Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Net Zero Officer to work in the Energy and Environment Department to support the delivery of our net zero agenda and Trust-wide sustainability initiatives.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
To help the Energy and Environment Department (E&E Department) implement a Trust-wide approach to Net Zero and sustainability issues.
Assist the E&E Department in the implementation of policies and strategies that will achieve national, local and trustwide Net Zero and sustainability targets including the elements of Carbon Footprint, Energy, Water, Waste, Travel and Transport, Procurement and Green Space and Biodiversity.
Provide on-going support to the E&E Department to ensure compliance with legislation, codes of practice and sector guidance.
Liaising with staff and suppliers to collate, analyse and interpret data, assisting the E&E Department managers to make recommendations to improve the sustainability of the Trusts service provision.
Assist the Environmental Manager in retaining accreditation to ISO14001:2015 by undertaking site based environmental audits across the trust's portfolio.
Provide support to the E&E Department with the development of schemes/bids/business cases for obtaining local and central funding.
Support with delivery of projects relating to Net Zero and sustainability.
Support the E&E Department to deliver engagement and communication initiatives.
Champion the Net Zero and sustainability agenda, driving forward the Trusts green credentials.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day.We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network.These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist the E&E Department in ensuring compliance with statutory legislation, health & safety, Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), Codes of Practice etc.
Contribute to and support the maintenance of systems for collation, interpretation and analysis of Net Zero and sustainability data.
Carry out site-based audits to assess performance in line with ISO14001:2015 procedures, identifying corrective actions and reviewing and monitoring and supporting the close out of corrective actions.
To assist in ensuring that the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) accreditation is maintained.
To carry out the duties placed on employees by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all statutory duties appertaining to their sphere of work.
To support the delivery of the E&E department training portfolio and participate in internal and external events to share best practice. Assist the E&E Department in promoting the Trusts network of Green Champions to drive ownership and continual environmental improvement.
To support delivery of the E&E Departments engagement and communication commitments including contributing to monthly newsletters, social media platforms, E&E Department intranet pages, Green Pods and associated internal and external events.
Assist the E&E Department to provide ongoing support and information to participating Greener NottsHC teams.
To attend and report back on meetings and build strong partnerships with internal teams and external organisations to share good practice, resources and promote sustainability.
To help the E&E Department with the production of reports including ERIC (Estates Return Information Collection), PAM (Premises Assurance Model), Greener NHS reporting, Net Zero Group reporting, ISO14001 management review reports, Financial Reporting, Annual Environmental Report, Care Quality Commission, etc.
Support the E&E Department in the delivery of the Trust Green Plan objectives providing support on a range of projects in energy, water, waste, travel and transport, procurement and green space and biodiversity and other action areas of the plan when relevant.
To deputise for E&E Department colleagues in their absence.
Support colleagues from other Trust departments to deliver a reduction in environmental impact e.g., working with IT to identify savings from alternative technology solutions, HR to support with initiatives such as the cycle to work scheme and Procurement with Fleet or Supply Chain related policies and guidance.
Provide support to the E&E Department with resolution of waste operational issues, providing advice and guidance to staff on waste segregation.
To provide administration support and cover for admin duties, as and when required.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
( For full range of role responsibilities please refer to the attached job description)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist the E&E Department in ensuring compliance with statutory legislation, health & safety, Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), Codes of Practice etc.
Contribute to and support the maintenance of systems for collation, interpretation and analysis of Net Zero and sustainability data.
Carry out site-based audits to assess performance in line with ISO14001:2015 procedures, identifying corrective actions and reviewing and monitoring and supporting the close out of corrective actions.
To assist in ensuring that the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) accreditation is maintained.
To carry out the duties placed on employees by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all statutory duties appertaining to their sphere of work.
To support the delivery of the E&E department training portfolio and participate in internal and external events to share best practice. Assist the E&E Department in promoting the Trusts network of Green Champions to drive ownership and continual environmental improvement.
To support delivery of the E&E Departments engagement and communication commitments including contributing to monthly newsletters, social media platforms, E&E Department intranet pages, Green Pods and associated internal and external events.
Assist the E&E Department to provide ongoing support and information to participating Greener NottsHC teams.
To attend and report back on meetings and build strong partnerships with internal teams and external organisations to share good practice, resources and promote sustainability.
