Job Summary

The post holder will join Velindre University NHS Trust at an exciting time, with the Trust has an ambitious Sustainability Strategy and is committed to achieving a zero-carbon goal by 2030 in line with Environment (Wales) Act and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Energy & Environment Officer. The role is Trust wide and plays a key role in developing Trust-wide initiatives by ensuring compliance with legislation, meeting national targets by encouraging and promoting organisation wide participation and awareness in environmental projects.
The post holder will primarily support the Trust Sustainability Manager and the Trust Estates Manager.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join the Directorate of Strategic Transformation, Planning and Estate and Facilities Management. The post holder will support the Sustainability Manager to ensure the use of energy and utilities in the Trust's buildings is managed effectively and efficiently to meet key operational requirements including procurement, contract management, reporting, compliance, and legislation. The post holder will assist the strategic development and delivery of carbon and energy solutions for the Trust's buildings, focusing on scope 1 and scope 2 emissions to meet the Trust's ambition to be carbon zero by 2030.

The Energy & Environment Officer will use their specialist knowledge to manage decarbonisation projects from concept to completion, working alongside contractors and key stakeholders (such as staff) throughout to ensure each project is professional, inclusive and has impact. The postholder will support the team, as well as associated task and finish groups. These projects will be made possible using allocated funds or money secured through grants, which the Support Officer would research and apply for.
The post holder will support the implementation of the Sustainability Strategy and will direct the development and delivery of projects in an efficient and effective manner. The post requires an individual who has excellent organisation, administration, and communication skills, as well as a full range of secretarial skills.

About Us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/

Date posted

20 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

120-AC760-0125

Job locations

Unit 2 Charnwood Court

Parc Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF15 7QZ

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Support the delivery of the Sustainability Strategy and support action plans, including, but not limited to, the Trust Travel Plan, Decarbonisation Action Plan (DAP), biodiversity enhancements plan which deliver projects which deliver carbon reduction in line with the Trust net zero carbon ambitions
The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the delivery the site based Sustainability Implementation Plan and provide project and administrative support to the Sustainability team, with a responsibility for data entry, word processing, storage of data and maintenance of databases
To work in accordance with the requirements of WHTMs, HBNs, British Standards, Model Specifications and all Statutory Regulations, Codes of Practice and Trust Policies
Support the management of Trust Environmental Management System and ISO14001:2015 requirements, including external audit
Support the Trusts Sustainability team in the delivery of wider carbon reduction activity in line with the Trust and Integrated Care Systems Green Plan and Trust documents including the Sustainable Development Policy, Sustainable Development Management Plan and Climate Change Adaptation Plan.
Support the Sustainability Manager with the preparation of a value focused metering strategy and implement smart data collection and analytics process to support the energy and carbon reduction outlined within the Sustainability Strategy
Support the Trust to ensure it is legally compliant with all environmental related legislative obligations including the Environmental Wales Act Regulations, , Display Energy Certificates and Waste Regulations (new and emerging).
Administer meetings, workshops and events by drafting concise and factual minutes
Engage with and staff/patient/donors groups on sustainability projects and develop and manage the associated external communications, including a dedicated website to sustainability.
Prepare and complete routine and ad-hoc reports required to various Boards and Committees
Assist in the implementation of policies, strategies & projects that will contribute to achieving national, regional and Trust Sustainability Strategy targets these include but are not limited to carbon footprint, energy, utilities, travel and transport, clean air, biodiversity and sustainability communications.
To benchmark consumption data and contribute to managing the Trusts carbon footprint, through proactive identification of raised consumption achieved through active management.
Produce evaluation reports for each project that identify any return on investment, carbon reduction and the effect on key stakeholders (including patients and donors).
Write and produce project documentation and relevant materials, including digital communications, reports, internal and internal funding bids and committee papers in conjunction with senior team members.
The Energy & Environment Officer may be expected to present and provide training on the projects sustainability programme to a wide range of stakeholders including staff, clinicians and members of the public or colleagues from other organisations. Therefore, the post holder must be confident in planning and providing public presentations and delivering guidance, co-ordination and support on specific areas of the Sustainability Strategy as required.
Acting as a positive and enthusiastic ambassador for the Sustainability team and Estates team, identifying and maximising opportunities for the promotion of the wider team and its work on a daily basis.
Actively monitor Estates compliance on environmental matters and report at the monthly Estates Management Group meeting.

