JOB TITLE Energy & Utilities Manager
POST NUMBER 013390
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £34,834 to £38,223 pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Fixed Term 1 Year
LOCATION Stevenage
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a new and exciting opportunity to join the Facilities Team as Energy & Utilities Manager where you will play a central role in optimising the utilities billing process across our diverse portfolio of buildings within the Corporate and Commercial Estate.
Your primary objective is to oversee and enhance the management of energy and utility expenses – including electricity, gas, and water – ensuring cost efficiencies & work closely with Finance Team and the budget holder to ensure adequate annual accruals and profiling of spend against budgets is completed within the specified time frames.
Your focus extends beyond traditional utilities management; you'll be a driving force in identifying opportunities to reduce costs, introducing sustainable practices, and cultivating positive relationships with utility service providers and building occupants. This isn't just about managing utilities; it's about leading the charge towards a greener, more cost-effective future for our organisation.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
- Computer literacy across a wide range of programs including Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability to quickly adapt to using
other software packages with strong keyboard skills
- The ability to multitask across different sections within the department and be a valued team member
- Excellent communication skills and first-class customer care qualities
- Ability to gather, scrutinise and collate lots of data.
- Work under pressure meeting deadlines with accuracy and in line with statutory requirements
- Ability to set and monitor key performance indicators carrying out checks and audits of work and providing information to
auditors.
- Ability to analyse and certify accounts for payment, managing and paying for the services provided by consultants.
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump
sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and
parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Gary Cupid
Job Title Head of Facilities & Compliance
Phone Number 01438 242917
Email gary.cupid@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 03 March 2024
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
