Bournemouth University is seeking an ambitious and technically skilled Energy and Decarbonisation Manager to play a leading role in delivering our climate ambitions. Working at the heart of our Sustainability and Workplace team, you will drive forward our Climate and Ecological Crisis Action Plan (CECAP), supporting the University’s target to achieve a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030/31. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of energy management on a complex multi-building estate and deliver meaningful reductions in carbon, energy and water use, helping to shape a more sustainable future for our campuses, students and community. You will be joining an established and supportive sustainability and workplace team where you can apply your skills and experience and where we will support your growth and development. About the role: You will lead the University’s approach to energy, water and carbon management, ensuring delivery of strategic objectives, compliance requirements, and cost efficiencies. Key r esponsibilities include : Leading the Carbon Management Plan across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions Managing a budget for utilities and decarbonisation initiatives Driving investment in low and zero carbon technologies and heat decarbonisation strategies Overseeing the Environmental and Energy Management System (ISO14001) and compliance requirements Leading energy and water efficiency projects, including both technical and behaviour change initiatives You will collaborate widely across the organisation and with external partners to embed sustainability into every aspect of university life. About You We are looking for a confident, strategic thinker with strong technical expertise. Essential Experience & Knowledge Significant experience in energy and utilities management within a multi-building estate Strong technical knowledge of building services, BMS, and energy legislation Demonstrable experience delivering energy and water reduction projects Experience managing budgets, complex programmes, and change initiatives Knowledge of carbon reduction best practice and sustainability frameworks Experience developing business cases and feasibility studies Key Skills Practical ability to optimise energy systems within commercial plant rooms Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills (including tools such as Excel and Power BI) Strong communication and influencing skills across diverse stakeholders Personal Attributes A proactive leader who takes ownership and delivers results Passionate about sustainability and climate action Collaborative and able to engage staff, students and external partners Informal enquiries should be directed to Lois Betts, Head of Sustainability and Workplace, [email protected] Further information can be found on the Sustainability web pages: https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/about/sustainability About the department Our Estates & Facilities team are a multi disciplinary department that create inspirational and sustainable environments in which teaching, research, sport, enterprise and living can thrive. We offer a range of diverse roles as we continue to develop our sites and help to drive BU’s Climate & Ecological Crisis Action Plan. At BU, sustainability is a key component when undergoing works to improve our estate. This involves increasing biodiversity around our campuses and taking inspiration from the non-human world to live in harmony with nature. About us Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community. BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. More than just a job! Working for BU provides you with access to a fantastic range of benefits. Core Package: PAY – a competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression PENSION – a valuable defined benefit pension with generous employer contributions HOLIDAY – Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and winter closure (pro rata if part time) WORK LIFE BALANCE – flexible working arrangements including opportunities for hybrid working and flexitime (role dependant) You will also have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits: Health & Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, dental care scheme, health cash plan Financial & Discounts: Discounts including a reduction of fees for family members who study at BU Travel: Cycle to work scheme, secure bike stores, showers and lockers, free bus travel between campuses, discounted bus travel Sports & Activities: Sport BU has a wide range of activities which staff can access Family: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, on-site nursery with discounts for BU staff Modern, vibrant campus locations: Bright and flexible work and meeting spaces, with on-site food outlets and coffee shops A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. 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