Business Growth Adviser
Government Recruitment Service - Birmingham
£44,913 to £53,230 a year
PermanentFull time
The work we do in the newly formed BIST (Department for Business, Innovation, Skills and Trade) helps businesses in all parts of the UK to grow domestically and internationally, creating higher paying jobs and strengthening communities. This is an exciting time to be part of the Domestic and International Markets and Export (DIME) Group, which plays a vital role in advising, supporting, and promoting UK businesses to grow and export, delivering economic growth through our network of colleagues across the UK and overseas. You will play a pivotal role in how small and medium sized businesses across the UK receive export and wider business support. This is an essential business engagement role delivered principally through online and digital first interactions. It will ensure that a broad range of businesses are aware of the advice/ support offered by BIST and its partners and provide bespoke support for new export ambitions or to expand an existing export journey. Duties include:- Drive continuous growth in personal portfolio, ensuring that businesses are ‘discovered’, supported, and signposted to the most effective support for their continuous growth journey (digital, scale up, third-party) and maintain a continuously rolling portfolio of new and growing businesses. Recruit companies to a portfolio (with clear alignment to any new lead generation function) and track their growth progress, handing off relationships where appropriate – for example, to digital support where 1-1 interaction is no longer beneficial for the growth of the company, to more intensive “scale up” support for rapidly growing and high-potential businesses, or to colleagues dealing with Investments, specific sectors, geographies, or supply chains. Maintain a high level of up to date and cutting-edge knowledge of BIST products and services, wider partnerships, and the UK business, export, and regulatory environment to give the highest quality current advice (beyond exports and into regulation, investment and other business critical aspects of BIST's commercial interactions. Ensure that quality of service is maintained at the highest standards, and that Future BIST aims are continuously met through working behaviours, practices, and relationships, ensuring that BIST aims are clearly met and customers are satisfied with the services provided. Maintain accurate records of customer interactions on the CRM system/s and actively flag for handover with appropriate information and a clear contact any businesses needing further advice or support, maintaining own records of interactions as necessary and taking responsibility for the overall growth of own portfolio. Network effectively with colleagues across BIST, and other partners including regionally-based BIST colleagues to ensure that the widest possible range of businesses are supported with excellent advice, and that specialist place-based (e.g.Growth Hub) or sector-specific (Business group) contacts are made and delivered. As the export operating model develops and we shape delivery services together, a proactive approach and willingness to adapt is encouraged. Act at all times in line with the Civil Service code, with BIST's performance and behavioural standards, and putting responsibilities as a UK Civil Servant at the forefront of everyday performance and behaviour. Undertake continuous personal development, including 100% compliance with Minimum standards and mandatory learning, office attendance to meet role-specific requirements but keep abreast of wider economic, political, and other environmental factors. To champion learning, value diversity, respect colleagues, and drive delivery of BIST and HMG objectives at all times. Have full responsibility for driving personal performance conversations and leading team members where applicable. Participate in wider-BIST corporate activities and be an active and energetic member of the BIST community, both more widely and in the hub location where you are based, and have a vested interest in the leadership and success of the organisation and teams more widely as well as your own team. Additional duties may also be required in line with business need, these can include but are not restricted to assisting with local or national events, accompanying customers or Ministers on visits domestically or overseas, and attending events as BIST ambassadors, upholding professional standards and embodying a positive experience of the department internally and externally. Team members may be ‘surged’ onto other Directorate priorities if required, which may mean working in a different team during short periods of intense deliverables or unforeseen circumstances.
