Deputy Head of Sustainability – Net Zero & NHS Strategy

Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Group Deputy Head of Sustainability to lead and translate the Green Plan into action across the Trust and partner institutions.

You will shape a credible sustainability programme, drive carbon reduction, climate resilience and Net Zero, and collaborate with clinical, operational and corporate teams to embed sustainable practices while reporting to committees and NHS returns.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability programmes across estates, facilities, procurement, travel, transport, medicines, clinical practice, waste and digital.
• Partner with clinical, operational, and corporate teams to embed sustainable practices.
• Manage emissions data. Produce accurate, timely reporting for committees, boards, regulators, and national NHS returns.
• Identify, develop, and secure funding. Build robust business cases proving financial, environmental and health benefits.
• Lead, develop and motivate multidisciplinary teams across the Group.
• Experience in sustainability, environmental, estates, or strategic change roles, ideally within the NHS.
• Track record of delivering large-scale change and measurable carbon reductions.
• Knowledge of the Greener NHS programme, net zero policy, carbon accounting, and climate legislation
• Excellent communication (written/verbal), negotiation, presentation, and data analysis skills for non-specialists.
• Collaborative leader who builds trust from frontline teams to the board.
• Committed to NHS values and passionate about sustainability's link to population health.

Job description

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Group Deputy Head of Sustainability to lead and translate the Green Plan into action across the Trust and partner institutions.

You will shape a credible sustainability programme, drive carbon reduction, climate resilience and Net Zero, and collaborate with clinical, operational and corporate teams to embed sustainable practices while reporting to committees and NHS returns.