where open minds and diverse cultures are able to learn, challenge and create.
Inclusivity
We are a community where everyone can contribute and be appreciated for who they are.
Ambition
We set the highest standards for ourselves and our work and support each other to achieve them.
Openness
We adopt a straightforward and transparent way of communicating with each other and with the world, championing the free exchange of ideas.
Fairness
Our decisions and actions are consistent, impartial and ethical.
Respect
We have regard for each other’s rights and feelings, and demonstrate this in our behaviour, treating each other with kindness.
Environmental Sustainability Delivery Plan
• Commissioned a study on the University’s current resilience to climate change to inform how we can reduce its impact on the institution and enable us to prepare and adapt sustainably • Begun the journey of embedding carbon reduction and sustainability ambitions into our plans for the University estate, further reducing emissions from our buildings, increasing on-site sustainable transport and integrating on-site renewable energy schemes • Reduced the amount of travel we undertake on University business, particularly air travel • Make sustainability a priority area in our Universities for Nottingham partnership with Nottingham Trent University and Nottingham City Council to maximise our collective impact and support the city’s ambitious target of becoming carbon neutral by 2028. • Launched a Green Rewards programme across the universities to incentivise positive sustainable behaviours by our staff and students. • Enhancing the flora and fauna of our campuses supporting our Nature Positive and Bio-diversity commitments
The University has worked hard on its own campus environmental performance, over the last ten years we have: • Delivered year-on-year reductions in our carbon dioxide emissions since 2009 • Developed a focused delivery plan for sustainability • Established a science-based targets for carbon reduction supported by a carbon management plan. • Invested in renewable energy installations on campus which generate 950,000 kWh each year to power our activities sustainably • Provided sustainable transport between campuses through our Hopper bus services, which carry more than 1 million passengers each year • Divested from all fossil fuel investments and introduced an ethical investments policy to guide our other financial investments and activity • Ensured that less than 1% of our waste enters landfill, recycling 38% of our waste on site, and converting food waste into energy and bio-fertiliser • Driven down single-use plastics on campus through our WasteNott campaign, which includes a ‘latte levy’ to fund waste reduction initiatives, a ban on plastic straws and a reduction of more than 75,000 disposable cups in the past year.
The University of Nottingham is committed to environmental sustainability through our research, teaching, campus activity, investments and our work with partners locally and globally. Over the last decade and more, our University has been taking action to support the environment and deliver research to secure a more sustainable planet. Over the next decade, in partnership with our staff and student community, we will make a step-change in our efforts to assist the response to the climate emergency and to support environmental sustainability more widely. Our recently University Strategy puts sustainability at the heart of the core goals that will guide our work as an institution for the years to come: We will make an outstanding contribution to supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through our research and education, our engagement with partners and our behaviour on campus and in our communities. We will place a special emphasis on environmental sustainability, supporting the City of Nottingham’s desire to be a net zero carbon city by 2028 and working with partners in China and Malaysia to improve sustainability within their regions.
At the same time the University’s global research programme has a well-deserved reputation for supporting a more sustainable planet and we are constantly developing our teaching and learning in line with this. Building on the journey so far we are now seeking to accelerate our efforts to further improve the sustainability of our estate and embed environmental sustainability in our education and research, as well as in the mind-set and behaviours of our community. Central to this will be the development and delivery of a decarbonisation road map for our scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions and the establishment of Scope 3 targets and projects.
Our Estate
The Estate We are proud to be home to some of the most beautiful campuses in the UK and the Estates & Facilities team take the responsibility of both maintaining and developing those campuses very seriously. Building on the natural beauty and heritage of these locations to step forward and embrace our sustainability vision whilst enabling our equality, diversity and inclusion commitments. The vision and future of our campuses is captured in our Estates Development Framework, with the guiding principle of 'Evolution without a carbon footprint'. More information on this can be found here.
Our UK estate is spread across seven locations:
University Park Campus – One of the largest and most attractive campuses in the county, University Park is the hub of student life. Jubilee Campus – This award-winning green campus is recognised for its innovative architecture and sustainability. King’s Meadow Campus – The former TV studios is home to many of the University’s professional services and business support departments.
Nottingham Medical School – Based in the Queen’s Medical Centre, the Medical School was the first to be established in the UK in the 20th century. Sutton Bonington Campus – This countryside location is the perfect setting for the Vet School and School of Biosciences. University Hospital Sites – As well as the Queen’s Medical Centre, the university has sites at the Royal Derby Hospital and Nottingham City Hospital.
