Job overview The Engineering Technical Assistant will bring together the various elements of Energy and utility resource management to deliver sustainable solutions, and will deliver key objectives for the Trust. They will have responsibility for coordinating resources to ensure objectives and outcomes are met in relation to energy management. The post holder will take the lead role in ensuring the Trust meets, and where possible exceeds, its statutory obligations in the areas of energy and utility management. They will proactively manage energy and water use across the Trust including: bill validation; energy budgeting; maintaining records of consumption and spend; internal reporting; identifying and implementing energy saving measures; and recharging tenants; and providing support and advice to other team. The post holder will influence the organisation and its behaviour by engaging both clinical and non-clinical colleagues with key areas of activities, and further develop behaviour change strategies. The post holder will display the highest professional engineering standards. The post holder will be expected to work closely with the engineering teams, capital development and environment teams and the sustainability team. They will ensure that their working practices comply with the Trust’s Health & Safety policies and protocols. Main duties of the job Maintain records of energy consumption in formats which support: the trust’s requirements for: financial management; statutory and voluntary reporting activities undertaken by the trust; legislative requirements (e.g. building energy certification). Liaison and interface with trust personnel and external contractors/consultants obtaining quotations and sourcing minor contracts and services Maintain records of meter reading and invoiced energy consumption to provide a continuous visual representation of performance and enable: budget monitoring within the trust; annual reporting of energy performance; future competitive tendering of utilities contracts; tenants to be recharged for energy consumption where appropriate; and energy consumption patterns and other information to be available other teams/directorates across the trust as required. Identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption and costs through changes in operational practices, investment in energy saving technologies. Prepare tender documentation when utility supply contracts are renewed (generally every three years for gas and electricity, every two years for liquid fuels and water/sewage). Working for our organisation We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King’s Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King’s College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities and a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre. Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. The NHS Pension Scheme - one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK. When you start working for the NHS you automatically become a member and you will get an excellent package of pension benefits. Interest free Season Ticket Loan Long Term Service Awards Subsidised on-site nurseries and childcare vouchers A comprehensive staff health and well-being programme, '5 ways to a healthier YOU' Ride to work scheme Employee assistance programme Free stop smoking service Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria GCSE or equivalent in maths and English Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or experience Previous experience Essential criteria Proven experience of managing a busy office or as a senior administrator with a significant level of responsibility. Proven practical experience of setting up and maintaining effective and efficient workflow and administrative systems Desirable criteria Experience of working within the NHS Skills/Knowledge/ Ability Essential criteria Demonstrable communication and influencing skills with the ability to remain calm, effective and efficient during difficult situations. Ability and willingness to handle confidential information without compromising confidentiality or trust Excellent Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and database packages in particular Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook Desirable criteria Able to deal with difficult people and to cope with confidential and sensitive information Applicant requirements The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Further details / informal visits contact Name Barbara King Job title Executive Assistant Email address [email protected]