ENERGY MANAGER

Do you have demonstrable experience in driving forward energy efficiency for large or complex estate portfolios? Could you ensure the effective management of energy resources across the Science Museum Group estate?

ABOUT US

The Science Museum Group (SMG) is the largest and most complex museum estate in the country which also houses a scientific collection of international significance. The SMG Estate team has responsibility for ensuring that all sites meet their legislative and operational requirements, are consistently well maintained, efficiently run and capable of delivering an excellent experience to staff, volunteers and visitors.
‘Resilience’ and ‘Sustainability’ are two of SMG’s strategic objectives which link directly to the estate. A new, 10-year estate strategy has also been approved in 2024 which sets out four key areas of development. These are designed to ensure our portfolio of estate assets are; professionally managed, efficiently operated, intelligently controlled and sustainable, both financially and environmentally.
We are recruiting for an Energy Manager to join on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week, on a fixed-term contract until April 2026. This role can be based at any of the following SMG sites (with hybrid working available): National Railway Museum in York, Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, Science Museum in London or the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, Swindon.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Energy Manager you will oversee energy auditing and savings initiatives, energy management and energy reporting. You will ensure the effective management of energy resources to meet organisational objectives and targets, whilst also identifying, developing and implementing new energy related opportunities for savings.
You will conduct energy surveys to accurately capture the performance of estate assets and analyse data to find opportunities to improve energy efficiency, benchmarking data against industry standards. In addition to reporting on the usage of utilities per site and at appropriate intervals.
You will promote energy efficiency and provide advice and support for the development of energy efficient practices across the estate, with your work contributing to the organisation’s Net Zero 2033 target and our wider strategy. This includes producing and presenting monthly, quarterly and annual reporting of utilities, waste and contribute to carbon emissions calculations for these emissions sources.

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you’ll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We’re a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
• Wellbeing. All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
• Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network