Job summary
Closing Date: 04.02.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 05.02.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 12.02.25
BTHFT are looking to recruit an experienced Head of Sustainability to lead, monitor and report on the environmental management of the organisation and the sustainable aspects of the Trust's operational services. Investigate, implement and review the environmental aspects, impacts and management of the hospital built environment. The post-holder will also be responsible for ensuring that the Trust meets statutory and best practice guidelines associated with relevant legislation and guidance including:
o The NHS England's Delivering a Net Zero NHS.
o The Climate Change Act 2008.
o Environment Act 2021
o Environmental Protection Act 1990
o Relevant Health Technical Memorandum (HTM's)
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in an environmental management position.
- Experience of implementing and leading change to existing practices across an organisation.
- Knowledge and experience of procurement and tendering for specialist advice or services
- Experience of negotiating with external consultants and/or contractors
- Enthusiastic, flexible and willing attitude.
Skills
Essential
- High level of oral and written communication and influencing skills.
- Able to maintain, direct and control a range of data and information relating to sustainability using dedicated software in line with compliance regulations and agreed Trust procedures.
- Ability to liaise effectively at all levels within an organisation and with regulatory and other statutory bodies.
- Computer literate with thorough understanding of Microsoft Office and monitoring/reporting software.
- Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative and set priorities with minimal guidance.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Able to manage and co-ordinate the activities of others.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Ability to interpret data to identify inconsistencies and trends.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree, or equivalent, in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
- Post graduate qualification in a relevant subject area (e.g. environmental management) or equivalent level of experience.
- Professional membership in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Engineering or other related subject, eg IEMA
- Clean driving licence
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in an environmental management position.
- Experience of implementing and leading change to existing practices across an organisation.
- Knowledge and experience of procurement and tendering for specialist advice or services
- Experience of negotiating with external consultants and/or contractors
- Enthusiastic, flexible and willing attitude.
Skills
Essential
- High level of oral and written communication and influencing skills.
- Able to maintain, direct and control a range of data and information relating to sustainability using dedicated software in line with compliance regulations and agreed Trust procedures.
- Ability to liaise effectively at all levels within an organisation and with regulatory and other statutory bodies.
- Computer literate with thorough understanding of Microsoft Office and monitoring/reporting software.
- Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative and set priorities with minimal guidance.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Able to manage and co-ordinate the activities of others.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Ability to interpret data to identify inconsistencies and trends.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree, or equivalent, in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
- Post graduate qualification in a relevant subject area (e.g. environmental management) or equivalent level of experience.
- Professional membership in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Engineering or other related subject, eg IEMA
- Clean driving licence
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).
