Energy and Environment Officer

Main Purpose of the Job

To support the delivery of environment and sustainability activities within the institutes and NBI Partnership to provide a streamlined approach to sustainability, environment and energy management.

To assist the Energy and Environmental Manager with data collection and analysis for statutory and voluntary reporting. To assist with the improvement or maintenance of environmental management systems to ensure ongoing legislative compliance and certification under accreditations such as ISO14001 and LEAF.

To support NBI in all areas of environment and sustainability engagement including, waste, water, energy, procurement, travel and greenhouse gas emissions.

Key Relationships

Accountable to: Energy and Environmental Manager.
Close working relationship with Facilities, laboratory managers, HSEQ and all NBI building users.

Main Activities & Responsibilities

Percentage

Environmental performance management and auditing
• Assist with implementation and development of environmental management system and processes that meet ISO14001 standards
• Conduct monitoring, analysis and reporting of NBI environmental performance through the collection, collation and interpretation of environment and sustainability data
• Participate in internal environment and sustainability audits including statutory compliance

35

Opportunity identification and delivery of energy savings projects
• Support the delivery and implementation of environmental strategies across NBI
• Identify opportunities/initiatives that provide benefits across diverse environmental objectives. These will aim to provide savings or improvements to energy use, waste, water & biodiversity, etc.
• Assist with delivery and implementation of an NBI environmental engagement plan, working with key stakeholders to raise awareness of NBI environmental impacts and sustainable solutions that can help to drive change and continual improvement

35

Stakeholder engagement
• Lead training, communication and engagement initiatives, work with key stakeholders to drive culture change throughout the organisation.
• Engage with external stakeholders including local council, charities and government agencies

30

As agreed with line manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the role

Education & Qualifications

Requirement

Importance

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Essential

Sustainability and/or environmental management qualification such as NEBOSH Environmental / NEBOSH general OR Educated to degree level in relevant subject: Engineering, Environmental Science, Maths, etc

Essential

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

Requirement

Importance

Good presentation skills, report writing

Essential

Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret complex datasets

Essential

Examples of communication skills such as graphic design, creative writing or marketing to generate engaging collateral for different stakeholder groups

Essential

Highly organised, able to handle the management of multiple ongoing projects and tasks simultaneously

Essential

Relevant Experience

Requirement

Importance

Experience in the collection and collation of complex data and information gathering

Essential

Experience of creating, utilising and understanding Excel and/or PowerBi to analyse data or generate insights or evidence of adopting equivalent software solutions

Essential

Experience of working both alone and within a team

Essential

Experience of working in sustainability, energy management or compliance

Essential

Previous experience within sustainability related projects and/or tasks, or a clear commitment to the field of sustainability

Desirable

Previous experience working with Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001)

Desirable

Previous experience working with building Energy Management Systems or low-carbon technologies

Desirable

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

Requirement

Importance

Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team

Essential

Able to work proactively highlighting opportunities for improvement where necessary

Essential

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to present complex information with clarity

Essential

Additional Requirements

Requirement

Importance

Attention to detail

Essential

Willingness to work outside standard working hours when required

Essential

Promotes equality and values diversity

Essential

Willingness to embrace the expected values and behaviours of all staff at the Partnership, ensuring it is a great place to work

Essential

Able to present a positive image of self and the Partnership

Essential

An ability and enthusiasm to learn new skills and approaches

Essential

Comfortable working in changing environments and adapting to new responsibilities

Essential