Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Manager to fill our newly created post for Head of Sustainability and Net Zero within the Directorate of Estates & Facilities.
This position is vital to ensure that we continue to provide high levels of service to our patients and staff whilst managing the delivery of our Environmental, Sustainability responsibilities for achieving the Net Zero targets, that is in-line with the NHS Green Agenda.
Main duties of the job
To be the lead for the:
- Development of a sustainability and net zero carbon management strategy for HUH and implement to the agreed timescale.
- To manage the interface with Procurement for the procurement of energy and utilities and carbon credits.
- Provide regular reports to the HUH Board on sustainability related issues.
- Develop business cases to produce these improvements and present them to the appropriate Trust committees to gain approval to proceed; and project manage these to a successful conclusion including benefits realisation.
- Develop and deliver a programme of energy decarbonisation and sustainability measures to help achieve financial and carbon reduction targets.
- To lead and ensure sustainability is fully taken into account in the Trust's Estates and Medical Equipment and ICT and Procurement strategies and in the upgrading of infrastructure.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters degree level qualification in an appropriate area; or appropriate experience.
- Chartered Professional Membership of a relevant organization e.g. IEMA
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- High level of analytical skill and the ability to manage projects with disparate stakeholders and bring to a successful conclusion. Experience of managing significant projects to successful conclusion required
- Evidence of ability to manage multidisciplinary staff.
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to produce compelling Business Case proposals related to investments in net zero carbon and
- Ability to present complex subjects in a simple way and to engage an audience who is not knowledgeable in the field.
Skills/ Abilities/ Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing significant budget and delivering savings programmes.
- Ability to present complex subjects in a simple way and to engage an audience who is not knowledgeable in the field.
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Highly developed specialist knowledge in at least one of the three critical areas of technical, legal and financial aspects of sustainability.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- High degree of commitment, motivation and personal interest in the 'green' agenda enthusing and motivating users as a result of personal enthusiasm and commitment to deliver, and natural persuasive skills.
- The ability to deal with numerous stakeholders and take forward issues in a complex environment
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters degree level qualification in an appropriate area; or appropriate experience.
- Chartered Professional Membership of a relevant organization e.g. IEMA
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- High level of analytical skill and the ability to manage projects with disparate stakeholders and bring to a successful conclusion. Experience of managing significant projects to successful conclusion required
- Evidence of ability to manage multidisciplinary staff.
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to produce compelling Business Case proposals related to investments in net zero carbon and
- Ability to present complex subjects in a simple way and to engage an audience who is not knowledgeable in the field.
Skills/ Abilities/ Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing significant budget and delivering savings programmes.
- Ability to present complex subjects in a simple way and to engage an audience who is not knowledgeable in the field.
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Highly developed specialist knowledge in at least one of the three critical areas of technical, legal and financial aspects of sustainability.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- High degree of commitment, motivation and personal interest in the 'green' agenda enthusing and motivating users as a result of personal enthusiasm and commitment to deliver, and natural persuasive skills.
- The ability to deal with numerous stakeholders and take forward issues in a complex environment
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).
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).