Our new city centre campus, Castle Meadow, is current in development; you can learn more about this here. We also have several developments currently underway at University Park and our Jubilee Campus, details of the developments can be found here.
Role Summary Reporting to the Head of Environmental Sustainability the Energy and Carbon Manager will lead the energy and carbon management team, contributing to the development and delivery of the Universities decarbonisation across the University estate, with key aspects of the role being delivering energy-saving and carbon reduction projects, managing building energy management systems (BEMS) across the estate, and work collaboratively across the Estate Office to delivery energy / carbon savings through estate refurbishment projects. You will be part of a multidisciplinary sustainability team that has the responsibility for embedding the University’s sustainability ambitions into operational performance.
Estates Structure
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in an energy and carbon management role across a complex and diverse estate portfolio. You will possess demonstrable experience in identifying and implementing energy efficiency projects and innovative low carbon and renewable energy technologies. Strong data analysis and reporting skills will be a key in successfully undertaking the role. Now is an exciting time to be joining the University and taking up this role. There are bold plans for the University and the development of the estate, the estates and facilities team is a high energy, positive and dynamic environment, and the university offers a fantastic working environment, inspiring campus facilities and a host of generous staff benefits.
Development & Sustainability Director
Senior Environment Officer APM 4 Senior Environment Officer APM 4
Energy and Carbon Manager APM 5
Head of Sustainability APM 6
Carbon Reduction Manager APM 5 (0.6)
Sustainable Travel Officer APM 4
BMS Controls Engineer APM 4
BMS Controls Operator O&F 3
Energy and Carbon Officer APM 4
Job Description
compliance and support our teaching and research programmes.
• Analyzing data and identifying opportunities for performance improvement and reporting impact on achievements by specific initiatives or investments. 3. 15% time per year Provide strategic direction on the Universities Energy procurement strategy including: • Procuring contracts for the supply of utilities, including PPA’s and long term partnerships with support from the University’s Procurement Team and external procurement partners • Managing the relationship with utility suppliers (gas, electricity, water and other fuels) and ensuring prudent budget management. • Assisting in the preparation of utility budgets, forecasts, monitoring and targeting • Developing and maintaining accurate records of energy consumption information (monitoring and targeting to assist in all of the above). 4. 15% time per year Overseeing the strategic development of the University’s Building Management System. • Managing and developing the strategic relationship with the University’s BMS provider and their supply chain where appropriate. • Developing and improving the BMS to improve student experience, maintain
The Energy and Carbon Manager is responsible to the Head of Environmental Sustainability and has oversight of the energy and carbon section of the Environmental Sustainability team. This includes ensuring the University’s successful carbon management programme continues to develop and deliver financial and carbon saving is line with the Universities ambition. Ensuring performance improvement across the function and developing the team. You will be part of a multidisciplinary sustainability team that has the responsibility for embedding the University’s sustainability ambitions into operational performance.
Main responsibilities (Primary accountabilities and responsibilities expected to fulfil the role) 1. 20% time per year Manage and lead the carbon, energy and water management function of the University to ensure the continued reduction of carbon emissions from the University estate, energy management to ensure legal compliance, efficient energy consumption, well managed energy procurement and financial control and the efficient use of heating and ventilation controls. 2. 20% time per year Lead the team to develop, promote and deliver the University Carbon Management Plan and Energy Strategy including: Job title Energy and Carbon Manager Job family and level APM Level 5 School/ Department Estates & Facilities Location University Park Campus, with some working from other campuses as required Purpose of role The University has recently published its Strategy which explicitly identifies sustainability as being one of seven key goals: “Contributing to Sustainable Development Goals. We will make an outstanding contribution to supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through our research and education, our engagement with partners and our behaviour on campus and in our communities. We will place a special emphasis on environmental sustainability, supporting the City of Nottingham’s desire to be a net zero carbon city by 2028 and working with partners in China and Malaysia to improve sustainability within their regions.”
5. 5% time per year To manage the University’s responsibilities under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive including the provision of Display Energy Certificates, Energy Performance Certificates, FIT’s and RHI scheme’s and associated reporting requirements. 6. 15% time per year Providing technical advice and guidance on energy and carbon reduction measures to a broad • Estate office colleagues • Students and researchers • Funders and other external bodies 7. 5% time per year . Deputising for the Head of Sustainability, attending internal meetings on behalf of the team. Lead the Energy and Carbon team , carrying out ADCs for the team, dealing with personnel issues and overseeing staff development and training. 8. 5% time per year . To carry out any other additional duties within the potholder’s capabilities as may be required. range of stakeholders including • Design teams and consultants
• Developing business cases, securing and managing budgets and programme of works necessary to deliver carbon reduction projects • Interpreting survey reports from external consultants • Submitting bids for external funding for carbon reduction projects • Lead the assessment, investigation and development of new initiatives, ideas and energy efficiency and carbon reduction projects. • Monitoring and reporting of energy consumption and carbon emissions including specific monitoring and targeting. • To use utility data to generate reports and recommendations on how the University can improve its sustainability performance.
