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Job summary

Main area
Sustainability
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
176-C-7239571-A
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Peterborough City Hospital
Town
Peterborough
Salary
£55,690 - £62,682 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust logo

Sustainability Manager - Peterborough

Band 8a

Job overview

We are delighted that you are interested in this role of Sustainability Manager at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.


It is an exciting time for the Trust as we continue to grow and develop to meet theneeds of the 900,000 population we serve.


North West Anglia Foundation Trust are seeking to appoint a Sustainability Manager to implement our green plan and to transform sustainability across the three sites at 
Peterborough (excluding Peterborough City Hospital), Stamford & Rutland Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital. The Trust has aspirations to become one of the most sustainable Trusts in the NHS and there is significant scope to improve our sustainability performance. 


We are looking for an individual who, whilst adhering to our Trust Values and Behaviours, will drive transformational change in sustainability and Carbon emissions. You will have a passionate commitment to providing excellent, quality services in an acute healthcare environment, both as an individual and as a team player. You will possess a ‘can do’ 
attitude and have the ability to get things done effectively, efficiently and right first time. You will need to be flexible in your approach and the job will entail travel between sites to ensure we are working to the required standards across the Trust. You must have a passion for 
sustainability and the drive to make a difference.

For further details contact Chris Todd ([email protected]

Main duties of the job

NWAFT has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare, and deliver our core values.

So if you are looking to develop your career and want to do so in an environment, which is challenging and growing, we would encourage you to seriously consider the Sustainability Manager role at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Be the Trust-wide lead and provide expert knowledge on all aspects of environmental sustainability which will require making judgments involving complex facts or a situation which relate to environmental sustainability - requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.

The post holder must have a passion for sustainability and will be responsible for driving the implementation of the Trust’s Green Plan. It is essential that the post-holder progresses the organisation toward Net Zero and decarbonisation. They will be responsible for sustainability at the following locations:

·         Peterborough Hospital

·         Hinchingbrooke Hospital

·         Stamford & Rutland Hospital

·         Community Estate

Working for our organisation

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • Degree (or equivalent specialist knowledge) in a science, environmental or other relevant discipline.
  • Chartered Member of a relevant professional body such as IEMA
  • Sustainability/Waste/Energy/Facilities Management qualification
  • NEBOSH /IOSH Health and Safety qualification Member of an appropriate professional body. (e.g. IEMA, IWFM, RICS & Hefma).
  • Specialist knowledge of sustainability and environmental management
  • A working knowledge of Waste Management Legislation
  • Extensive Experience of management of Energy or Waste contracts
  • Experience of public sector tendering for service contractors – and experience of the OJEU Procurement Process.
  • Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and structures.
Desirable criteria
  • Post graduate qualification in a relevant subject area (e.g. environmental management)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in an estates/facilities role
  • Experience in developing organisational policies and procedures
  • Knowledge and experience of procurement and tendering for specialist advice or services

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldArmed Forces Covenant

Application numbers

This vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Chris Todd
Job title
Director of Estates and Facilities
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Please contact Heidi Blake, PA to Director of Estates and Facilities to arrange a conversation on 01480 416416 ex. 8918

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