Job summary
POSTS & HOURS:-
Waste and Sustainability Level 6 Degree Apprentice (Environmental Practitioner)
Based at: Hybrid/ Based at SSL Hub
Permanent post: 37.5h
Salary:
Age 18 to 20: £16,380 per annum
Age 21 plus: £23,054.00 per annum
SSL are a growing provider of consultancy and operational services to the Healthcare Economy, specifically the NHS and the Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) which are partnerships of organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up health and care services.
A growing agenda for both SSL and our customers has been the sustainability agenda and supporting our clients with ensuring they are compliant with legislation and assisting them to work towards achieving Carbon net Zero within their organisation.
Within this role you will work across the Birmingham and Solihull area and therefore must be able to drive. No 2 days will be the same and you will find yourself needing to be able to adapt to changing prioritises and also dealing with a wide range of customers and clients from clinicians, estates and facilities employees, and colleagues at the operational forefront of delivering services to Directors who work within the Health Care economy.
Main duties of the job
Do you have a passion for sustainability and wish to make a difference to the environment and our natural world. Are you keen to develop a professional career with a growing organisation whilst also gaining a degree. Then look no further this is the perfect opportunity for you !
SSL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust who also provide specialist support on the Green Agenda for Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System. We also provide for example:
Estates and Facilities Services,
Transport and Logistic Services,
Capital Project Support
PFI Contract Monitoring Services Support
Estates and Facilities and Primary Care Services
Our Degree Apprentice opportunities will dovetail our Graduate Scheme and you will be exposed to similar soft skills development training that our graduates experience.
The Waste and Sustainability Apprentice will support Senior Management with all aspects of our client's and SSL's waste and sustainability agenda, ensuring compliance and working towards Carbon net Zero.
The Waste and Sustainability Apprentice will after training support the Corporate Property and Sustainability Manager on all matters associated with Waste management across SSL and our client's sites (it is anticipated that waste in its entirety will represent circa 50% of the post).
About us
At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust's aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness. We are committed to continuous development of our practices and people and the provision of a fair and friendly work environment for everyone.
Sustainability
All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our 'Green' objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all 'resources' used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used). SSL is mandated to meet national carbon net zero targets and is being performance managed towards that achievement. Every member of staff wishing to work for SSL is expected to contribute to a greener and more sustainable organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will also support on the development and implementation of aspects of the Green Plan, working across corporate and clinical teams to improve the organisations environmental performance. Our clients have a complex and ambitious Green Plan synergistic with the Greener NHS Plan.
The Waste and Sustainability Apprentice will be an employee of SSL (a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT)). With BSMHFT being one of the largest Mental Health NHS trusts in the UK with over 4,000 members of staff, over 40 operational sites, including circa 700 operational beds.
This role will be pivotal to the Green Plans continuous development and implementation. The Waste and Sustainability Apprentice will provide support and assistance to the Corporate Property and Sustainability Manager to achieve the aims set out in our Clients Green Plan and deliver sustainable healthcare at its very best with a personal touch.
This is a post suitable for an individual who wishes to extend specialised skills and knowledge in the field of waste management, environmental management / sustainability working for Summerhill Services Ltd (SSL)
The Waste and Sustainability Apprentice will work and travel across the SSLs and our Clients estate, be expected to manage their own workload overtime and support individual projects such as energy and carbon data management, sustainable and active travel initiatives, awareness campaigns, waste compliance, quality, reduction and recycling initiatives. The ability to receive, interpret and communicate complex and large data sets being critical in this role.
The Waste and Sustainability Apprentice will need to obtain, interpret and be comfortable working with large data sets to produce reports and develop performance management reporting systems.
The Waste and Sustainability Apprentice will work closely with corporate and operational teams to improve the collection, and support the analysis and reporting of sustainability data / information and looking for further opportunities both within and external to the organisation for driving and embedding our sustainability agenda. The ability to work with large quantities of complex data and record, interpret and report being essential for this role.
The Candidate will be required to contribute to the wider ICS and its Sustainability / Green workstreams as commensurate with the grade.
Please read the Job Description. Person Specification, and outline of the Apprentice Qualification document to gain a greater understanding of how you meet this role.
Please ensure that when you are answering the questions which ask you explain how you meet the qualification, experience, and personal qualities you explain in detail how you meet them. It is not sufficient to say you meet them, we need to understand how.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will also support on the development and implementation of aspects of the Green Plan, working across corporate and clinical teams to improve the organisations environmental performance. Our clients have a complex and ambitious Green Plan synergistic with the Greener NHS Plan.
The Waste and Sustainability Apprentice will be an employee of SSL (a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT)). With BSMHFT being one of the largest Mental Health NHS trusts in the UK with over 4,000 members of staff, over 40 operational sites, including circa 700 operational beds.