Person specification
Qualifications, certification and training Essential • A relevant degree plus significant experience in a similar role or a proven track record of relevant extensive work experience Desirable • Membership of a relevant professional body Knowledge/ Skills/ Training Essential • Ability to plan, organize, work flexibly and manage conflicting priorities, coping with varying demands and high levels of activity. • Ability to lead and manage external consultants and contractors by setting clear goals, monitoring performance, motivating, empowering and providing feedback. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders. • Proven management skills including project management, time management and management and motivation of staff • Ability to prepare and give presentations to small groups • Excellent IT skills, particularly with respect to spreadsheets. Ability to manage databases containing energy information • Knowledge of building management Systems and other control systems
Desirable • A demonstrable knowledge of relevant and applicable energy and carbon related legislation. • Knowledge of building services — electrical, mechanical and water. • Knowledge of and engagement with Carbon Behaviour Change programmes. Experience Essential • Substantial experience of energy and carbon management • Significant management experience and proven ability to lead and motivate a team • Experience in the commissioning of carbon and energy reductions projects • Extensive experience of the delivery of carbon and energy reduction projects • Proven experience in preparing/managing/ controlling budgets and forecasting. • Experience of Building Management Systems • Experience in the procurement, monitoring and management of large scale utility contracts. Desirable • Substantial experience of energy and carbon management in a large estate • Experience of Schneider Continuum/ Struxureware building management system • Experience of ISO 50001 implementation • Experience in delivering a net-zero carbon program. • Experience of working with SALIX funded projects.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion You may have heard the term used in many different ways, but do you really know what Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is all about?
What are we doing? Building a truly inclusive environment for our staff and students is a top priority for the University and a number of different strands play a part in making that a reality. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed (Level 1) employer. Increasing the diversity of our employee community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of the Disability Confident Scheme. We understand that some candidates may face barriers applying for the job online and we are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to help you make an application for a job.
How does EDI affect me? The principles that underpin EDI are relevant to everyone at the university - whether a student, member of staff or alumni. We want our community to be inclusive of all people, focusing on their skills and attributes and providing a level playing field for everyone – regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity (these are called protected characteristics) as well as socio- economic, neurodiversity, temporary impairment and caring responsibilities. No matter which department, faculty, school or team you belong to and no matter where you are on your career path, EDI will and does affect you. It is about taking into consideration all aspects that may affect, or disadvantage a person’s environment, removing barriers and always being open to understanding people’s different needs.
What is EDI? Equality: is about equal access to opportunities, removing barriers and disadvantage for everyone. Diversity: is about being reflective of the wider community and supporting representation Inclusion: is about valuing, respecting, and celebrating difference and building a sense of belonging. These principles, when put into practice, aim to create a happy and effective environment for everyone, where people are free to develop and thrive both personally and professionally.
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) runs through everything we do at the university and affects each and every member of our community. We've launched the Let’s be clear about EDI campaign to inform, educate, and guide people through the core values behind equality, diversity and inclusion and show how the university embeds it in all we do. For the first part of this campaign, we provided a conversation guide to stimulate a university wide conversation at a local level so that we can understand what EDI means personally and collectively. During the second part of this campaign, we are providing a conversation aid to help take these conversations further.
Further Information The role offers a salary range between £44,263 to £56,021. In addition to a basic salary, we also offer a generous benefits package including: • 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus 5 University Closure days • USS Pension Scheme (9.8% employee contribution plus 21.4% employer contribution) • Hybrid working • Access to onsite health and fitness facilities and exercise classes, membership is offered at a discounted rate to our staff
You can learn more about our employee benefits here.
Application Process
The University is being supported on this recruitment campaign by the search consultancy The Management Recruitment Group (MRG).
To arrange a briefing discussion please contact our advisor:
The closing date will be: Sunday 17th December 2023.
On-campus interviews will be: January 2024.
Craig Douglas craig.douglas@mrgglobal.com
Following the closing date, applications will be reviewed, and candidates updated.
Applications should consist of a CV and supporting statement and should be sent to: craig.douglas@mrgglobal.com
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