Volunteer Role - Sustainability Analyst

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service organization in Dawlish is seeking a volunteer Sustainability Analyst to research and assess sustainable travel solutions, particularly focusing on e-bikes and electric vehicles. This role involves analysing data, reviewing NHS practices, and contributing to policy development aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting a healthier future. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, possess strong IT and interpersonal skills, and be adaptable in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Adaptable, flexible, and creative.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Research sustainable travel solutions, focusing on e-bikes and electric vehicles.
• Analyse data and review best practices across the NHS.
• Support procurement in understanding opportunities.

Skills

Basic knowledge / interest in Sustainability

Good IT skills, knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Good interpersonal skills

Attention to detail and analytical skills

Education

Membership of Environmental Practitioners such as IEMA/CIWM

Job description

This volunteer role will to support the research in decarbonising travel through E-bikes and E-vehicleswithin Devon Partnership Trust.

Main Duties of the Job

The Sustainability Analyst volunteer will support Devon Partnership NHS Trusts commitment to reducing carbon emissions by researching and evaluating sustainable travel solutions. Based at Prentice, Dawlish, the role focuses on exploring opportunities for e-bikes and electric vehicles to decarbonise staff travel and reduce grey fleet mileage. The volunteer will analyse data, review best practice across the NHS and wider public sector, and assess operational, financial, safety and environmental implications. Working closely with the Sustainability and Procurement teams, they will help shape proposals, identify viable implementation routes, and contribute to developing policies, procedures and recommendations that support a healthier, low carbon future for the Trust.

About Us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job Responsibilities

• DPTleasing or purchasing.
• Individualcompanies renting space on sites.
• Maintenanceof the e-bikes and chargers.
• Storage(independent to DPT or how accommodate companies)
• Policiesand standard operating procedures (SOPs) for both possibilities.
• Firesafety and legal responsibilities.
• Coststo rent/procure plus cost and emission savings (cost may be from mileage rates,parking, decrease in parking fines).
• Researchon what other NHS sites are doing but could also consider other governmentorganisation such as university, councils and met office.
• Couldattend meetings such as Exeter transport group (CUA).
• E-bikesproposal got declined in 2024 based on health and safety and fire risks.
• Wouldbe great opportunity to encourage in certain areas like Exeter/Torbay andBristol to reduce grey fleet mileage emissions. Also worth noting the healthbenefits to staff e.g. less stress, ease of parking, reduced parking costs.
• Plan toelectrify fleet.
• Reviewother organisations and how/what they have procured via approved routes takinginto consideration the mileage range required.
• Analysecurrent data from vehicle being tested (electric ford transit).
• Dataresearch is similar parameters to E-bike above.
• Workwith procurement to understand opportunities.
• Comparewith other organisations.
• Lookat travel data to understand requirements.
• Ideallywant to enable fleets to charge overnight (unless on call).
• Locationof electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs) externally.

Person Specification

Experience

• Basic knowledge / interest in Sustainability such as waste, energy, travel, behaviour change or/and biodiversity (not finite).
• Commitment to the ethos and values of DPT.
• Adaptability, flexibility and creativity.
• Good IT skills, knowledge of Excel, Word and power point.
• Good interpersonal skills and experience of working in a team.
• Confidentiality is upmost and we ask volunteers to be part of the team and be discreet and reliable.
• Ability to work under pressure and with competing deadlines.
• Understanding of NHS procedures such as Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs).
• Ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Ideally the volunteer would have membership of Environmental Practitioners such as IEMA/CIWM

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.