Jason Light

Experience

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  Winchester City Council

  Jul 2001 - Sept 2003

  Admin Assistant

  Providing support to the Revenues and Benefits Department, assisting in billing and invoicing as well as the document management system.

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  Hampshire County Council - Environment Department

  Sept 2003 - Jul 2013

  Project research, development and management specifically in sustainable development, particularly climate change mitigation and adaptation. With experience utilising UKCP09 and other climate change research to develop tools and reports. Key member in the development of a Sustainability Impact Assessment(SIA) Tool and the assessment of climate risk across the organsiation. High profile projects included working with Manchester University and the JRF on a Social Justice and Climate Change assessment of Hampshire and developing a modelling tool and business case for a Energy Performance Contracting style energy efficiency programme for the Councils estate. Show less Policy development researcher, including providing briefings to members during the 2007 Royal Mail post office closure scheme. The Post Office work included public consultation, and working closely with other authorities and the regulatory body. Also providing support for the Sustainable Community Strategy and the Local Public Service Agreements(LPSA). Other project areas included managing the councils grants scheme, partnership protocols and introducing a Customer Relationship Management Tool(CRM) for the Customer Information Centres. Also the Sustainability, Fire Marshall, Emergency Planning and FOI representative for the department. Show less

  • Senior Project Officer

    May 2008 - Jul 2013

  • Research and Admin Officer

    Sept 2003 - May 2008
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  Eastleigh Borough Council

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2021

  Steering the highly ambitions Council’s environment portfolio, which includes tackling issues such as the climate emergency, air quality, pollution, trees, sustainable transport, parking, waste management, energy, biodiversity, environmental compliance and other aspects of sustainability which fall across other priority areas such as procurement. The roles focus is on working Councillors and senior managers to driving positive change across the organisation, developing environmental strategies, focusing resources, working with stakeholders and accessing grant funding to deliver better outcomes for the environment and society. Show less Leading the Beacon Council for tackling climate change's latest drive towards a sustainable Borough. The role includes overviewing environmental aspects of the organisation (Inc Air Quality, Energy, GHGs, Waste, Biodiversity & Pollution), ensuring compliance to environmental legislation and to mange this through the introduction of an Environmental Management System. In order to deliver the corporate objectives the role includes access grant funding, reviewing and implementing policies & strategies, launching and managing new projects such as the Green Deal Community Fund, Fuel Poverty and water saving measures for residents. Show less Awarded beacon status in 2008 for Tackling Climate Change, the Borough Council is leading the way nationally in reducing it's emissions and those of its residents and businesses, as well as taking at progressive approach to wider sustainability issues.Coordinating the Borough Council's response to sustainability responsibilities key projects include: Procurement, Communications, Responding to policy developments, Emissions monitoring, Training and engaging staff and elected members and introducing an Environmental Management System(EMS) into the organisation. Show less

  • Strategic Business Planning Lead - Environment

    Dec 2016 - Mar 2021

  • Sustainability & Climate Change Manager

    Aug 2014 - Nov 2016

  • Sustainability Policy Coordinator

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
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  Burridge and Swanwick Residents Association

  Apr 2014 - Dec 2019

  Commitee Member

  https://www.facebook.com/BurridgeandSwanwickRA/

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  Solent Achieving Value from Efficiency (SAVE)

  Feb 2015 - Feb 2018

  Steering Group Member

  SAVE is a research project led by Scottish & Southern Energy Power Distribution which looks at demand reduction with a particular focus on the ability to target reductions at periods of peak grid usage. The research will inform the Electricity Distribution Network Operators of the behaviours and incentives to reduce constraints and maximise energy efficiency.

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  Natdogs Ltd

  Oct 2016 - now

  Director
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  IEMA

  Nov 2016 - now

  Setting up and chairing a brand new regional group for IEMA members which covers Hampshire and the surrounding solent region. I have been contacting members to setup a stakeholder group, arranging local events and co-ordinating workshops with IEMA Corporate Members.

  • IEMA Circular Economy Network Steering Group Member

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Chair Solent Regional Group

    Nov 2016 - Jun 2021
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  A Better Future Podcast

  Dec 2018 - Jul 2020

  Host

  Independent Environmental Podcast discussing how we can all make a better future.

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  Future South

  Oct 2019 - Dec 2023

  Board Member
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  University Hospital Southampton NHS FT

  Mar 2021 - Feb 2025

  Head of Sustainability and Energy

  Building a path to meeting the NHS goal of being Net Zero. Development, delivery and embedding of the Trust green Plan. Professional adviser on all matters pertaining to Sustainability and Energy Management, including, through partnership working, functions not directly under EFCD direct control such as supply chain activity and where appropriate, wider integration with STP and national strategies.Day-to-day operational management of the Trusts Energy and Utility contracts. Strategic management of these contracts where appropriate including horizon scanning, re-negotiation, procurement and evaluation. Driving improvements across the Sustainability and Energy Management portfolio including behavioural change; waste segregation, engineering design advice, plant/equipment modification advice/implementation, operational advice (e.g. BMS modifications), optimisation and reduction of energy use, procurement and supply, transport and carbon footprint. Effectively identifying sustainability projects, lead and managing these through their lifecycle. Show less

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  PACT Dogs Ltd

  Jun 2021 - now

  Director
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  Green Robin Consulting

  Feb 2025 - now

  Director