South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Environment and Sustainability Manager - INTERNAL

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Job summary

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides compassionate, quality, and timely emergency and urgent care to everyone in the South West 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We deliver this over 10,000 square miles of England and occupy over 100 buildings. These buildings play vital role for our colleagues and partners so that we deliver the best care when you need us most.

To help us do this, we are looking for an experienced part time Environment and Sustainability Manager to support our existing full time Environment and Sustainability Manager.

You will help lead and coordinate a Trust-wide approach to sustainability across all areas such as carbon reduction, pollution, energy, fuel, travel and transport, and use of resources.

You will also help lead on the delivery of the Trust's Climate Change Adaptation Plan and work Trust-wide with other teams, directorates and external organisations to ensure compliance with all environmental legislation, codes of practice and guidance.

Main duties of the job

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has a mixed estate portfolio including HQ buildings, ambulance stations, fleet workshops, training facilities and much, much more. We have an ambition to become a Net Zero operation by 2040, this role will help play a fundamental role in supporting this Net Zero delivery.

Providing expert specialist and professional advice and promoting a Trust-wide Sustainable Environment culture, you will identify and deliver improvements in the Trust's energy and environmental performance / carbon footprint.

The post is largely home / office based but will require occasional site visits which will include walking around buildings, for instance related to environmental audits, environmental projects etc.

The role can be based at either Exter HQ or our Bristol Office.

The successful candidate will ideally have a proven track record within a similar Environment and Sustainability focused role working with internal and external stakeholders including contractors. They will be able to work as part of a wider team, be a good communicator and possess strong IT and prioritisation skills.

About us

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our newfive-year strategywhich has continually improving patient care at its very core.

Both Exeter and Bristol are vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

  • Competitive NHS salary
  • Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years (pro rata'd)
  • Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Career and salary progression
  • Car leasing scheme
  • Free parking across Trust sites
  • Staff networks
  • Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Details

Date posted

08 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Annualised hours

Reference number

202- 6110825

Job locations

HQ or St. James

Exeter or Bristol

EX2 7HY


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject with post graduate courses or experience to Post graduate or equivalent level
  • Appropriate current or recent post qualification professional experience, minimum of three years in senior positions in a relevant role
  • Able to provide evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

  • MSc or other post graduate qualification in a relevant environmental subject, eg Sustainability, Environmental Management or Environmental Science
  • Accredited to a relevant professional body, Formal project management training and qualification
  • Current CPD evidence
  • Driving licence with Category C1 included

Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)

Essential

  • Extensive experience of managing and promoting the environmental agenda, monitoring and managing carbon emissions and managing waste within a large organisation
  • Experience of managing waste contracts and energy
  • Experience of carrying out risk assessments and developing risk action and treatment plans

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within the NHS Working knowledge of environmental management and sustainability as they apply to the NHS
  • Experience of Finance and Budget Management
  • Previous experience of working with the Carbon Trust / similar consultants
Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject with post graduate courses or experience to Post graduate or equivalent level
  • Appropriate current or recent post qualification professional experience, minimum of three years in senior positions in a relevant role
  • Able to provide evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

  • MSc or other post graduate qualification in a relevant environmental subject, eg Sustainability, Environmental Management or Environmental Science
  • Accredited to a relevant professional body, Formal project management training and qualification
  • Current CPD evidence
  • Driving licence with Category C1 included

Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)

Essential

  • Extensive experience of managing and promoting the environmental agenda, monitoring and managing carbon emissions and managing waste within a large organisation
  • Experience of managing waste contracts and energy
  • Experience of carrying out risk assessments and developing risk action and treatment plans

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within the NHS Working knowledge of environmental management and sustainability as they apply to the NHS
  • Experience of Finance and Budget Management
  • Previous experience of working with the Carbon Trust / similar consultants

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HQ or St. James

Exeter or Bristol

EX2 7HY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HQ or St. James

Exeter or Bristol

EX2 7HY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Property and Estates Management

Michael Curtis

michael.curtis@swast.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

08 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Annualised hours

Reference number

202- 6110825

Job locations

HQ or St. James

Exeter or Bristol

EX2 7HY


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