To help the E&E Department with the production of reports including ERIC (Estates Return Information Collection), PAM (Premises Assurance Model), Greener NHS reporting, Net Zero Group reporting, ISO14001 management review reports, Financial Reporting, Annual Environmental Report, Care Quality Commission, etc.
Support the E&E Department in the delivery of the Trust Green Plan objectives providing support on a range of projects in energy, water, waste, travel and transport, procurement and green space and biodiversity and other action areas of the plan when relevant.
To deputise for E&E Department colleagues in their absence.
Support colleagues from other Trust departments to deliver a reduction in environmental impact e.g., working with IT to identify savings from alternative technology solutions, HR to support with initiatives such as the cycle to work scheme and Procurement with Fleet or Supply Chain related policies and guidance.
Provide support to the E&E Department with resolution of waste operational issues, providing advice and guidance to staff on waste segregation.
To provide administration support and cover for admin duties, as and when required.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
( For full range of role responsibilities please refer to the attached job description)
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level or equivalent with a professional qualification in waste management, sustainable development, environmental management or similar (NEBOSH, C&G, NVQ L6) or Equivalent experience and working knowledge to demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following specialisms waste management, sustainable development, environmental or energy management
Desirable
- Environmental management in a large organisation.
- Professional registration in field e.g. IEMA or CIWM
- Knowledge of wider sustainability agenda
Experience
Essential
- Experience of interfacing with IT systems, for the retrieval and management of energy and environmental information e.g., waste and recycling data, meter readings for electricity and water consumption, mileage data for fleet vehicles.
- Experience in the maintenance of, or contribution to, environmental management systems
Desirable
- Understanding of public sector
- Working experience with professional bodies
- Involvement in projects in technical areas e.g. energy, waste, sustainability, transport.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of routine work procedures, practices, underpinned by theory or practical experience which may be applied to Estates and Facilities Environmental work
- Knowledge and understanding of Estates operational environmental procedures acquired through on the job training, induction, or introductory level qualification.
- Knowledge and understanding of environmental management systems including ISO 14001.
- Working knowledge of sustainability issues and principles including waste, energy, and travel.
- A working knowledge of current health & safety legislation in relation to environmental issues
- Basic knowledge of audits in an environmental context.
Desirable
- Knowledge of environmental legislation
- Knowledge of NHS waste guidance (HTM 07-01)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to process and analyse information
- Report writing
- Planning and organisation skills
- Physical skills - auditing internal and external areas of sites
- Good communication skills
- Administration skills
- A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Desirable
- Ability to monitor and manage data
- Team working
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Able to deliver presentations and training sessions
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level or equivalent with a professional qualification in waste management, sustainable development, environmental management or similar (NEBOSH, C&G, NVQ L6) or Equivalent experience and working knowledge to demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following specialisms waste management, sustainable development, environmental or energy management
Desirable
- Environmental management in a large organisation.
- Professional registration in field e.g. IEMA or CIWM
- Knowledge of wider sustainability agenda
Experience
Essential
- Experience of interfacing with IT systems, for the retrieval and management of energy and environmental information e.g., waste and recycling data, meter readings for electricity and water consumption, mileage data for fleet vehicles.
- Experience in the maintenance of, or contribution to, environmental management systems
Desirable
- Understanding of public sector
- Working experience with professional bodies
- Involvement in projects in technical areas e.g. energy, waste, sustainability, transport.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of routine work procedures, practices, underpinned by theory or practical experience which may be applied to Estates and Facilities Environmental work
- Knowledge and understanding of Estates operational environmental procedures acquired through on the job training, induction, or introductory level qualification.
- Knowledge and understanding of environmental management systems including ISO 14001.
- Working knowledge of sustainability issues and principles including waste, energy, and travel.
- A working knowledge of current health & safety legislation in relation to environmental issues
- Basic knowledge of audits in an environmental context.
Desirable
- Knowledge of environmental legislation
- Knowledge of NHS waste guidance (HTM 07-01)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to process and analyse information
- Report writing
- Planning and organisation skills
- Physical skills - auditing internal and external areas of sites
- Good communication skills
- Administration skills
- A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Desirable
- Ability to monitor and manage data
- Team working
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Able to deliver presentations and training sessions
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.