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Business Growth Adviser
Government Recruitment Service - Edinburgh
£44,913 to £53,230 a year
PermanentFull time
The work we do in the newly formed BIST (Department for Business, Innovation, Skills and Trade) helps businesses in all parts of the UK to grow domestically and internationally, creating higher paying jobs and strengthening communities. This is an exciting time to be part of the Domestic and International Markets and Export (DIME) Group, which plays a vital role in advising, supporting, and promoting UK businesses to grow and export, delivering economic growth through our network of colleagues across the UK and overseas. You will play a pivotal role in how small and medium sized businesses across the UK receive export and wider business support. This is an essential business engagement role delivered principally through online and digital first interactions. It will ensure that a broad range of businesses are aware of the advice/ support offered by BIST and its partners and provide bespoke support for new export ambitions or to expand an existing export journey. Duties include:- Drive continuous growth in personal portfolio, ensuring that businesses are ‘discovered’, supported, and signposted to the most effective support for their continuous growth journey (digital, scale up, third-party) and maintain a continuously rolling portfolio of new and growing businesses. Recruit companies to a portfolio (with clear alignment to any new lead generation function) and track their growth progress, handing off relationships where appropriate – for example, to digital support where 1-1 interaction is no longer beneficial for the growth of the company, to more intensive “scale up” support for rapidly growing and high-potential businesses, or to colleagues dealing with Investments, specific sectors, geographies, or supply chains. Maintain a high level of up to date and cutting-edge knowledge of BIST products and services, wider partnerships, and the UK business, export, and regulatory environment to give the highest quality current advice (beyond exports and into regulation, investment and other business critical aspects of BIST's commercial interactions. Ensure that quality of service is maintained at the highest standards, and that Future BIST aims are continuously met through working behaviours, practices, and relationships, ensuring that BIST aims are clearly met and customers are satisfied with the services provided. Maintain accurate records of customer interactions on the CRM system/s and actively flag for handover with appropriate information and a clear contact any businesses needing further advice or support, maintaining own records of interactions as necessary and taking responsibility for the overall growth of own portfolio. Network effectively with colleagues across BIST, and other partners including regionally-based BIST colleagues to ensure that the widest possible range of businesses are supported with excellent advice, and that specialist place-based (e.g.Growth Hub) or sector-specific (Business group) contacts are made and delivered. As the export operating model develops and we shape delivery services together, a proactive approach and willingness to adapt is encouraged. Act at all times in line with the Civil Service code, with BIST's performance and behavioural standards, and putting responsibilities as a UK Civil Servant at the forefront of everyday performance and behaviour. Undertake continuous personal development, including 100% compliance with Minimum standards and mandatory learning, office attendance to meet role-specific requirements but keep abreast of wider economic, political, and other environmental factors. To champion learning, value diversity, respect colleagues, and drive delivery of BIST and HMG objectives at all times. Have full responsibility for driving personal performance conversations and leading team members where applicable. Participate in wider-BIST corporate activities and be an active and energetic member of the BIST community, both more widely and in the hub location where you are based, and have a vested interest in the leadership and success of the organisation and teams more widely as well as your own team. Additional duties may also be required in line with business need, these can include but are not restricted to assisting with local or national events, accompanying customers or Ministers on visits domestically or overseas, and attending events as BIST ambassadors, upholding professional standards and embodying a positive experience of the department internally and externally. Team members may be ‘surged’ onto other Directorate priorities if required, which may mean working in a different team during short periods of intense deliverables or unforeseen circumstances.
