Utilities Lead

Utilities Lead

Hours: 37 p/week Monday Friday.

Location: Hybrid role - working from home and visits to practices

Salary: Competitive salary

This is an exciting time for mydentist, as we work towards implementation of our digital transformation, part of which includes Utilities Management. As an experienced Utilities SME, you will play a pivotal role providing direction to the Property & Finance team, developing and embedding our overall Utilities strategy and governance and driving improvements to our overall cost control within his area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with relevant knowledge and experience to help lead the development, innovation, and delivery of the Utilities function. Enthusiasm, drive and an entrepreneurial character are key characteristics of the suitable applicant.

We offer a competitive package and all the opportunities you need to excel in your role and grow the career that is right for you:

• Salary DOE & Car allowance
• Annual leave entitlement rising to a maximum of 27 days (plus bank holidays) per annum with service
• Annual company bonus scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Access to discounts at hundreds of high-street retailers
• Recognition for going the extra mile and for loyalty through service

As a Utilities Lead, your role will include:

• Budget Management
  • Assume accountability for the Utilities discipline within the Profit and Loss statements of individual Mydentist sites.
  • Collaborate with individual practices to develop strategies addressing both high and low consumption, optimising overall energy usage.
  • Site visits as appropriate to support operational colleagues with energy consumption to drive best practice
  • Manage meter reading collation to support/ enable accurate billing/ accruals, including sourcing and uploading manual meter reads

• Invoice management
  • Review / validate utilities invoices - Provide oversight to the Purchase Ledger team for accurate bill payments, collaborate with Management Accounts to conduct meticulous analysis of utility expenditure.
  • Undertake comprehensive data analysis of utility metrics, identifying trends to enhance overall operational efficiency
  • Supervise utility contracts and collaborate with the broker to ensure effective procurement and management.

• Support ESG Chair with Green Forum/ sustainability initiatives within mydentist
  • Assume a leadership role in driving green initiatives, sustainability efforts, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives
  • Offer assistance in the preparation for upcoming tenders related to utilities and energy management
  • Foster and champion innovation within the utilities sector, including advancements in water bills and gas bills

• Internal and external stakeholder management
  • Facilities external communication with 3rd party energy management company and Utilities providers
  • Internal communication with Finance, Property and Operational colleagues
  • Establish communication channels with landlords (LL) to address queries outside the primary contract, particularly concerning service charges.
  • Provide administration around progressing queries

As a Utilities Lead, you will need:

• Knowledge and enthusiasm for energy management and renewable energy issues
• You will thrive in an environment where service is key and enjoy being a point of contact with customers
• A clear understanding of putting the customer first and be absolutely dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction and deliverables are achieved.
• Outstanding organisational skills, attention to detail and a high commercial acumen is essential
• An excellent communicator and persuasive character who can build positive relationships at various levels both internally and externally.
• Confidence
• Good communication skills to be able to present a case briefly and logically
• Influencing and negotiating skills to motivate various colleagues to work towards a common goal
• Potential to stimulate and manage change
• Project management skills
• The ability to establish effective networks both within and outside the organisation
• Potential to educate and train other managers and the workforce
  
• A driving licence

As part of {my}dentist, youll be joining the UKs leading provider of dentistry, which supports more than 4 million patients each year to get access to the care they need.