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"""Job Description _________________________________________________________________________ Summary Job title Carbon Reduction Manager Division University Administration and Services Department Estates Services Location The Malthouse, Tidmarsh Lane, Oxford, OX1 1NQ Grade and salary Grade 8: £48,235 – £57,255 per annum Hours Full time Contract type Permanent Reporting to Head of Carbon and Energy Vacancy reference 176680 The role As the Carbon Reduction Manager, you will report to the Head of Carbon and Energy in the Environmental Sustainability team. You will work closely with a wide range of colleagues across Estates Services and more widely in the University. The primary deliverable of this role is to plan, manage, deliver and report on a multi-million-pound carbon and energy reduction spend to save programme across the University of Oxford. You will coordinate the delivery of a wide range of projects that lead to operational carbon reductions on the University estate. These could be delivered directly by yourself, by your direct reports, colleagues or external contractors. Projects would usually improve energy efficiency and generate sufficient financial benefits to return the cost of the intervention. You will liaise with colleagues to complement heat decarbonisation projects, which might not have financial returns. Your success will be measured by verified energy savings reported through the organisation and successful maintenance of a forward work plan supporting the delivery of the University environmental sustainability strategy. The role will require you to influence colleagues and external stakeholders to integrate energy efficiency across the organization. Your responsibilities will include line management of the Carbon Project Officer. You will be a proactive and self-motivated individual, who will quickly become the ‘go to’ person for delivering sustainability projects. As such, this post requires a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced individual with a proven track record of leading complex projects, holding stakeholders to account and delivering efficiency in a large, bureaucratic and complex organisation. Responsibilities 1. Manage the University carbon reduction spend to save budget. This would include the application and development of a 3 year project pipeline, including supporting business cases through University governance and reporting on the outputs 2. Develop and lead a team, including direct reports, colleagues from the Environmental Sustainability team and Estates, in addition to external consultants and contractors to deliver the project pipeline 3. Lead on the engagement with and delivery of LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework), including training, ensuring that appropriate resources and support is available for laboratory users 4. Work closely with the Energy Performance Manager to delivery measurement and verification assurance of all projects 5. Work closely with the Heat Networks Lead Officer to align spend to save initiatives with heat decarbonisation 6. Develop a suitable supply chain network and route to market for all project requirements, including contract performance management where necessary 7. Develop and maintain expertise to enable you to provide current, expert advice on relevant sustainability issues. 8. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with building managers, Estates Service colleagues, academics and external stakeholders to identify and manage trials of new sustainability technologies. 9. Attend and present to groups such as the Sustainable Lab Equipment Purchasing and Servicing Working Group, Carbon Management Programme Board and Environmental Sustainability Sub Committee and externally at conferences and appropriate working groups. 10. Provide line management support for direct reports in your team. Other duties as directed by the Head of Environmental Sustainability to meet the demands of the service. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • • • • • Extensive, demonstrable experience of programme delivery in a large and complex organisation. A proven track record of verifying and communicating carbon reduction and energy efficiency projects Experience of supplier procurement and contract management Excellent interpersonal and communications skills Experience in setting and managing budgets and reporting on financial information Desirable selection criteria • • • • • • Chartered membership of a relevant professional organisation. Understanding of BMS, mechanical and electrical systems Measurement and verification certification Project management qualification Experience of big data analysis, artificial intelligence and/ or the use of databases Experience with using TREND control systems Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks screening procedures at: 2 Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service, and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows: • Lone Working • Driving on University business Additional security pre-employment checks This job includes duties that will require additional security pre-employment checks: • University security screening (eg identity checks) 3 About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Estates Services Estates Services is responsible for the management and strategic direction of Oxford University's functional and commercial estate within Oxfordshire. This comprises some 450 buildings and the infrastructure associated with them. Estates Services has a broad and diverse remit covering: • Development of the University's Estate Strategy • Management of the University's functional estate (which includes laboratory and teaching facilities, offices, museums, and libraries) and housing for graduate students and staff. • Facilities Management for a growing number of University buildings • Management of the University Parks and Wytham Woods • Management of the University's commercial, agricultural and residential land and property assets • The development of all capital building projects, running at around £60m - £90m per annum • Repairs and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure (except IT and Telecoms) • Programmes of refurbishment, replacement and minor works • Reactive maintenance via the Helpdesk • Environmental sustainability • Space management and maintenance of space and property records • Maintenance of a safe and secure physical environment for staff, students and visitors by Security Services. For more information please visit: http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/estates 4 The Estates Department holds a bronze Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. University Administration and Services University Administration and Services (UAS) is the collective term for the central administrative departments of the University. UAS comprises structures to: • support the University's core academic purposes of teaching, learning and research. • ensure the University can meet the requirements of government, funding bodies and other external agencies; and • facilitate the attainment of the objectives set out in the University's Strategic Plan. The offices of the UAS sections are spread across the city centre, with the main University Offices located in Wellington Square. For more information please visit: http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/ 5 How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving - although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full-time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Help and support is available from: https://hrsystems.admin.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support If you require any further assistance please email recruitment.support@admin.ox.ac.uk. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our e-recruitment system to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. 6 Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacypolicy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/dataprotection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82 of 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 7 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector. Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities for dependants of all types. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care ildcare Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. For information about how we support those going through menopause see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopause-guidance Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+ staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. Find out more at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Research staff The Researcher Hub supports all researchers on fixed-term contracts. They aim to help you settle in comfortably, make connections, grow as a person, extend your research expertise and approach your next career step with confidence. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/researcher-hub 8 Oxford’s Research Staff Society is a collective voice for our researchers. They also organise social and professional networking activities for researchers. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/supportresearchers/connecting-other-researchers/oxford-research-staff-society 9 """^^ . "application/rdf+xml" . "text/turtle" . "value" . . "Past vacancies at the University of Oxford" . "Source"@en . "HTML description of 176680 Carbon Reduction Manager - JD.pdf" . "text/n3" .