The Role
Post: Carbon and Utilities Manager
Salary: £27,461.40 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £27,461.40 - £35,658.60 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time (3 days a week)
Application closing date: Thursday 22 October 2020 at 16:00 GMT
An interesting opportunity has arisen at the London Fire Brigade to act as Carbon and Utilities Manager to act as the main point of contact on energy and related sustainability matters of behalf of the Property department. Support delivery of LFB carbon reduction deliverables as required and ensure that LFB policies are developed and implemented and maintained as required. You will lead on energy/carbon reporting across an array of statutory, mandatory and voluntary environmental reporting requirements that fall under the energy/ carbon strategy objectives.
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and positive person to join our energy team in LFB property department. You will be responsible to the successful delivery of the business objectives of your designated team, to provide effective management that will contribute to the continuous improvement. To support delivery of LFB carbon reduction deliverables as required and ensure that LFB policies are developed and implemented and maintained as required. Work with the Major Projects team to ensure required energy and carbon projects are delivered.
Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of working in the Energy Sector. Working knowledge of energy systems e.g. Systemslink, TEAM Sigma, Smart meter data, BMS alarm data and CAFM reports or other equivalent Energy Management Database. Possess a detailed understanding of relevant Energy and Carbon Legislation including the Climate Change Act 2008; and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2007
Qualifications and Experience
• Proven experience in professional energy, M&E engineering, facilities management, building surveying, in either an operational or consultancy role.
• A demonstrable track record of identifying and delivering beneficial and cost effective environmental and energy solutions in Property and facilities management.
• Experience of developing business plans/strategies, drafting policies / procedures.
• Experience of procuring energy supplies contracts and monitoring energy usage.
• Experience of providing professional advice on a wide range of policy, compliance, asbestos, environmental and energy issues as they relate to building design, construction, maintenance and estates management.
• Experience of using a range of information technology applications including project management tools, together with good keyboard skills and an awareness of the ways in which IT applications can be utilised in the context of the work of the section.
• Experience of managing and developing support staff.
To apply, please complete the online application and upload the following documents:
• A copy of your up-to-date CV.
• A cover letter (max. of two sided A4) clearly outlining the relevant experience, qualifications, skills and qualities you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description below). If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access and the full advert.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications will not be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to place in November 2020. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted and because of the current Covid-19 situation you will need to be able to conduct an interview over a video conferencing service such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams. You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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