Commercial & Sustainability Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a Sustainability Apprentice to join our team. Working in a small team you will be responsible for managing and improving the existing data dashboards and data templates for all sustainability reporting and monitoring requirements- including but not limited to electricity, gas, water, waste and transport.

Annual wage

£24,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

The salary is between £24,000- £30,000 per annum.

Training course

Junior energy manager (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 8.30AM - 5PM

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 November

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Primary objectives and responsibilities for the role are:

Develop, implement and manage data services related to the Sustainability team
Provide project support to the Sustainability Team and the Commercial & Finance Director.
Liaise with operational staff and ensure they are being used by centre managers and Regional Directors to resolve queries related to utilities.
Collate data, analyse trends, and identify areas of opportunities for efficiency solutions.
Assist in the production of investment appraisals, prepare data and analysis for the submission of business cases in support of improved efficiencies and carbon reduction.
Provide any required sustainability data for new projects.
Assist in the setting of and analysis of performance against the utility budget across the portfolio.
Be the main point of contact for all data and billing services managed by the Sustainability Team.
Assist with the strategic business objectives for utility consumption and recycling.
Develop working relationships to resolve issues with our utilities brokers and main waste contractor.
Assist with the Energy and Sustainability Manager with the business’ development of strategic plan for waste management, considering Reduce, Reuse, Remove strategy for all waste to sites.
Assist the Energy and Sustainability Manager with compliance and reporting requirements.

Other responsibilities

Assist with compliant record keeping
Manage meter readings from site operational staff and submit monthly to energy consultants for billing and compliance.
Assist finance and leisure operation staff in any utility billing queries and support and track through to resolution.
Work with the finance team to ensure that utility accruals and billing is correct.
Responsible for data platform management and management of the Sustainability Team file structure.
Order processing - PO management.
Support and lead on projects and initiatives as required.
Produce and develop regular business reports and statistics as required by the business.

Where you’ll work

3 De Salis Court

De Salis Drive, Hampton Lovett

Droitwich

WR9 0QE

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SKILLS4STEM LTD.

Your training course

Junior energy manager (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Complete template reports and ensure records are maintained for audit and reporting purposes

Relate the workings of plant, processes and equipment to energy consumption

Identify and explain variables that vary the energy consumption of a building and process (Building operation: summer/winter; day/night, etc.)

Identify and explain suitable and measurable energy performance indicators (energy use, consumption, efficiency)

Implement and/or maintain metering and measurement plans and undertake basic analysis of the outputs

Carry out basic checks on bills and other recorded data to verify accuracy and repeatability

Contribute to all aspects of the energy and water use audits: conduct energy and water assessments and/or audits, and identify products’, systems’ and processes’ solutions that reduce energy and water consumption

Contribute to the organisation’s procurement process/products/services

Assist with the gathering of energy performance data and administration and implementation of energy awareness and motivation programmes and their associated communication strategies for reduced energy use

Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks as instructed, with consideration for efficiency, cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact

Carry out basic financial calculations relating to energy costs and savings

Work effectively and safely when undertaking tasks to approved standards and safe working practices as part of a team, working alone or with appropriate supervision

Use a variety of appropriate communication methods to interact with others to give/receive information accurately, in a timely, positive and professional manner

Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills

Communicate effectively using evidence-based reporting, communication and presentation skills

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

Junior energy manager L3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Analytical skills
Team working

About this company

Parkwood Leisure was established over 20 years ago and is now one of the UK's leading operators of publicly owned leisure facilities. We’re a company that’s proud to deliver a first-class service to each of the facilities we manage and is committed to working with local communities to make a difference and provide a healthier and happier lifestyle to the communities we serve. The Company prides itself on its exemplary health and safety record and commitment to staff.

https://www.jobs.leisurecentre.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Free gym membership for you and a nominated person / Employee discount portal / Company sick pay / Career Progression and More.

After this apprenticeship

To work as part of the energy management team.

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