Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Sustainable Travel Officer position within the Joint Sustainability and Net Zero Team of the Barts Health NHS Trust (Barts Health) and Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust (BHRUT).
BHRUT & Barts Health are major providers of acute healthcare in North East London. Working in healthcare requires an adaptable approach and hence, in addition to building knowledge, you will be able to communicate effectively, be self-motivated along with the competence to prioritise effectively, coupled with the desire and ability to initiate and embrace new ideas. Barts Health and BHRUT deliver high quality compassionate care to the 3 million people of East London and beyond from six hospitals - St Bartholomew's Hospital in the City, including the Barts Heart Centre, The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, Newham University Hospital in Plaistow, Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone, Queens Hospital in Romford and King Georges Hospital in Goodmayes.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Main duties of the job
The Sustainable Travel Officer will be responsible for.
- Liaising with a wide range of Trust staff, Private Finance Initiative (PFI), Total Facility Manager (TFM) and other contractors on the installation and management of initiatives, facilities, and infrastructures that support sustainable and active travel.
- Collating, monitoring, analysing, and reporting Barts Health and BHRUT's travel and transportation data and performances.
- Coordinating sustainable travel and clean air awareness campaigns across all sites of BHRUT and Barts Health via available resources including intranet, staff newsletters, social media, events, campaigns, and workshops. Support international, national, and local events including Bike Week, Walking Month and Cycle to Work Day.
- Collaborating with external stakeholders and partners on air quality, air pollution, sustainable and active travel initiatives that are linked with national and local agenda, standards, and regulations.
- Develop and deliver active and sustainable travel training sessions across all sites of BHRUT and Barts Health.
- Whenever required, deputise for the Sustainability and Carbon Manager or the Head of Net Zero and Sustainability as well as undertake any other duties, which are commensurate with the role.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will also be responsible for developing the sustainable travel plans of Barts Health and BHRUT, support the delivery of both Trusts net zero targets and Green Plans as well as manage all active and sustainable travel installations across both Trusts.
The Sustainable Travel Officer is a key member of the Joint Sustainability and Net Zero Team and will be responsible for championing both Trusts sustainable and active travel agenda and coordinate the delivery BHRUT and Barts Healths compliance with all relevant air quality regulations and standards.
The Sustainable Travel Officer will be responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of sustainable and active travel across s Barts Health NHS Trust (Barts Health) and Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) as well as monitoring, reporting, and exploring opportunities to reducing the environmental and public health impacts associated with both Trusts direct and indirect travel and transportation.
Providing specialist advice to support Barts Health and BHRUTs Trusts to meet the Net Nero NHS targets as well as the promotion of low and ultra-low emission vehicles, delivery of air quality improvements and carbon reduction from staff commuting, business travel, patient transport and deliveries / supplier contracts
For detailed information about the role please read the attached job description and personal specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will also be responsible for developing the sustainable travel plans of Barts Health and BHRUT, support the delivery of both Trusts net zero targets and Green Plans as well as manage all active and sustainable travel installations across both Trusts.
The Sustainable Travel Officer is a key member of the Joint Sustainability and Net Zero Team and will be responsible for championing both Trusts sustainable and active travel agenda and coordinate the delivery BHRUT and Barts Healths compliance with all relevant air quality regulations and standards.
The Sustainable Travel Officer will be responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of sustainable and active travel across s Barts Health NHS Trust (Barts Health) and Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) as well as monitoring, reporting, and exploring opportunities to reducing the environmental and public health impacts associated with both Trusts direct and indirect travel and transportation.
Providing specialist advice to support Barts Health and BHRUTs Trusts to meet the Net Nero NHS targets as well as the promotion of low and ultra-low emission vehicles, delivery of air quality improvements and carbon reduction from staff commuting, business travel, patient transport and deliveries / supplier contracts
For detailed information about the role please read the attached job description and personal specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level qualification in relevant areas such as environmental management, sustainability, science or related discipline or equivalent experience. Associate / Practitioner Level Membership of a relevant professional institution i.e. IEMA, CIBSE, EMA
- Membership of a relevant professional institution such as the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in a relevant subject area such as environmental management, sustainability, science, or related discipline.
- Associate Level Membership of a relevant professional institution such as the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).
EX
Essential
- Experience of developing and implementation of sustainable / active travel initiatives across a complex organisation
- Experience of preparing funding / grant applications or business cases to support the implementation of sustainable / active travel initiatives.
- Experience of coordinating environmental sustainability awareness campaigns.
- Experience of engaging with a wide range of internal/external stakeholders.
Desirable
- Practical experience of environmental auditing and environmental management systems (EMS) such as ISO 14001.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (including the preparation and presentation of evidence-based business cases
- Able to prioritise, plan and manage a variety of commitments, balancing conflicting workloads to maintain progress and meet stakeholder expectations and multiple deadlines.
- Good time management and organisational skills with ability to work on own initiatives and with minimal supervision.
- Good negotiation skills, excellent influencing skills, raising the profile and commitment to sustainable / active travel and air quality issues.
Desirable
- Ability to carry out research and excellent analytical skills to prepare evidence-based reports for senior management and other audiences with varying levels of understanding.
- Leadership skills with an open and participative management style and an ability to motivate others.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of sustainable travel initiatives and experience of development, implementation, and monitoring of travel plans.
- Understanding of the public health, social, economic, and environmental benefits of sustainable and active travel
- Knowledge and understanding of current, regional, and local policies and best practice guidelines, and legislation on transport issues, particularly in relation to active travel, cycling walking and public transport
- Knowledge of relevant national and international travel and air quality drivers, regulations, and standards.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS Net Zero Targets and Green Plan.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level qualification in relevant areas such as environmental management, sustainability, science or related discipline or equivalent experience. Associate / Practitioner Level Membership of a relevant professional institution i.e. IEMA, CIBSE, EMA
- Membership of a relevant professional institution such as the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in a relevant subject area such as environmental management, sustainability, science, or related discipline.
- Associate Level Membership of a relevant professional institution such as the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).
EX
Essential
- Experience of developing and implementation of sustainable / active travel initiatives across a complex organisation
- Experience of preparing funding / grant applications or business cases to support the implementation of sustainable / active travel initiatives.
- Experience of coordinating environmental sustainability awareness campaigns.
- Experience of engaging with a wide range of internal/external stakeholders.
Desirable
- Practical experience of environmental auditing and environmental management systems (EMS) such as ISO 14001.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (including the preparation and presentation of evidence-based business cases
- Able to prioritise, plan and manage a variety of commitments, balancing conflicting workloads to maintain progress and meet stakeholder expectations and multiple deadlines.
- Good time management and organisational skills with ability to work on own initiatives and with minimal supervision.
- Good negotiation skills, excellent influencing skills, raising the profile and commitment to sustainable / active travel and air quality issues.
Desirable
- Ability to carry out research and excellent analytical skills to prepare evidence-based reports for senior management and other audiences with varying levels of understanding.
- Leadership skills with an open and participative management style and an ability to motivate others.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of sustainable travel initiatives and experience of development, implementation, and monitoring of travel plans.
- Understanding of the public health, social, economic, and environmental benefits of sustainable and active travel
- Knowledge and understanding of current, regional, and local policies and best practice guidelines, and legislation on transport issues, particularly in relation to active travel, cycling walking and public transport
- Knowledge of relevant national and international travel and air quality drivers, regulations, and standards.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS Net Zero Targets and Green Plan.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
