Net Zero Carbon Manager
The Dwp, Orchard Square, Sheffield
Net Zero Carbon Manager
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The Dwp, Orchard Square, Sheffield
- Part time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted today, 20 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 87c8284d84424562a0cd3fd12d24696a
Full Job Description
- Responsible for supporting all DWPE Energy & Carbon Reduction activities; developing, managing and delivering the estates strategy for Net Zero, and energy and utilities reduction in conjunction with stakeholders.
- Working with the Net Zero Carbon Lead, develop and deliver initiatives and projects that contribute to the Carbon and Water Management Plan and achieving the GGC reduction targets and longer-term Net Zero goals.
- Working with the Net Zero Carbon Lead be responsible for ensuring that appropriate policies, standards and targets are in place and communicated across the organisation and suppliers relating to Net Zero and Utilities reduction, building optimisation and engagement.
- Keep abreast of and ensure current and new legislation is communicated and acted upon as required ensuring the appropriate personnel (internal and supply chain) are trained appropriately and can ensure compliance.
- Ensure that all areas of property management are driving towards the reduction of environmental impact and supporting the governments sustainability agenda and targets.
- Working with key stakeholders, the wider Energy & Sustainability team, colleagues, and supply chain, develop targets, and supporting project activities that will deliver on long term objectives e.g. (Net Zero and Greening Government Targets).
- Work closely with the DWPE integrator and Data and MI Manager to Benchmark, Analyse, and produce reports identifying opportunities for Energy and Carbon Improvements.
- Work closely with the supply chain (FM) to continuously improvement the buildings energy use both through Optimisation and Capital Projects.
- Lead the creation of Net Zero Business Cases to support reduction projects development and approval.
- Work cross-DWP estates to ensure a Net Zero approach is embedded in all DWP estate activities such as strategy, refurbishments, projects etc. ensuring specifications support meet or exceed the latest standards and best practice.
- Collaborate with colleagues and ensure Energy & Sustainability capital programmes are developed and aligned with DWP Estates capital planning.
- Encourage the use of renewable and sustainable energy resources across the portfolio, driving innovation and championing industry best practice.
- Keep abreast of all industry trends, developments, and legislation on carbon, waste and the environment.
- Manage related compliance activities including but not limited to DECs, EPCs, MEES, Heat Networks Regulations, etc. as well as government-specific requirements.
- Build strong relationships with and work closely with FM BMS Teams, Energy Managers etc. to ensure policies, processes are in place and followed and wider engagement is achieved. Person specification Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Demonstrable professional expertise in management role/s leading on energy, carbon and utilities issues with a strong technical background, including in building services.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of BREEAM, ISO 50001 etc with evidence delivering Carbon Reduction projects in a large organisation.
- Evidence of delivering initiatives that are at the forefront of utilities, energy and carbon management setting prioritisation, delivery at pace and working to tight timescales.
- Works and leads effectively and in partnership with supplier partners and subject matter experts to ensure best and appropriate course of action.
- In depth knowledge and understanding of complying with related Statutory, regulatory frameworks and legislative or policy requirements with a preference for the Real Estate and FM/Property industry and Civil Service.
- Influential and excellent communicator, able to lead key senior stakeholders, colleagues and customers towards commercial solutions that give a balance of optimal performance whilst delivering on business and portfolio strategy.
- Management and proven experience of driving key suppliers in supporting negotiations, managing/escalating issues to resolution, and establishing / engaging in key decision making with strategic consequences across a large portfolio. Qualifications/professional memberships Desirable
- Degree level qualification in Engineering, Environment, or Sustainability.
- Full membership of relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, Energy Institute, Energy Managers Association, ICE or CIOB, IEMA). Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace, All candidates who are successful at the sift stage will undertake a single virtual video interview. The interview will follow a blended approach which will help us assess candidates Behaviours and Strengths. You will also be asked an additional question to validate your knowledge which will be measured against the essential criteria as specified in the vacancy.
- Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.
- Generous annual leave at least 23 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave.
- Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme.
- Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly).
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service.
- Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes.
- An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Womens Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more., UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Alongside your salary of 42,614, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 12,345 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Alongside your salary, the Department for Work and Pensions contributes 28.97% towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. DWP have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: