Job overview

The Waste, Energy & Net Zero Support Officer will provide operational, technical and administrative support to help the Trust deliver its sustainability, waste, energy and Net Zero ambitions. Working under the direction of the Environment and Sustainability Manager(s), the post holder will support delivery of the Trust Green Plan, Heat Decarbonisation Plan and associated statutory sustainability requirements.

The role will involve Trust-wide auditing, data collection and performance reporting, with a focus on identifying opportunities to reduce carbon emissions, improve waste segregation, strengthen compliance and deliver efficiency savings.

The post holder will work with colleagues across the Trust, including Estates, Procurement, Fleet and Infection Prevention and Control, as well as contractors and service providers, to support practical improvements across the estate.

This is a varied role requiring good organisational, communication and analytical skills, with regular attendance at SWAST

Main duties of the job

Waste Energy & Net Zero Support Officer

Coordinate the Green Champions network in the organisation, leading a 
programme of sustainability awareness-raising events and communications.  
 
• Support others in the preparation of reports, papers, presentations and business 
cases by others. 
 
• Able to relay constructive feedback on audit findings or shortfalls in performance 
standards. 
 
• Prepare meeting agendas and for meetings; and assist and support others within 
meetings. 
 
• Deliver training, briefings and feedback across the Trust based on audit and 
performance findings. 
 
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to services and managers on compliance 
requirements. 
 
• Act as a recognised Trust contact for routine sustainability, waste and energy 
queries to deliver improvements in these areas.

Working for our organisation

Working for us is an experience like no other.  We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.  

At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.

In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role. You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme (this is subject to your pay not falling below the National Living Wage)
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes (this is subject to your pay not falling below the National Living Wage)
• Staff networks
• Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK