230892 (MG) Head of Sustainability and Energy

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A public health service in the UK is seeking a leader to oversee strategic development across its Facilities Directorate. The role requires providing operational leadership, focusing on sustainability efforts, and implementing a comprehensive development strategy. Candidates should be prepared for a high volume of applications as the position may close early. Ensure timely application submission.

Responsibilities

• Lead major programmes of strategic development across Facilities Directorate.
• Provide leadership to Facilities services for sustainable healthcare.
• Develop and deliver NHS Lothian Sustainable Development Strategy.

Job description

Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

To lead major programmes of strategic, capital and operational development across the Facilities Directorate and across NHS Lothian in relation to energy and sustainability to build collaboration and achieve success.

Provide strategic and operational leadership to Facilities services throughout NHS Lothian across a complex, varied and changing portfolio in order to support the sustainable delivery of safe and effective healthcare.

Lead on the development and delivery of NHS Lothian Sustainable Development Strategy and pathway to Net Zero and direct programmes of major strategic, capital and operational development required for the delivery of the Strategy.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.