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Apply NowJob Title: Energy and Sustainability Specialist
Type: Full Time / Permanent
Location: Northampton with UK wide travel
Salary: £45k plus car allowance and bonus opportunity
Would suit a qualified person looking for next step in career. 1-2 years’ experience needed.
The Role
A greenfield opportunity to drive improvements in sustainability and carbon reduction throughout the organisation. The post holder will be responsible to the Head of Facilities for managing and monitoring Bright Horizons UK Energy/Utility consumption and for proactively leading the management of energy saving schemes and will be the lead specialist for Energy Management and lead specialist for related Sustainability matters.
What We Can Do for You
Our benefits include but are not limited to:
Why Bright Horizons?
We’ve been voted Great Place to Work for the last 17 consecutive years, as well as being awarded the newly created Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women 2023.
Our support functions enable our nurseries to deliver the best possible care and education to over 10,000 children across the UK. Through this support, our nurseries can deliver excellence – with 98% of our 300+ portfolio being rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.
What You Will Be Doing:
Fully computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. including utilisation of energy monitoring software to prepare reports and target high usage.
Most importantly, you will have experience delivering energy solutions and should have excellent general knowledge of Energy and Carbon legislation/compliance.
Keeping up to date with changes in Energy and Carbon regulations and best practice.
Supporting behavioural change programmes relating to reducing energy usage and carbon emissions.
What We Are Looking For:
Desirable Experience :
Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we are looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert.