Location
Likely to be based in Central Florida/Orlando area
Short Description
The Carbon Trust and the State of Florida are working together to develop ‘Carbon Trust Florida’. This new organization will help the State reduce its Greenhouse Gas emissions by deploying in Florida the Carbon Trust’s proven ability to help its clients make energy and cost savings, resulting in lower emissions. The Head of Carbon Trust Florida will lead the start-up and growth of Carbon Trust Florida.
Closing Date
11 May 2009
Reports to: Carbon Trust Florida Board
Background
Governor Crist has, by Executive Order, committed Florida to “becoming a leader in reducing emissions of greenhouse gases”. The Carbon Trust and State of Florida signed a Memorandum of Understanding in July 2008 with the purpose of cooperating “in developing strategies for the establishment of initiatives and organisations … to hasten the transition to low carbon economies”. The Governor asked the Carbon Trust to catalyse change in Florida because we are seen as experienced, independent advisors bringing differentiated, well proven offerings.
The Governor’s Energy Office and the Carbon Trust are working together to develop the ‘Carbon Trust Florida’ proposition and are planning to announce its launch in June this year.
Carbon Trust Florida (CTF) will be created in the image of the Carbon Trust, sharing its vision and objectives. CTF will help the State of Florida demonstrate leadership in moving to a low carbon economy and will aim to act as a model for other US States. CTF will deliver material, measurable carbon reductions and, based on a track record of success, will be seen over time by Florida’s businesses and government organizations as their leading partner in becoming low carbon organizations.
Specific CTF objectives will be tailored to meet Florida’s particular needs and resources over its first two years of operation these are to:
• Work with businesses and government organizations to implement energy, financial and carbon savings;
• Encourage the investment of CTF client companies in Florida into energy efficiency measures; and
• Develop a low carbon center of excellence in Florida by employing a local team.
Purpose and scope of the role
• Ensure the effective realisation of the CTF mission and realize growth opportunities
• Establish the CTF Office and lead the local team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both the State of Florida and the wider Carbon Trust team.
• Overall responsibility for delivering on agreements within budget and to plan.
Main duties and responsibilities
CTF set-up and management:
• Establish CTF as the first Carbon Trust Office in the USA.
• Develop and implement the business plan, including the development and delivery of agreed outputs to key stakeholders.
• Ensure that all employment, tax and legal requirements are met.
People management:
• Recruit and lead a local CTF team of 10-15.
• Manage the effective input of Carbon Trust staff in the UK.
• Procure, build and ensure effective management of 5-10 third-party consultants and contractors to support the delivery of energy efficiency advice to customers.
Service delivery:
• Develop and implement Carbon Trust services to meet the requirements of Floridian clients.
• Maintain quality of advice and customer satisfaction, as well as resolving any customer service issues.
• Build relationships with key customers and customer group through direct interaction, industry organizations and marketing activities (such as CTF and third-party events/conferences).
Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders:
• Ensure that the CTF Board, funders and other key stakeholders are provided with appropriate information to agreed timescales.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders in industry and government, helping to extend and enhance CTF’s reputation.
Strategic business development:
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in the Carbon Trust and consider opportunities for use within Florida.
• Prioritisation of new opportunities and securing financial resources to deliver against the agreed business plan objectives.
Key performance indicators
• GHG/Carbon, cost and energy savings made by clients, as well as their investment in energy efficiency measures.
• Cost effectiveness of savings made by clients.
• Number of customer assignments delivered (by service type).
• Client, staff and funder satisfaction levels.
• Additional funding secured to enable CTF growth.
Key skills
• Leadership skills to grow and motivate the core team, and third-party consultants, to deliver CTF objectives.
• Service management skills, including service development and quality assurance.
• Strong management skills: able to deliver consistently to time, budget and quality.
• Strong strategic business development skills and a proven ability to sell services to customers at a senior level with large organizations.
• Strong client facing skills will be required to engage effectively with senior government officials, client senior management and industry groups.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ease with public speaking, advocacy and working with media.
Qualifications and experience
• A bachelors degree is required, preferably in an engineering/technical discipline.
• Preferably an MBA or post graduate business qualification.
• Experience of building and leading a multi-disciplinary team, as well as ideally building an organization.
• Experience of delivering energy efficiency services gained from working in a consultancy/ESCO, utility, equipment supplier, corporate/government organization or similar environment.
• Experience of working with State/government bodies, ideally within a commercial relationship.
• Knowledge of a range of commercial sectors, ideally with knowledge of key Floridian sector (such as the hospitality industry).
• Good understanding of the climate change context within the US, and preferably Florida, is essential.
To apply for this position please send your résumé and covering letter to: carbontrustflorida@carbontrust.co.uk
April 23rd, 2009 | Category: Jobs | Leave a comment
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