Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious and dedicated individual to join the CHoICE Facilities Services team at Sunderland Royal Hospital (SRH) as Assistant Estates Officer (Energy & Sustainability). Working closely with the Estates Officer (Energy & Sustainability), the role will help drive and deliver the implementation of the Trusts sustainability agenda for reaching net zero carbon by 2040 for direct emissions and 2045 for indirect emissions, as outlined within the Delivering a Net Zero Heath Service Report.
Joining the CHoICE Facilities Services Hard FM Team, the successful applicant will form part of an expanding team and an ambitious organisation which has a history of developing internal team members and is constantly looking to develop new and existing services to provide the best possible healthcare facilities management services within the region.
As a Champion for helping us achieve net zero, this role will help support the existing desire to embed sustainability practices within all CHoICE and wider Trust activities. With the successful applicant helping CHoICE and South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust work towards reducing its impact on the environment whilst simultaneously promoting healthcare services to be more sustainable for future generations through the revision of existing practices and influence on the local and wider community.
Main duties of the job
As part of the CFS Hard FM Team, the successful applicant will support the existing desire to embed sustainability practices within all CHoICE & Trust activities. This will result in the post holder helping CHoICE and the Trust reduce its impact on the environment through revisions to existing practices and influence on the wider community to promote healthcare services that are more sustainable for the future.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a range of acquired specialist knowledge and qualifications within Energy & Sustainability which is demonstrable to degree level or equivalent. A key element of the role will be to assist in the management and reporting on energy and water usage and costs at premises maintained by CFS. This will include the maintenance of procurement contracts, verification of bills and resolution of invoicing issues. The role will also assist in the production of feasibility studies linked to energy saving or Carbon reduction schemes.
The role will require the post holder to have good communication skills to allow them to provide and receive complex information and exchange this information with staff at all levels, contractors, suppliers and external agencies alike. The post holder will also be required to provide professional advice and guidance to Department Managers in the development of business plans to ensure that sustainability and carbon reduction are key elements of service development.
About us
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE – trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion– our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