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Business Growth Adviser
Government Recruitment Service - London
£44,913 to £53,230 a year
PermanentFull time
The work we do in the newly formed BIST (Department for Business, Innovation, Skills and Trade) helps businesses in all parts of the UK to grow domestically and internationally, creating higher paying jobs and strengthening communities. This is an exciting time to be part of the Domestic and International Markets and Export (DIME) Group, which plays a vital role in advising, supporting, and promoting UK businesses to grow and export, delivering economic growth through our network of colleagues across the UK and overseas. You will play a pivotal role in how small and medium sized businesses across the UK receive export and wider business support. This is an essential business engagement role delivered principally through online and digital first interactions. It will ensure that a broad range of businesses are aware of the advice/ support offered by BIST and its partners and provide bespoke support for new export ambitions or to expand an existing export journey. Duties include:- Drive continuous growth in personal portfolio, ensuring that businesses are ‘discovered’, supported, and signposted to the most effective support for their continuous growth journey (digital, scale up, third-party) and maintain a continuously rolling portfolio of new and growing businesses. Recruit companies to a portfolio (with clear alignment to any new lead generation function) and track their growth progress, handing off relationships where appropriate – for example, to digital support where 1-1 interaction is no longer beneficial for the growth of the company, to more intensive “scale up” support for rapidly growing and high-potential businesses, or to colleagues dealing with Investments, specific sectors, geographies, or supply chains. Maintain a high level of up to date and cutting-edge knowledge of BIST products and services, wider partnerships, and the UK business, export, and regulatory environment to give the highest quality current advice (beyond exports and into regulation, investment and other business critical aspects of BIST's commercial interactions. Ensure that quality of service is maintained at the highest standards, and that Future BIST aims are continuously met through working behaviours, practices, and relationships, ensuring that BIST aims are clearly met and customers are satisfied with the services provided. Maintain accurate records of customer interactions on the CRM system/s and actively flag for handover with appropriate information and a clear contact any businesses needing further advice or support, maintaining own records of interactions as necessary and taking responsibility for the overall growth of own portfolio. Network effectively with colleagues across BIST, and other partners including regionally-based BIST colleagues to ensure that the widest possible range of businesses are supported with excellent advice, and that specialist place-based (e.g.Growth Hub) or sector-specific (Business group) contacts are made and delivered. As the export operating model develops and we shape delivery services together, a proactive approach and willingness to adapt is encouraged. Act at all times in line with the Civil Service code, with BIST's performance and behavioural standards, and putting responsibilities as a UK Civil Servant at the forefront of everyday performance and behaviour. Undertake continuous personal development, including 100% compliance with Minimum standards and mandatory learning, office attendance to meet role-specific requirements but keep abreast of wider economic, political, and other environmental factors. To champion learning, value diversity, respect colleagues, and drive delivery of BIST and HMG objectives at all times. Have full responsibility for driving personal performance conversations and leading team members where applicable. Participate in wider-BIST corporate activities and be an active and energetic member of the BIST community, both more widely and in the hub location where you are based, and have a vested interest in the leadership and success of the organisation and teams more widely as well as your own team. Additional duties may also be required in line with business need, these can include but are not restricted to assisting with local or national events, accompanying customers or Ministers on visits domestically or overseas, and attending events as BIST ambassadors, upholding professional standards and embodying a positive experience of the department internally and externally. Team members may be ‘surged’ onto other Directorate priorities if required, which may mean working in a different team during short periods of intense deliverables or unforeseen circumstances.
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Business Growth Adviser
Government Recruitment Service - Salford
£44,913 to £53,230 a year
PermanentFull time
The work we do in the newly formed BIST (Department for Business, Innovation, Skills and Trade) helps businesses in all parts of the UK to grow domestically and internationally, creating higher paying jobs and strengthening communities. This is an exciting time to be part of the Domestic and International Markets and Export (DIME) Group, which plays a vital role in advising, supporting, and promoting UK businesses to grow and export, delivering economic growth through our network of colleagues across the UK and overseas. You will play a pivotal role in how small and medium sized businesses across the UK receive export and wider business support. This is an essential business engagement role delivered principally through online and digital first interactions. It will ensure that a broad range of businesses are aware of the advice/ support offered by BIST and its partners and provide bespoke support for new export ambitions or to expand an existing export journey. Duties include:- Drive continuous growth in personal portfolio, ensuring that businesses are ‘discovered’, supported, and signposted to the most effective support for their continuous growth journey (digital, scale up, third-party) and maintain a continuously rolling portfolio of new and growing businesses. Recruit companies to a portfolio (with clear alignment to any new lead generation function) and track their growth progress, handing off relationships where appropriate – for example, to digital support where 1-1 interaction is no longer beneficial for the growth of the company, to more intensive “scale up” support for rapidly growing and high-potential businesses, or to colleagues dealing with Investments, specific sectors, geographies, or supply chains. Maintain a high level of up to date and cutting-edge knowledge of BIST products and services, wider partnerships, and the UK business, export, and regulatory environment to give the highest quality current advice (beyond exports and into regulation, investment and other business critical aspects of BIST's commercial interactions. Ensure that quality of service is maintained at the highest standards, and that Future BIST aims are continuously met through working behaviours, practices, and relationships, ensuring that BIST aims are clearly met and customers are satisfied with the services provided. Maintain accurate records of customer interactions on the CRM system/s and actively flag for handover with appropriate information and a clear contact any businesses needing further advice or support, maintaining own records of interactions as necessary and taking responsibility for the overall growth of own portfolio. Network effectively with colleagues across BIST, and other partners including regionally-based BIST colleagues to ensure that the widest possible range of businesses are supported with excellent advice, and that specialist place-based (e.g.Growth Hub) or sector-specific (Business group) contacts are made and delivered. As the export operating model develops and we shape delivery services together, a proactive approach and willingness to adapt is encouraged. Act at all times in line with the Civil Service code, with BIST's performance and behavioural standards, and putting responsibilities as a UK Civil Servant at the forefront of everyday performance and behaviour. Undertake continuous personal development, including 100% compliance with Minimum standards and mandatory learning, office attendance to meet role-specific requirements but keep abreast of wider economic, political, and other environmental factors. To champion learning, value diversity, respect colleagues, and drive delivery of BIST and HMG objectives at all times. Have full responsibility for driving personal performance conversations and leading team members where applicable. Participate in wider-BIST corporate activities and be an active and energetic member of the BIST community, both more widely and in the hub location where you are based, and have a vested interest in the leadership and success of the organisation and teams more widely as well as your own team. Additional duties may also be required in line with business need, these can include but are not restricted to assisting with local or national events, accompanying customers or Ministers on visits domestically or overseas, and attending events as BIST ambassadors, upholding professional standards and embodying a positive experience of the department internally and externally. Team members may be ‘surged’ onto other Directorate priorities if required, which may mean working in a different team during short periods of intense deliverables or unforeseen circumstances.
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Antimicrobial Resistance Disease Consultant (ID4667)
Government Recruitment Service - Bristol
£58,207 to £58,207 a year
PermanentFull time
Do you want a role safeguarding standards of animal and plant health and welfare? The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is an executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, and works on behalf of the Scottish Government and Welsh Government. Our diverse teams of over 3,000 skilled and committed professionals come together to provide research, advice and support to UK Government for safeguarding animal, public and plant health for benefit of the environment and economy. The Science Directorate (SD) delivers high quality, high impact and highly relevant multidisciplinary science. Our people are diverse, talented, engaged and inspired to deliver innovative outcomes. APHA is a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, because it helps us be more innovative and make better decisions. We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer, offering equitable opportunities for all individuals. Our goal is to build a diverse workforce, and we hope to attract applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. The Bacteriology Department is seeking an Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Disease consultant. For this role, we are looking for a veterinarian with postgraduate qualifications or evidence of substantial relevant experience. Based within the Bacteriology Department, this role provides scientific and technical expertise to support the surveillance, diagnosis, prevention and control of bacterial diseases affecting animal and public health. The postholder will lead scientific activities, provide evidence-based advice, work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to research, policy development and disease control programmes. Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, together with expertise in bacteriology and disease surveillance, are essential. The Lead will be an active part of the Bacterial Diseases and Food Safety (BDFS) Portfolio leadership team, contributing to set the direction of the portfolio, with particular emphasis on AMR. Provide joint leadership/consultancy for all AMR activities across the Bacteriology Department (as well as the wider agency), bringing AMR team together, driving strategic developments, and seeking/supporting relevant new funding opportunities. Provide joint consultancy and expertise to Defra/Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and other external bodies - notably World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Food Standards Agency (FSA)/Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF), British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC), European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), European Medicines Agency (EMA) on antimicrobial resistance. Responsibilities include provision of consultancy, outbreak investigations, advice and expertise to policy makers, risk managers, public health authorities, local authorities, veterinary surgeons and the farming industry on the occurrence, control, microbiology and epidemiology of AMR and relevant bacterial zoonotic diseases, as directed by APHA, VMD and Defra. Jointly lead and manage the UK National Reference Laboratory for AMR in the veterinary sector. Support APHA’s WOAH reference laboratory status in antimicrobial resistance, contribute to the annual report and other support to WOAH in this area. Deliver and manage surveillance projects OM0190 and sub- projects and research project VM0533A within the core AMR project on time and within budget. Delegated responsibility from lead scientist to ensure that APHA science on antimicrobial resistance is delivered to appropriate quality standards and uses relevant and optimal scientific approaches. Review project proposals before submission and assist in their development. Delegated responsibility from Bacterial Diseases and Food Safety (BDFS) Lead Scientist for reviewing all published AMR outputs from APHA. Review papers, posters, presentations, and publications prior to submission according to AP004 to ensure scientific robustness. Provide advice and antimicrobial resistance surveillance summaries to the Defra Antimicrobial Resistance Co-ordination Group. Work collaboratively with public health institutes (e.g. UKHSA, PHW, PHS) to advance One Health AMR work Oversee the delivery of AMR summary data for publication/provide annual susceptibility reports on veterinary bacteria to Veterinary Medicines Directorate. Be responsible for the delivery of surveillance datasets and commentary to be delivered to VMD annually for the publication of the VARRS report. Horizon scan to identify and investigate AMR hazards detected through research and surveillance and suggest possible control options to policy lead organisations. Contribute to the Salmonella Steering Group (SSG) and provide antimicrobial resistance expertise for the annual Salmonella report “Salmonella in Livestock”. Attend SSG meetings in person or by teleconference. Review the suitability of the test portfolio and proficiency tests for APHA purposes and rectify any omissions. Review and update VISI and VISION AMR surveillance documents for Veterinary Investigation Officers (VIOs)/APHA Regional Laboratories. Disseminate research results through scientific publications, reports, and presentations both nationally and internationally. Formulate new research project proposals, according to developing expertise and experience, and policy needs. These should be agreed with relevant parties, opportunities for leverage exploited and progressed through Commercial and Science Project Approval (CASPA). Support the Regional Laboratories in their susceptibility testing and provide consultancy to ensure that testing is appropriate and relevant to practising veterinary surgeons. Support Surveillance and Laboratory Services (SLSD) in development and provision of scanning surveillance for AMR in veterinary bacteria. Contributing to strategic direction in the AMR area. Contribute to horizon scanning, discussions, planning, outputs and interpretation of other antimicrobial resistance and other strategic activities to ensure APHA preparedness to respond to AMR emergencies. The post holder contributes to the management of the Bacterial Diseases and Food Safety programme and the Department of Bacteriology and attends regular management and other meetings
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Sustainability and Utilities Officer
Government Recruitment Service
£30,681 to £35,468 a year
PermanentFull time
As a key member of the Property Sustainability and Energy team, you will assist in a range of activities to ensure the provision and payment of utilities (inc. gas, electric, water) for Defra Group and Environment Agency Properties. This will include: Collating invoices, working with colleagues to arrange payment of c.£3m of energy bills per month Updating data sheets to reflect changes in property ownership/ utility meter Allocation and distribution of costs between sites Driving efficiencies in our team processes, including through the use of AI/CoPilot. Reporting performance on the Greening Government Commitments (government sustainability targets) Assistance in wider sustainability, energy efficiency and resilience projects as required The Property Sustainability & Energy team reports to Defra’s Chief Sustainability Officer and is part of the Centre for Environmental Resilience and Efficiency in Government (CEREG). Collectively, we are responsible for driving positive environmental change within Defra, including energy management, decarbonisation, nature recovery and climate change adaptation. As a key member of the Property Sustainability and Energy team, you will assist in a range of activities to ensure the provision and payment of utilities (inc. gas, electric, water) for Defra Group and Environment Agency Properties. This is likely to include: Collating invoices, arranging payment of c.£3m of energy bills per month Updating data sheets to reflect changes in property ownership/ utility meter Allocation and distribution of costs between sites Driving efficiencies in our processes, including through the use of AI/CoPilot. Reporting performance on the Greening Government Commitments (government sustainability targets) Assistance in wider sustainability, energy efficiency and resilience projects as required. You will be part of an immediate team of 7-8 people, working together to deliver our goals. The wider CEREG team has around 35 FTE. Our team are passionate about our work, investing in our people to increase capability and professionalism in Environmental Sustainability (and related fields).
