Band 8c Head of Sustainability

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a candidate to develop and implement a sustainability and net zero carbon management strategy. The successful applicant will oversee the delivery of Green Plans, manage procurement related to energy and carbon credits, and provide leadership on sustainability issues. This role is critical in ensuring that the Trust meets its financial and legal obligations regarding carbon reduction. This position is essential for communication about the Trust's sustainability performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop a sustainability and net zero carbon management strategy.
• Oversee the delivery of the BHRUT Green Plans.
• Manage procurement of energy, utilities, and carbon credits.
• Take responsibility for energy and carbon credit procurement.
• Provide leadership on sustainability and carbon management.
• Ensure delivery against net-zero carbon reduction objectives.
• Present complex information to groups.
• Lead communication for sustainability performance targets.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop a sustainability and net zero carbon management strategy for BHRUT and implement it within an agreed timescale.
• Develop and oversee the delivery of the BHRUT Green Plans.
• Manage the interface with Supplies and Commercial Services for procurement of energy, utilities and carbon credits, and with ProjectCo for energy‑related PFI services for the Trust.
• Take overall responsibility for the procurement of energy and carbon credits both inside and outside the PFI, working closely with procurement and estates colleagues.
• Provide leadership on sustainability and carbon management issues for the Trust’s leadership.
• Ensure delivery against net‑zero carbon reduction and cost‑saving objectives to meet the Trust’s financial and legal obligations.
• Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive information and present it to groups.
• Lead communication of what is required for the Trust to achieve its sustainability and carbon‑reduction performance targets and strategic objectives inside and outside the Trust.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

This advert closes on Sunday 8 Feb 2026.