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    Energy & Sustainability Manager - Leeds, United Kingdom - Northern Powergrid

    Northern Powergrid
    Northern Powergrid Leeds, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Sustainability ManagerLocation:
    Castleford (All candidate must be locally based)

    Directorate:
    Energy Systems

    Job Ref No:

    R6379Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?​​The energy industry is advancing with investment in smart technology innovation and Northern Powergrid, as the company responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the Northeast, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region's needs, now and in the future.

    Our vision is to be the best energy company in serving our 3.9 million homes, whilst delivering a sustainable energy solution.

    As a Sustainability Manager you will lead the development and execution of our sustainability strategy including, delivering, assessing and improving our environmental, social and economic impact and ensuring we meet our sustainability goals.

    You will also drive our sustainability initiatives, measurement and reporting whilst contributing to a greener and more responsible future.
    Along with a competitive salary between £40,000 - £55,000 we also offer great benefits such as;

    • Enrolment into our pension scheme
    • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
    • Agile working including flexible working hours

    15% Annual BonusKey Responsibilities The successful candidate will:

    • Responsible for implementing Northern Powergrid's (NPg) sustainability strategy alongside our colleagues, stakeholders and shareholders.
    • Further develop NPg's sustainability strategy and target setting, ensuring we are in line with relevant regulation, frameworks and best practice.
    • Provide expert strategic sustainability support, advice and guidance to NPg leadership team, corporate business teams and stakeholders, to help them achieve their strategic commitments.
    • Lead on the policy direction of key sustainability initiatives including social impact and NPg as an anchor organisation.
    • Monitor NPg's performance against strategic sustainability objectives and targets and provide internal and external sustainability reporting and benchmarking, including for our regulator and shareholders.
    • Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and community organisations, to promote sustainability awareness, embed sustainability across NPg, and foster collaborative partnerships.
    • Stay current with industry trends and emerging best practices in sustainability. Conduct research to identify new technologies, strategies, and opportunities for enhancing sustainability performance. Explore innovative solutions and propose pilot projects or initiatives to test and implement sustainable practices.
    Key Competencies

    • Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working within a team and building effective relationships
    • Proven ability to combine intellectual rigour with effective communication, clearly explaining relevant issues and drafting and presenting to a range of audiences
    • Outstanding writing skills with the ability to tailor messages to a variety of audiences and assimilate complex information into business updates and reports
    • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work dynamically and within tight deadlines
    • Strong programme management skills to manage resource and budgets to deliver prioritised projects and tasks
    • Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills, with proven ability to influence at all levelsQualifications and AttributesEssential Qualifications and Experience
    • Have a Degree in relevant discipline to undergraduate degree level or equivalent work experience e.g. environmental science, sustainability
    • Awareness of key sustainability issues, reporting standards and best practice.
    • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
    • Experience of implementing corporate sustainability strategies and managing and monitoring performance of these.
    • Ability to develop strong, positive relationships and to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally
    • Experience of completing external environmental and sustainability reporting.
    Desirable Qualifications and Experience

    • Relevant professional experience with appropriate qualification(s) in sustainability (desired but not crucial).
    • Experience of working in a regulated or complex organisation
    • Experience of cross-functional working in a large organisation.
    • Experience of completing environmental and sustainability reporting for external regulatory bodies.
    • Knowledge and experience of carbon footprint calculation and reporting.
    Desirable Qualifications and Experience

    • Relevant professional experience with appropriate qualification(s) in sustainability (desired but not crucial).
    • Experience of working in a regulated or complex organisation
    • Experience of cross-functional working in a large organisation.
    • Experience of completing environmental and sustainability reporting for external regulatory bodies.
    • Knowledge and experience of carbon footprint calculation and reporting.
    Visit to find out more about this and other career opportunities.

    ​Posted:

    26 April 2024Closing date for applications: 27 May 2024Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
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