Location
Dartford

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£94,632 per annum

About the Role
This is a new strategic vision role created to support the national NHS Green Plan and Net-Zero agenda. The post holder will act as the specialist lead responsible for developing and driving forward the Trust’s Energy Management and buildings decarbonisation in line with NHS Sustainability, Net-Zero, and the Trust’s Estates and Facilities Strategies. The role requires bringing specialist skills and expertise to improve the Trust’s buildings energy performance, meet local and national energy saving and carbon reduction targets, and ensure the cost-effective purchase of utility supplies. This supports the Trust’s Estates operations and energy budget, contributing to the achievement of Living Within Our Means cost saving targets.

The postholder will lead complex Estates energy-related operations, applying strong skills and judgement to integrate the Trust’s energy efficiency, energy management, and decarbonisation (Net-zero Sustainability) objectives focused on optimising the effectiveness of the Trust Estate. The role involves liaising with a wide variety of Trust staff at all levels and external organisations, providing specialist knowledge to ensure effective service delivery related to environment, energy, and sustainability within Trust Policies, Procedures, and Service Level Agreements. Close collaboration with the Sustainability Manager and Heads of Estates Development and Facilities is essential to ensure a cohesive approach to energy management and decarbonisation.

Key responsibilities include:
- Taking strategic lead on Estate energy management, utilities, and waste
- Reviewing and overseeing all sub-metering arrangements, energy contracts, costs, energy use, decarbonisation initiatives, and funding to deliver improved energy efficiency, cost savings, and carbon reduction
- Developing and delivering systems to manage, monitor, and report Estates performance regarding Trust buildings’ energy and utilities, involving complex technical analysis and forecasting consumption and prices for commercial contracts
- Managing all contracts and finances associated with energy, utilities, patient transport, transport, and waste management
- Researching and developing projects to secure external capital funding to help meet Trust decarbonisation and carbon reduction targets

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of NHS healthcare services in community and secure environment settings. Services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities, and mental health care including psychiatry, nursing, and therapies. The multidisciplinary teams care for people of all ages and work closely with other NHS parts, local councils, and the voluntary sector through new provider collaboratives.

The Trust operates over 125 sites across the South of England, including London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Kent. Key hospital sites include Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup, Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, and the Bracton Centre, a medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. Oxleas is also the largest NHS provider of prison health services across multiple regions.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to patients and their families, supported by our values:
We’re Kind
We’re Fair
We Listen
We Care

Experience
Proven experience in energy management, estates operations, or related fields with a strong understanding of energy efficiency, decarbonisation, and sustainability within large organisations, preferably within the NHS or public sector.

About you
Strategic thinker with excellent judgement and leadership skills. Ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels. Strong analytical skills to manage complex technical data and financial contracts. Committed to driving sustainability and cost-saving initiatives. Collaborative team player able to work closely with Sustainability Managers and Estates teams.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications in energy management, environmental science, engineering, or related disciplines are desirable. Evidence of continuous professional development in sustainability, energy efficiency, or estates management is advantageous.