Job summary
The suitably experienced and qualified professional will work as part of a multi-disciplinary Estates & Facilities team across GOSH estate. The role will include working closely with a number of teams across the Space & Place directorate including Estate, Facilities and Capital Projects, with a particular focus on carbon emission reduction and bringing innovation and efficiency relating to energy use to the organisation.
You will cover a broad range of energy and sustainability related areas ensuring the organisation achieves best practice and value for money in relation to all aspects of this specialist role. They will be an SME who works closely with teams across Space & Place and will be a key stakeholder supporting the formulation and delivery of the objectives for the directorate and wider trust.
The role will encompass working within a diverse range of healthcare premises and systems and delivering on a number of workstreams which include:
- Management and reporting of utility usage and costs
- Energy reduction projects
- Environmental surveys
- Providing energy forecasting
- Energy generating plant including boiler plants
- DHWS & CWS systems
- Ventilation plant
- Air conditioning and refrigeration
BMS control systems
Main duties of the job
- Support the Estates team in advising on the efficient operation of the Trusts' Building Management System in relation to the field of expertise. Maintain the Trust's temperature policy. To support the sustainability agenda and Net Zero emissions targets ensuring compliance with all statutory and mandatory performance and reporting requirements relating to energy. This includes CHPQA, UK-ETS, Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, Medium Combustion Plant Directive and any other energy-related statutory compliance requirement
- Manage the relationship with Crown Commercial Services for the procurement of energy, ensuring accurate data is provided to enable accurate forecasting of costs. Advise the Trust in good time before the existing contract is due to expire and advise on procurement options. Responsibility for the Trust Utilities budgets and monitoring expenditure of all the Utilities Budgets - Electricity, Gas Water and compliance costs
- Responsibility for compliance with Health and Safety requirements for all areas under his/her jurisdiction.
- Establish and maintain effective communication, and confidentiality of information.
- Act as a role model by demonstrating leadership and expertise, and by maintaining credibility within the Division, the wider health care community and external agencies, ensuring a positive image of the Trust is maintained
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of diversity and inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Relevant qualification to the post
- Relevant Professional / Management Masters Qualification or equivalent specialist experience
- Project management qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience of operating in similar role relating to Energy
- A knowledge and application of NHS technical documents (HTNs, HBNs, etc.), British Standards, regulations, legislation, and best practice guidance
- Proven experience in compiling high profile reports and associated documents to a very high standard
- Extensive practical experience in managing sustainability and energy reduction
- Experience in liaising and negotiating with stakeholders and external organisations
- Experience of managing energy reduction projects, from concept through to monitoring and verification
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills; able to liaise with internal and external colleagues of all grades
- Proven word processing, keyboard skills (Work, Excel, PowerPoint) with a high degree of Excel competency
- Ability to produce written documents to a high standard
- Ability to follow processes accurately with attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team and also to work on own initiative
- Ability to work to conflicting deadlines/timescales
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Excel VBA
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of diversity and inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Relevant qualification to the post
- Relevant Professional / Management Masters Qualification or equivalent specialist experience
- Project management qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience of operating in similar role relating to Energy
- A knowledge and application of NHS technical documents (HTNs, HBNs, etc.), British Standards, regulations, legislation, and best practice guidance
- Proven experience in compiling high profile reports and associated documents to a very high standard
- Extensive practical experience in managing sustainability and energy reduction
- Experience in liaising and negotiating with stakeholders and external organisations
- Experience of managing energy reduction projects, from concept through to monitoring and verification
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills; able to liaise with internal and external colleagues of all grades
- Proven word processing, keyboard skills (Work, Excel, PowerPoint) with a high degree of Excel competency
- Ability to produce written documents to a high standard
- Ability to follow processes accurately with attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team and also to work on own initiative
- Ability to work to conflicting deadlines/timescales
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Excel VBA
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