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Sustainability and Utilities Officer
Government Recruitment Service
£30,681 to £35,468 a year
PermanentFull time
As a key member of the Property Sustainability and Energy team, you will assist in a range of activities to ensure the provision and payment of utilities (inc. gas, electric, water) for Defra Group and Environment Agency Properties. This will include: Collating invoices, working with colleagues to arrange payment of c.£3m of energy bills per month Updating data sheets to reflect changes in property ownership/ utility meter Allocation and distribution of costs between sites Driving efficiencies in our team processes, including through the use of AI/CoPilot. Reporting performance on the Greening Government Commitments (government sustainability targets) Assistance in wider sustainability, energy efficiency and resilience projects as required The Property Sustainability & Energy team reports to Defra’s Chief Sustainability Officer and is part of the Centre for Environmental Resilience and Efficiency in Government (CEREG). Collectively, we are responsible for driving positive environmental change within Defra, including energy management, decarbonisation, nature recovery and climate change adaptation. As a key member of the Property Sustainability and Energy team, you will assist in a range of activities to ensure the provision and payment of utilities (inc. gas, electric, water) for Defra Group and Environment Agency Properties. This is likely to include: Collating invoices, arranging payment of c.£3m of energy bills per month Updating data sheets to reflect changes in property ownership/ utility meter Allocation and distribution of costs between sites Driving efficiencies in our processes, including through the use of AI/CoPilot. Reporting performance on the Greening Government Commitments (government sustainability targets) Assistance in wider sustainability, energy efficiency and resilience projects as required. You will be part of an immediate team of 7-8 people, working together to deliver our goals. The wider CEREG team has around 35 FTE. Our team are passionate about our work, investing in our people to increase capability and professionalism in Environmental Sustainability (and related fields).
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Sustainability and Utilities Officer
Government Recruitment Service
£30,681 to £35,468 a year
PermanentFull time
As a key member of the Property Sustainability and Energy team, you will assist in a range of activities to ensure the provision and payment of utilities (inc. gas, electric, water) for Defra Group and Environment Agency Properties. This will include: Collating invoices, working with colleagues to arrange payment of c.£3m of energy bills per month Updating data sheets to reflect changes in property ownership/ utility meter Allocation and distribution of costs between sites Driving efficiencies in our team processes, including through the use of AI/CoPilot. Reporting performance on the Greening Government Commitments (government sustainability targets) Assistance in wider sustainability, energy efficiency and resilience projects as required The Property Sustainability & Energy team reports to Defra’s Chief Sustainability Officer and is part of the Centre for Environmental Resilience and Efficiency in Government (CEREG). Collectively, we are responsible for driving positive environmental change within Defra, including energy management, decarbonisation, nature recovery and climate change adaptation. As a key member of the Property Sustainability and Energy team, you will assist in a range of activities to ensure the provision and payment of utilities (inc. gas, electric, water) for Defra Group and Environment Agency Properties. This is likely to include: Collating invoices, arranging payment of c.£3m of energy bills per month Updating data sheets to reflect changes in property ownership/ utility meter Allocation and distribution of costs between sites Driving efficiencies in our processes, including through the use of AI/CoPilot. Reporting performance on the Greening Government Commitments (government sustainability targets) Assistance in wider sustainability, energy efficiency and resilience projects as required. You will be part of an immediate team of 7-8 people, working together to deliver our goals. The wider CEREG team has around 35 FTE. Our team are passionate about our work, investing in our people to increase capability and professionalism in Environmental Sustainability (and related fields).
