Sustainability and Public Health Practitioner

NHS Western Isles; Scotland; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a passionate Sustainability and Public Health Practitioner to contribute to sustainability initiatives. Working within a small team, you will collect and present data, drive sustainability agendas, and collaborate on multi-agency projects. Excellent communication and report-writing skills are essential. This permanent role offers competitive pay and is based in Benbecula with some travel to other islands.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Modern office environment

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability and public health programs.
• Ability to interpret and present sustainability data.
• Capacity to provide recommendations in multi-agency projects.

Responsibilities

• Collect and present sustainability data.
• Drive the sustainability agenda across the Islands.
• Collaborate with multi-agency projects.

Skills

Strong report-writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Understanding of policies and legislation

Job description

Overview

Sustainability and Public Health Practitioner

Band 5 £33,247 – £41,424 per annum

Plus olhar £1,406 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

Permanent | 37 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen with NHS Western Isles to join the Public Health Directorate as a Sustainability and Public Health Practitioner.

This is an excellent role for someone passionate about sustainability and public health, offering the chance to contribute to the development and implementation of specialist programmes. You will play a crucial part in helping NHS Western Isles meet NHS Scotland’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to achieve net‑zero emissions from its supply chain across all NHS Boards.

Role Focus and Responsibilities

You will be actively involved in collecting, interpreting, and presenting sustainability data, and will demonstrate a clear understanding of the relevant policies, legislation, and guidance. Your input will drive the NHS Western Isles sustainability agenda across the Islands.

You will have strong report‑writing skills and the ability to provide recommendations and direction to others where appropriate. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively on multi‑agency projects. You should be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team and thrive under pressure when required.

Location & Working Conditions

This full‑time, permanent post is based in Benbecula, working within a small Public Health team, with occasional travel to other sites including Barra, Harris, and Lewis. There is free on‑site parking, and you will be based in a bright, modern, open‑plan office close to the local secondary school and good public transport links.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Application Details

To find out more or arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact: Alison MacDonald, Senior Health Promotion Officer at [e-mail].

This post is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation expenses.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme)..

Categorised: Closing Date 1st February 2026

For any further queries please contact 01851 762027.

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