Energy and Sustainabilty Manager. Regeneration, Investment and Housing

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1 Job escription ate Created May 2016 ate valuated May 2016 Post Title nergy and Sustainabilty Manager Post No. Job valuation I 2582 Grade Grade 11 Service Area Service Team Responsible To Regeneration, Investment and Housing Property & Housing Property & Housing Manager Job Purpose To lead sustainability and energy strategies, programmes and projects on behalf of Newport City Council. evelop and deliver relevant infrastructure business models, partnerships and governance structures that outperform national and international best practice. Acquire funding to support sustainability of the energy generation agenda; increasing resilience and establishing innovative solutions. Key Results Areas 1. To instil commercial acumen within the Council s carbon management agenda for the City. 2. To be the responsible officer for gaining and managing grant, revenue capital and government funding income, its overall efficient management and deployment of funding to projects, operations and external audit controls. To foster and maintain relationships with funding bodies to retain, seek and exploit further opportunities as they arise. 3. To promote and engender a positive public image of Regeneration, Investment and Housing functions, performance and outcomes supporting wider Council Services. 4. To work in partnership with Bristol and Cardiff Council s to deliver joint energy projects and develop area strategies to promote energy sustainability across the region. 5. To work in partnership with the Severn Partnership to deliver the Tidal Lagoon Project. 6. To lead on the energy programme for Newport including delivery of large scale projects including wind and solar farms and other sustainable and renewable energy sources. 7. To lead on the development of an nergy istribution Company for Newport to provide energy solutions to the local community. 8. To formulate and deliver an energy development and management strategy for Newport providing direction for energy management through thorough market and technology research, asset assessments and financial, technical and legislative business plan appraisals. 9. Organise, plan, prioritise and bid for partnership funding bids to optimise financing opportunities through partnerships Central and uropean Government funds for all Sustainability projects. in gwerthoedd Atebol, Agored, Unedig

2 10. Provide technology and business delivery models and for Newport City Centre projects, planning and management. nsure that commercial opportunities from technology, licensing, partnerships and the export of development are understood and optimised for the Council and its partners. 11. To ensure the development and operation of new infrastructure, contracts and services including the successful marketing of materials and fuels as necessary and the maximising of revenues through appropriate contracted mechanisms. 12. To play a key role within the energy strand of the Great Western Cities programme, advising and supporting senior officers and Members as required. To lead the management of Newport City Council strategy energy project, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate. nsuring that the relevant projects and team activities comply in accordance with standing orders, policy and public procurement regulations and health and safety. 13. Act as the key point of liaison for energy generation project in or that impact upon Newport. 14. To ensure that the delivery of projects, new products or services to the appropriate levels of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with planned benefits, operational specification and programme governance arrangements. 15. To set up business clusters of local talent and skills to help drive through programmes of change and support for energy and sustainability projects and initiatives. 16. To manage the communications with stakeholders and liaise with the Council s nominated Communications team as required on any media issues relating to energy projects. 17. To prepare and maintain risk registers for the Newport s Sustainability and nergy Projects and ensure that all risks and issues are regularly reviewed and managed. 18. efine performance measures by placing a high value on the views of the people of Newport and demonstrate a commitment and willingness to meet directly with customers to ensure a customer focus to the service. 19. Lead the development and delivery of regional and sub-regional partnership that contribute to the energy efficiency programme of the Council and the service area and develop and contribute towards delivering the objectives of the Service, achieving value for money for the Council taxpayer and effective service for the people of Newport. 20. Through Head of Service provide full and detailed advice on energy efficiency and strategic energy generation to the relevant Cabinet Member(s), to ensure that Members are fully informed and involved in appropriate decision making. Qualifications and xperience ducated to degree level Qualification/training in project and programme management ie. PRINC2 Supervisory Responsibilities None Supervision Received Property and Housing Manager Principal Contacts Managers lected Members nergy companies and suppliers Local businesses and partners Funding agencies Welsh Government in gwerthoedd Atebol, Agored, Unedig

3 Special Conditions None This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. in gwerthoedd Atebol, Agored, Unedig

4 Job Requirement ate valuated May 2016 Post Title Service Area nergy and Sustainability Manager Regeneration, Investment and Housing Requirement ducation / Qualifications / Knowledge ssential () / esirable () How Tested (Application Form / ) (S) = used at Shortlisting ducated to degree level or equivalent emonstrate commitment to continuing professional development Qualification/training in Project and Programme Management ideally MSP or PRINC2 Post graduate qualification in business management or equivalent xperience xcellent commercial experience of appraising investment decisions and running energy businesses xcellent working knowledge and expereince of project management in implementing significant business change within a Quality Assurance approach xperience of developing and supporting infrastructure in line with statutory requirments and national and international best practice emonstrable experience in delivery major projects, including the ability to lead complex projects to time and budget xperience of leading and managing multi-skilled teams, including external advisers, in the delivery of major procurements utilising public procurement routes and varied commercial models. emonstrable evidence of an ability to manage change and lead organisational devleopment to deliver improved performance. xperience of PRINC2 or other recognised project and improvement management systems. xperience of benefits realisation and benefits monitoring. xperience in developing of policies and strategies to improve service performance and comply with statutory in gwerthoedd Atebol, Agored, Unedig

5 obligations. Aptitudes and Skills 3.1 Project management including risk and issues analysis and demonstrable commercial acumen. 3.2 emonstrable ability to promote lead and implement projects through strong performance management to deliver service delivery objectives Ability to analyse, resolve complex problems, suggesting a variety of solutions, represented in a clear and easy to understand language. Takes ownership and consistently meets or exceeds targets. 3.5 xcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels to generate high performance emonstrate innovation. In negotiations, prepares and applies sound and persuasive arguments to secure positive commercial outcomes. 3.8 Resilient under pressure and maintains professionalism at all times stablishes clear targets, defines plans and coordinates resources in order to meet them. nhances personal and staff performance by providing constructive feedback. Politically sensitive and able to work with elected members and senior managers Competent ICT user including project management tools. Personal Attributes 4.1 Well motivated, leading by example, demonstrating fairness and integrity is confident and decisive. 4.2 Strong commitment to customer service and the role of communities including to Council s policies on quality and iversity. 4.3 Ability to work under pressure to tight timescales and to motivate others to deliver. 4.4 emonstrable leadership qualities and a commitment to the Council s Leadership Competencies. 4.5 vidence of working effectively, influencing outcomes and commanding confidence, in a public environment. 4.6 emonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills. in gwerthoedd Atebol, Agored, Unedig

6 4.7 Be willing to undertake further training. 4.8 Commitment to continuous service improvement. Circumstances 5.1 Ability to travel to various locations. 5.2 Full valid driving licence Welsh Language 6 Welsh language skills. qual Opportunities 7 Understand and demonstrate a willingness to promote positively the qual Opportunities Policy of Newport City Council. in gwerthoedd Atebol, Agored, Unedig