Net Zero Sustainability Lead — NHS Trust (Multi‑Site)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Peterborough, Huntingdon, Stamford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

This Sustainability Manager post sits within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, covering Peterborough, Hinchingbrooke and Stamford & Rutland hospitals plus the community estate. The postholder leads environmental sustainability, drives the Trust's Green Plan and moves the organisation towards Net Zero.

The job is distinct for its acute hospital setting and regular travel between sites to bring each one up to the required standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent specialist knowledge in a science, environmental or relevant discipline.
• Chartered membership of a professional body, such as IEMA.
• Sustainability, waste, energy or facilities management qualification.
• NEBOSH or IOSH health and safety qualification.
• Membership of a professional body, such as IEMA, IWFM, RICS or HEFMA.
• Experience of working in an estates or facilities role.
• Experience of developing organisational policies and procedures.
• Extensive experience of managing energy or waste contracts.
• Experience of public sector tendering for service contracts, including the OJEU procurement process.
• Knowledge and experience of procurement and tendering for specialist advice or services.

Responsibilities

• Lead Trust-wide on environmental sustainability, providing expert analysis on complex matters.
• Drive implementation of the Trust's Green Plan.
• Progress the organisation towards Net Zero and decarbonisation.
• Drive transformational change in sustainability and carbon emissions.
• Be responsible for sustainability at Peterborough Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Stamford & Rutland Hospital and the community estate.
• Travel between sites to ensure the required standards are met across the Trust.

Skills

Sustainability

Waste management

NHS policies

Education

Degree in science or environmental discipline

Chartered membership (e.g., IEMA)

Sustainability/energy/facilities qualification

NEBOSH or IOSH health and safety qualification

Professional body membership (IEMA/IWFM/RICS/HEFMA)

Job description

This Sustainability Manager post sits within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, covering Peterborough, Hinchingbrooke and Stamford & Rutland hospitals plus the community estate. The postholder leads environmental sustainability, drives the Trust's Green Plan and moves the organisation towards Net Zero.

The job is distinct for its acute hospital setting and regular travel between sites to bring each one up to the required standards.