This role will be pivotal to the Green Plans continuous development and implementation. The Waste and Sustainability Apprentice will provide support and assistance to the Corporate Property and Sustainability Manager to achieve the aims set out in our Clients Green Plan and deliver sustainable healthcare at its very best with a personal touch.
This is a post suitable for an individual who wishes to extend specialised skills and knowledge in the field of waste management, environmental management / sustainability working for Summerhill Services Ltd (SSL)
The Waste and Sustainability Apprentice will work and travel across the SSLs and our Clients estate, be expected to manage their own workload overtime and support individual projects such as energy and carbon data management, sustainable and active travel initiatives, awareness campaigns, waste compliance, quality, reduction and recycling initiatives. The ability to receive, interpret and communicate complex and large data sets being critical in this role.
The Waste and Sustainability Apprentice will need to obtain, interpret and be comfortable working with large data sets to produce reports and develop performance management reporting systems.
The Waste and Sustainability Apprentice will work closely with corporate and operational teams to improve the collection, and support the analysis and reporting of sustainability data / information and looking for further opportunities both within and external to the organisation for driving and embedding our sustainability agenda. The ability to work with large quantities of complex data and record, interpret and report being essential for this role.
The Candidate will be required to contribute to the wider ICS and its Sustainability / Green workstreams as commensurate with the grade.
Please read the Job Description. Person Specification, and outline of the Apprentice Qualification document to gain a greater understanding of how you meet this role.
Please ensure that when you are answering the questions which ask you explain how you meet the qualification, experience, and personal qualities you explain in detail how you meet them. It is not sufficient to say you meet them, we need to understand how.
Person Specification
Education /Qualifications
Essential
- o5 GCSE's minimum Grade 5 or above of which Maths and One Science must be Grade 7 or above.
- oo3 A-Levels. Mathematics or Science related A grade and 2 others one of which should be Geography or Business or BTEC equivalent qualifications in Business or Science
Desirable
- oFoundation Degree /HNC or HND/ NVQ LEVEL 4 or equivalent in Environmental/Science/Geography related Subject
- oEvidence of continuing education
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent Numeracy Skills
- oAble to work on own initiative
- oStrong interpersonal and communication skills.
- oUnderstanding the need for effective customer care skills
- oAbility to work under pressure to meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
- oAbility to think creatively.
Desirable
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to work with high quantities of complex data
Experience
Essential
- oConsiderable experience of Microsoft Office Tools (Intermediate in (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
- oDemonstrate an understanding and experience of the Waste, Sustainability and Carbon (Green) agenda
- oExperience of working with high volumes of complex data
- oExperience of and presenting writing effective reports
Desirable
- oExperience of working in an environmental role
- oExperience and Knowledge of Health and safety and risk assessments and audits
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of current Legislation for Health & safety.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, and database systems.
- Interest in and knowledge environmental and carbon regulations and legislation
- oKnowledge of waste management regulations
Other Requirements
Essential
- oUnderstanding of SSL Values.
- oProfessional and Ethical
- oReliable and flexible approach to work
Desirable
- oHold a full UK Driving License
- oHave use of or own vehicle
Person Specification
Education /Qualifications
Essential
- o5 GCSE's minimum Grade 5 or above of which Maths and One Science must be Grade 7 or above.
- oo3 A-Levels. Mathematics or Science related A grade and 2 others one of which should be Geography or Business or BTEC equivalent qualifications in Business or Science
Desirable
- oFoundation Degree /HNC or HND/ NVQ LEVEL 4 or equivalent in Environmental/Science/Geography related Subject
- oEvidence of continuing education
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent Numeracy Skills
- oAble to work on own initiative
- oStrong interpersonal and communication skills.
- oUnderstanding the need for effective customer care skills
- oAbility to work under pressure to meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
- oAbility to think creatively.
Desirable
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to work with high quantities of complex data
Experience
Essential
- oConsiderable experience of Microsoft Office Tools (Intermediate in (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
- oDemonstrate an understanding and experience of the Waste, Sustainability and Carbon (Green) agenda
- oExperience of working with high volumes of complex data
- oExperience of and presenting writing effective reports
Desirable
- oExperience of working in an environmental role
- oExperience and Knowledge of Health and safety and risk assessments and audits
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of current Legislation for Health & safety.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, and database systems.
- Interest in and knowledge environmental and carbon regulations and legislation
- oKnowledge of waste management regulations
Other Requirements
Essential
- oUnderstanding of SSL Values.
- oProfessional and Ethical
- oReliable and flexible approach to work
Desirable
- oHold a full UK Driving License
- oHave use of or own vehicle
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).
