Senior Sustainability Manager

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is recruiting a Senior Sustainability Manager to lead environmental sustainability initiatives. The successful candidate will have responsibilities for managing sustainability programs, reporting progress, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal applicants should have a master's degree in environmental management and significant experience in sustainability management. The salary ranges from £61,631 to £68,623 per annum, inclusive of HCAS.

Qualifications

• Qualified to a Masters degree level in environmental management or equivalent experience.
• Experience in managing a green sustainability programme in a large organization.
• Proven track record of delivering outcomes through managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide expert knowledge on environmental sustainability.
• Develop and monitor a multi-year sustainability program.
• Report progress internally and externally on sustainability efforts.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

People management

Sustainability expertise

Education

Masters degree in environmental management

IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management

Prince project management certificate

Job description

West London NHS Trust is recruiting to the new post of Senior Sustainability Manager. This is key role will help the Trust deliver its sustainability agenda and meet the NHS net zero targets. The Trust has aspirations to become one of the most sustainable organisations in the NHS.

West London NHS Trust (WLNT) and Central London Community Health NHS Trust (CLCH) have formed a strategic partnership for sustainability. Whilst this role is primarily focussed on WLT there will also be a requirement to work closely with the Senior Sustainability Manager at CLCH and delivery some cross cutting projects across both organisations.

The post will have line management responsibility for a more junior member to the team.

Main duties of the job

We are a supportive and friendly team with a diverse and inclusive working culture looking for an individual with a passionate commitment to providing excellence both as an individual and as a team player. A flexible approach will also be required as the individual will be required to travel between sites.The post holder will lead and provide expert knowledge on all aspects of environmental sustainability ensuring sustainable development is integrated into our core business. Specific attention will be applied to the nine areas of focus prioritized by the Greener NHS unit:

• Workforce and system leadership
• Sustainable models of care
• Digital transformation
• Travel and transport
• Estates and Facilities
• Medicines
• Supply chain and procurement
• Food and Nutrition
• Adaptation

Close working relationships will be required with staff of all levels and all disciplines including Executive Directors as well as leads and experts within other organisations.

Development and monitoring of a multi-year programme will be key. Progress will be reported, both internally and externally, through meetings, data returns and information requests.

Excellent project management, communication and people skills will be essential to carry out this role.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified to a Masters degree level in environmental management, geography or other relevant degree, or has equivalent relevant experience with additional training and/or Qualification
• IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management or equivalent.
• Prince project management certificate or equivalent

Experience

• Evidence of successful management of a green sustainability programme in a large complex organisation
• Experience of leading and working across multiple organisations to deliver a joint programme
• A proven track record of delivering outcomes through leading, influencing, motivating, managing and empowering multi-disciplinary teams and across professional boundaries
• Experience of effective planning, project management processes and progress reporting
• Experience of developing partnership working with third-party organisations to mutual benefit
• Experience of carbon footprint reporting
• Evidence of effective people management and development of staff
• Experience of working in the NHS or healthcare sector

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£61,631 to £68,623 a yearper annum inc HCAS