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Sustainability and Utilities Officer
Government Recruitment Service
£30,681 to £35,468 a year
PermanentFull time
As a key member of the Property Sustainability and Energy team, you will assist in a range of activities to ensure the provision and payment of utilities (inc. gas, electric, water) for Defra Group and Environment Agency Properties. This will include: Collating invoices, working with colleagues to arrange payment of c.£3m of energy bills per month Updating data sheets to reflect changes in property ownership/ utility meter Allocation and distribution of costs between sites Driving efficiencies in our team processes, including through the use of AI/CoPilot. Reporting performance on the Greening Government Commitments (government sustainability targets) Assistance in wider sustainability, energy efficiency and resilience projects as required The Property Sustainability & Energy team reports to Defra’s Chief Sustainability Officer and is part of the Centre for Environmental Resilience and Efficiency in Government (CEREG). Collectively, we are responsible for driving positive environmental change within Defra, including energy management, decarbonisation, nature recovery and climate change adaptation. As a key member of the Property Sustainability and Energy team, you will assist in a range of activities to ensure the provision and payment of utilities (inc. gas, electric, water) for Defra Group and Environment Agency Properties. This is likely to include: Collating invoices, arranging payment of c.£3m of energy bills per month Updating data sheets to reflect changes in property ownership/ utility meter Allocation and distribution of costs between sites Driving efficiencies in our processes, including through the use of AI/CoPilot. Reporting performance on the Greening Government Commitments (government sustainability targets) Assistance in wider sustainability, energy efficiency and resilience projects as required. You will be part of an immediate team of 7-8 people, working together to deliver our goals. The wider CEREG team has around 35 FTE. Our team are passionate about our work, investing in our people to increase capability and professionalism in Environmental Sustainability (and related fields).
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Sustainability and Utilities Officer
Government Recruitment Service
£30,681 to £35,468 a year
PermanentFull time
As a key member of the Property Sustainability and Energy team, you will assist in a range of activities to ensure the provision and payment of utilities (inc. gas, electric, water) for Defra Group and Environment Agency Properties. This will include: Collating invoices, working with colleagues to arrange payment of c.£3m of energy bills per month Updating data sheets to reflect changes in property ownership/ utility meter Allocation and distribution of costs between sites Driving efficiencies in our team processes, including through the use of AI/CoPilot. Reporting performance on the Greening Government Commitments (government sustainability targets) Assistance in wider sustainability, energy efficiency and resilience projects as required The Property Sustainability & Energy team reports to Defra’s Chief Sustainability Officer and is part of the Centre for Environmental Resilience and Efficiency in Government (CEREG). Collectively, we are responsible for driving positive environmental change within Defra, including energy management, decarbonisation, nature recovery and climate change adaptation. As a key member of the Property Sustainability and Energy team, you will assist in a range of activities to ensure the provision and payment of utilities (inc. gas, electric, water) for Defra Group and Environment Agency Properties. This is likely to include: Collating invoices, arranging payment of c.£3m of energy bills per month Updating data sheets to reflect changes in property ownership/ utility meter Allocation and distribution of costs between sites Driving efficiencies in our processes, including through the use of AI/CoPilot. Reporting performance on the Greening Government Commitments (government sustainability targets) Assistance in wider sustainability, energy efficiency and resilience projects as required. You will be part of an immediate team of 7-8 people, working together to deliver our goals. The wider CEREG team has around 35 FTE. Our team are passionate about our work, investing in our people to increase capability and professionalism in Environmental Sustainability (and related fields).
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