Energy Manager

About you

We are seeking an exceptional candidate with a proven track record in all aspects of utility management and energy procurement. You will have a solution focussed approach to provide advice, guidance, and support within this area to stakeholders across the university. You will have experience in utility forecasting, budgeting, and delivering energy efficiency measures for a complex organisation. You will conduct yourself in a professional manner, building effective relationships with stakeholders to encourage positive change.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has risen to join the growing Carbon Net Zero Team and help shape the sustainability performance of a world-class institution. The team is based within the Estates and Campus Facilities Division which has responsibility for looking after the university buildings and infrastructure. 

The Carbon Net Zero Team are a major contributor to delivering on the University’s commitment to be net zero carbon for scope 1 and 2 by 2030. This role will be pivotal in helping the university reduce its carbon emissions. The main purpose of the role is the monitoring, analysing and reducing the University’s energy consumption and utility expenditure. You will also assist the Net Zero Programme Manager in the development and delivery of programmes, projects and policies that make a major contribution to achieving the University’s net zero target. There will be the need to work closely and build effective relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Degree/NVQ 4 or equivalent Professional membership/experience
• Extensive, in-depth knowledge and experience of carbon and utility management in large organisations
• Experience in leading energy audits and proactively identifying and delivering energy efficiency measures.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategy and policy.
• Evidence of ability to work unsupervised to deadlines, planning and setting priorities for own work and that of others and monitoring progress.

This is a full time, open ended post.

Salary: £40,247 - £45,163 per annum (Grade 6)

We offer:

• A very generous employer contributory pension scheme;
• A generous annual leave allowance (37 days) plus statutory bank holidays, so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance;
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce;
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.

Closing date: Sunday, 5 January 2025

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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