Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within NTW Solutions Limited, in the role of Sustainability Manager.
Join us in creating a sustainable future. We are seeking a highly motivated Sustainability Manager to join the Sustainability Team at NTW Solutions Limited. You will have plenty of opportunity to make a big difference to people's lives and be part of a dynamic team both within CNTW group and with our partners across the region in delivering our Green Plan and pursuing our goal of being Net Zero Carbon by 2040.
As a suitably experienced and qualified professional, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary Estates team across a diverse range of healthcare premises covering Cumbria, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. The position will be predominately based at St Nicholas Hospital, Gosforth. Working as part of a dedicated team and with engaged colleagues throughout the company and Trust, the post holder will play a central role in the delivery and evolution of our Green Plan. The role will encompass leading and supporting on activities across the themes of waste, travel, energy, biodiversity, adaptation, procurement and supply chain, and sustainable models of care.
If you would like to discuss the role, please feel free to contact Cara Tabaku, Energy & Low Carbon Manager (cara.tabaku@ntw.nhs.uk).
Main duties of the job
Key aspects of the job include:
- To provide expert specialist and professional advice to identify and deliver improvements in the Trust's energy and environmental performance.
- Design, plan and deliver sustainable quality improvement programmes in collaboration with other operational teams.
- Take a specialist professional lead on the application of technical specialist energy and sustainability principles and policies, and their relevance to practical situations across all CNTW Group premises.
- Initiating schemes / bids / business cases for obtaining local and central funding
- Build new relationships with key partner organisations to align strategy and projects in relation to sustainability across the CNTW Group.
- To produce timely, informative reporting on key sustainability metrics in conjunction with the corporate teams responsible for statutory reporting, for internal trust use, Board use, staff communications and external partners.
- To embed Sustainability considerations into Trust Policy development.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing, promoting and the development of sustainability projects within a large organisation and of building strong and effective relationships with diverse stakeholders. A self-starter with a high level of self-motivation, they will demonstrate excellent leadership skills in being able to pull people together across the organisation and motivate them to deliver common aims and targets.
About us
NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.
We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from ethnic minorities, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.
We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.
We make a difference to people's lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Sustainability Manager NTW Solutions
Pay: Band C (£23.56 per hour)
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on Friday 10th May 2024.
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Sustainability Manager NTW Solutions
Pay: Band C (£23.56 per hour)
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on Friday 10th May 2024.
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Energy and sustainability guidance (HTM 07-01,07-02,07-04,07-07) and UK energy and sustainability guidance.
- A proven ability to obtain and consistently achieve results and targets. Proven ability to deal with wide range of data and information and take appropriate decisions from it.
- Good organisational and negotiation skill and ability to work unsupervised, self-directed and to set & attain goals
- Development of medium and long term strategic plans, with an understanding of the interdependencies and impact across the organisation
- Excellent presentation & communication skills - ability to engage with all levels of staff and contribute at meetings
- Expert user of MS Office applications, including word, excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including verbal and written presentation skills
- Ability to analyse information and formulate concise reports.
- Ability to quickly grasp new ideas and concepts.
- You will need to be able to meet the mobility requirements of the job
Experience
Essential
- Extensive practical experience in managing, promoting and the development of sustainability projects within a large organisation
- Experience of building strong and effective relationships with diverse stakeholders across CNTW Group
- Strong track record in successful project management
- Experience in developing policy documents
- Experience of carrying out environmental and energy audits and surveys
Qualifications
Essential
- An appropriate Degree or equivalent in a related discipline plus specialist knowledge or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience to degree level or equivalent
- Specialist Energy and Sustainability training or experience
Desirable
- project management qualification or demonstrable experience
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Energy and sustainability guidance (HTM 07-01,07-02,07-04,07-07) and UK energy and sustainability guidance.
- A proven ability to obtain and consistently achieve results and targets. Proven ability to deal with wide range of data and information and take appropriate decisions from it.
- Good organisational and negotiation skill and ability to work unsupervised, self-directed and to set & attain goals
- Development of medium and long term strategic plans, with an understanding of the interdependencies and impact across the organisation
- Excellent presentation & communication skills - ability to engage with all levels of staff and contribute at meetings
- Expert user of MS Office applications, including word, excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including verbal and written presentation skills
- Ability to analyse information and formulate concise reports.
- Ability to quickly grasp new ideas and concepts.
- You will need to be able to meet the mobility requirements of the job
Experience
Essential
- Extensive practical experience in managing, promoting and the development of sustainability projects within a large organisation
- Experience of building strong and effective relationships with diverse stakeholders across CNTW Group
- Strong track record in successful project management
- Experience in developing policy documents
- Experience of carrying out environmental and energy audits and surveys
Qualifications
Essential
- An appropriate Degree or equivalent in a related discipline plus specialist knowledge or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience to degree level or equivalent
- Specialist Energy and Sustainability training or experience
Desirable
- project management qualification or demonstrable experience
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).