Job description Job responsibilities

Support the delivery of the Sustainability Strategy and support action plans, including, but not limited to, the Trust Travel Plan, Decarbonisation Action Plan (DAP), biodiversity enhancements plan which deliver projects which deliver carbon reduction in line with the Trust net zero carbon ambitions
The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the delivery the site based Sustainability Implementation Plan and provide project and administrative support to the Sustainability team, with a responsibility for data entry, word processing, storage of data and maintenance of databases
To work in accordance with the requirements of WHTMs, HBNs, British Standards, Model Specifications and all Statutory Regulations, Codes of Practice and Trust Policies
Support the management of Trust Environmental Management System and ISO14001:2015 requirements, including external audit
Support the Trusts Sustainability team in the delivery of wider carbon reduction activity in line with the Trust and Integrated Care Systems Green Plan and Trust documents including the Sustainable Development Policy, Sustainable Development Management Plan and Climate Change Adaptation Plan.
Support the Sustainability Manager with the preparation of a value focused metering strategy and implement smart data collection and analytics process to support the energy and carbon reduction outlined within the Sustainability Strategy
Support the Trust to ensure it is legally compliant with all environmental related legislative obligations including the Environmental Wales Act Regulations, , Display Energy Certificates and Waste Regulations (new and emerging).
Administer meetings, workshops and events by drafting concise and factual minutes
Engage with and staff/patient/donors groups on sustainability projects and develop and manage the associated external communications, including a dedicated website to sustainability.
Prepare and complete routine and ad-hoc reports required to various Boards and Committees
Assist in the implementation of policies, strategies & projects that will contribute to achieving national, regional and Trust Sustainability Strategy targets these include but are not limited to carbon footprint, energy, utilities, travel and transport, clean air, biodiversity and sustainability communications.
To benchmark consumption data and contribute to managing the Trusts carbon footprint, through proactive identification of raised consumption achieved through active management.
Produce evaluation reports for each project that identify any return on investment, carbon reduction and the effect on key stakeholders (including patients and donors).
Write and produce project documentation and relevant materials, including digital communications, reports, internal and internal funding bids and committee papers in conjunction with senior team members.
The Energy & Environment Officer may be expected to present and provide training on the projects sustainability programme to a wide range of stakeholders including staff, clinicians and members of the public or colleagues from other organisations. Therefore, the post holder must be confident in planning and providing public presentations and delivering guidance, co-ordination and support on specific areas of the Sustainability Strategy as required.
Acting as a positive and enthusiastic ambassador for the Sustainability team and Estates team, identifying and maximising opportunities for the promotion of the wider team and its work on a daily basis.
Actively monitor Estates compliance on environmental matters and report at the monthly Estates Management Group meeting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Qualifications and Knowledge Essential

Degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience
Qualification or demonstrable experience in a building energy or building carbon saving role.

Desirable

Project Management Qualification
Working within the NHS in Wales
Diploma level qualification in Environmental Management and / or demonstrable experienceloma mewn Rheolaeth Amgylcheddol a / neu brofiad amlwg
Auditor Course

Experience Essential

Experience of coordinating a varied and wide workload
Understanding of NHS and of Velindre NHS Trust's role in service deliver
Knowledge of Velindre Cancer Centre and of the delivery of non- surgical cancer services and the Welsh Blood Service.
Experience of managing and developing a website
Knowledge and experience of managing a budget and related procedures
Knowledge and experience of managing a budget and related procedures

Skills and Attributes Essential

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages, i.e Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
Ability to adapt knowledge of sustainability to a unique healthcare environment
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Negotiation and interpersonal skills
Confidence in public speaking and delivering information to a wide range of stakeholders.
Typing skills

Desirable

Experience in the wider sustainability sector.
Experience of using ORACLE and Canva

Other Desirable

Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
Travel within geographical area
Able to work hours flexibly

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential

Degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience
Qualification or demonstrable experience in a building energy or building carbon saving role.

Desirable

Project Management Qualification
Working within the NHS in Wales
Diploma level qualification in Environmental Management and / or demonstrable experienceloma mewn Rheolaeth Amgylcheddol a / neu brofiad amlwg
Auditor Course

Experience Essential

Experience of coordinating a varied and wide workload
Understanding of NHS and of Velindre NHS Trust's role in service deliver
Knowledge of Velindre Cancer Centre and of the delivery of non- surgical cancer services and the Welsh Blood Service.
Experience of managing and developing a website
Knowledge and experience of managing a budget and related procedures
Knowledge and experience of managing a budget and related procedures

Skills and Attributes Essential

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages, i.e Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
Ability to adapt knowledge of sustainability to a unique healthcare environment
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Negotiation and interpersonal skills
Confidence in public speaking and delivering information to a wide range of stakeholders.
Typing skills

Desirable

Experience in the wider sustainability sector.
Experience of using ORACLE and Canva

Other Desirable

Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
Travel within geographical area
Able to work hours flexibly

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Velindre University NHS Trust

Address

Unit 2 Charnwood Court

Parc Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF15 7QZ

Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

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