Energy Assistant

Join a Top 20 Global University for Sustainability

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused Energy Assistant to join the University’s Sustainability Team.

This is a key role supporting the effective management of the University’s utilities portfolio, helping to control costs, reduce carbon emissions and improve environmental performance across a diverse estate.

You’ll deliver high-quality utilities analysis, reporting and financial administration, providing the robust data needed to drive informed decision-making and operational improvement. From managing utility invoices and recharges to tracking consumption trends and performance, your work will directly support the University’s sustainability ambitions.

You’ll also help develop and enhance dashboards, reports and visualisation tools, turning complex utilities information into clear, actionable insights for a wide range of stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in energy and sustainability while making a tangible contribution to one of the UK's leading universities.

About You

You are highly organised, numerate and comfortable working with large datasets. You have strong Excel and IT skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.

You will be confident communicating with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders, and capable of investigating issues, identifying trends and supporting continuous improvement.

An interest in energy, utilities, sustainability or environmental performance would be advantageous, together with a practical and problem-solving approach to your work.

In return, you'll gain valuable experience in a dynamic sustainability team, helping to shape the University's journey towards a low-carbon future.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further Information

Please contact Andy Seaman - Head of Carbon & Energy: [email protected]

About Us

Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues – see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

How we can help

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements -https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/certificate-of-sponsorship-before-4-april-2024.

If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at email. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.