Sustainability Lead Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead the strategic development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Trust's Sustainability Strategy and Green Plan, ensuring alignment with national policy, regulatory requirements and organisational priorities.

Act as the Trust's lead specialist for sustainability, providing strategic and technical advice to the Trust Board, Executive Team and senior managers on sustainability, environmental management, compliance and Net Zero programmes.

Develop, lead and deliver a portfolio of sustainability and decarbonisation programmes that improve environmental performance, reduce carbon emissions, enhance social value and support organisational efficiency.

Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, national policy and regulatory requirements, embedding environmental, social and economic sustainability into Trust strategies, policies and operational decision-making.

Identify funding opportunities and develop business cases to secure investment in sustainability, energy efficiency and low-carbon technologies, ensuring effective delivery and benefits realisation.

Build effective partnerships with clinical and corporate services, Executive Directors and external organisations to embed sustainable practices, promote innovation and deliver the Trust's sustainability objectives.

Lead the Trust's sustainability engagement programme, including staff communications, awareness campaigns, education, behavioural change initiatives and the Green Champions Network.

Develop governance arrangements, performance measures and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), monitoring and reporting progress against Green Plan objectives, carbon reduction targets and Net Zero commitments.

Analyse complex environmental, financial and operational data to inform strategic decision-making, producing reports and recommendations for the Trust Board, committees, senior management and external stakeholders.

Lead the Trust's energy, utilities and waste management programmes, including contract oversight, performance monitoring and the identification of efficiency and carbon reduction opportunities.

Provide leadership for sustainability projects, coordinating staff, contractors and specialist suppliers to ensure effective programme delivery, governance and regulatory compliance.

Ensure the Trust meets its sustainability, environmental stewardship and corporate citizenship responsibilities, supporting compliance with the requirements of NHS England, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the Environment Agency (EA), Integrated Care Board (ICB) and other relevant regulatory bodies.

Produce regular Board reports, the annual Sustainability Report and other assurance, audit and benchmarking reports required by the Sustainability Steering Group, Trust Board and external organisations.

Spearhead and Chair or co-chair cross-functional Sustainability Working Groups, providing strategic programme and project management to align subject matter experts and drive organisational initiatives

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Education Degree and Postgraduate
• Specialist Knowledge
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Management Training and Experience

Desirable

• Professional Registration
• Programme/Project Management Qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience at a senior level in the NHS
• Strong understanding of sustainability, environmental policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience interpreting legislation and applying best practice
• Experience in a comparable sustainability role (typically 3+ years).

Desirable

• Experience working with Local Authorities or system wide partners
• Experience within the NHS Acute sector or other NHS provider organisation.

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Highly effective communication skills
• Evidence of strong collaborative and team working capability
• Excellent digital literacy and written skills
• Evidence of the ability to analyse and interpret complex data
• Evidence of delivering Programmes and project

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of - Environmental Services/Energy Management/Green Issues/Net Zero/Clinical and non-clinical Waste Services
• Understanding of building services and estates practice.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)