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Assistant General Manager - Facilities, Waste and Sustainability

Full Time, Permanent, Band 8-B

The post holder will be a senior manager and subject matter expert with overarching responsibility for the development and implementation of sustainability strategies that achieve measurable carbon emission reductions both at Croydon University Hospital and throughout the local health economy. Acting as a leader, specialist advisor, educator, and trainer, the post holder will guide the organisation, its executive and trust boards, and various working groups—including Carbon Champions—by promoting carbon reduction initiatives and fostering collaboration. This role requires the ability to influence strategic partnerships and joint ventures, contribute to corporate objectives, and deliver comprehensive, efficient services for patients, visitors, and staff, all while championing innovative solutions aligned with the Trust’s objectives. The post holder will be accountable for meeting national carbon emission reduction targets for NHS organisations and will drive the sustainable service developments necessary to fulfil these commitments. Additionally, the post holder will deputise for the Director of Estates & Facilities or Chief Financial Officer on matters relating to sustainability and carbon emissions reduction as required.

Proposed Interview Date - TBC

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The post holder will be professionally accountable for the Trust’s Support Services (listed below) and will lead the operational direction of Facility Services. This post will involve ad hoc working at weekends on a rota basis if required and on call. 

The role will be responsible for the following: A budget of approximately £10m per annum

Contractual management of outsourced services:

 Domestic Services

Grounds & Gardens

Laundry & Linen

Portering Services

Postal Services

Uniforms

Waste and Sustainability Management 

 Managing in house services 

            Monitoring officer(s)

Post room

The post holder will lead a programme of Patient Environment inspections and take appropriate actions to ensure maximum scores are attained in the National Patient Safety Agency, Patient Lead Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE) process and National Standards of Cleanliness. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.