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TristoneNash are supporting a large housing provider in their search for an Energy Manager to lead the development and implementation of the strategic approach to energy generation and distribution, aligning with the wider sustainability and corporate objectives.
This position will be home based but you may be required on site 1-2 days per week in either the London or Southwest. (travel expenses are covered including overnight stops.)
Role Purpose:
As the principal subject matter expert on energy you will use your considerable expertise and influence to lead the development and implementation of our strategic and operational approach to energy generation and distribution, and to ensure we meet our regulatory requirements relating to heat networks and energy. As the lead you will engage with colleagues at all levels within the business to ensure energy saving, carbon reduction and value opportunities across our operations, homes and supply chain. You will have a high profile across the organisation, being known as the go-to person on matters relating to energy and carbon. You will play a key role in the development and implementation of our emerging sustainability strategy.
Key Accountabilities:
Through our energy brokerage arrangements, procure new utilities contracts to achieve value for money. Review our current approach to utilities procurement and management to ensure we are making the best possible strategic decisions.
Lead activity to prepare for the forthcoming heat networks regulation and manage our relationship with heat network regulators (Ofgem, DESNZ, Code Manager)
Use your extensive technical expertise and leadership abilities to identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and drive actions to realise associated cost savings and carbon reduction across our operations, homes and supply chain
Lead on the development of our strategic aims and associated plans around energy and decarbonisation, and monitor progress against them using appropriate performance metrics
Use your considerable expertise and influence to develop and drive commercialisation opportunities relating to energy and carbon, for example by assessing options for further renewable energy generation and for providing a network of electric vehicle charge points across our estate.
Take the lead in ensuring we improve the way our existing renewable energy systems are managed and deployed.
Provide subject matter expertise to relevant procurement activity, for example by developing product and service specifications, and contributing to the evaluation of bids.
More widely, engage with and educate colleagues from across the business on energy related matters, providing them with effective subject matter expertise.
Develop and implement effective energy usage monitoring systems and conduct energy audits and assessments to identify saving opportunities.
Carry out carbon foot-printing, expanding coverage of Scope 3 and improving data accuracy, with a particular focus on the supply chain.
Carry out annual energy and carbon reporting, including SECR, and other reporting, as required.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Relevant first and / or second technical degree (for example in energy management, engineering or building services)
- Full membership of a relevant professional body (for example Energy Institute, CIBSE or EMA)
- 5+ years of working in a similar role, in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
- Proven leadership skills and experience, with a track record of delivering change programmes
- Proven extensive experience of driving down energy consumption, cost and carbon emissions in a large organisation
- Knowledge and experience of energy procurement
- Demonstrable commercial approach
- Experience of developing strategy and implementation plans
- Extensive knowledge of the principal techniques and technologies which support the efficient use of energy
- Knowledge / experience of heat networks would be advantageous
- Strong IT skills, with an ability to use bespoke business systems, and collate, manipulate and present complex data
- A strong communicator / influencer who is able to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels across the organisation, together with customers, suppliers, regulators and other third parties, and to form effective working relationships with them
- Knowledge or experience of the social housing sector, whilst not essential, would be beneficial
