Sustainability Manager

• Lead the development and delivery of the organisation's Green Plan and sustainability programme
• Provide specialist advice on sustainability, environmental management and net zero initiatives
• Analyse environmental data and produce reports that support informed decision-making
• Work with stakeholders to deliver carbon reduction, energy efficiency and waste improvement projects
• Manage and support sustainability team members while promoting a positive learning culture

• Experience delivering sustainability initiatives within a complex organisation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and engage a wide range of people
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, carbon reporting and sustainability best practice
• A proactive approach, with the ability to analyse information and drive positive change

Essential

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of specialist knowledge acquired through education, training and substantial relevant experience
• Specialist sustainability, environmental or energy management training, qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as IEMA, the Energy Managers Association, CIWM or an equivalent body or willingness to attain
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to sustainability, energy, waste management or environmental management

Essential

• In-depth specialist knowledge of sustainability, energy and environmental-management principles and practice
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant UK environmental and energy legislation
• Knowledge of the NHS sustainability agenda, national net zero requirements and relevant NHS contractual expectations
• Knowledge of the environmental effects of organisational operations and service delivery
• Knowledge of carbon accounting, environmental performance monitoring and sustainability reporting principles
• Knowledge of energy management and energy efficiency principles
• Knowledge of project and programme management principles
• Knowledge of financial appraisal, project costing, benefits assessment and return-on-investment principles
• Knowledge of climate-change mitigation and adaptation
• Knowledge of sustainability considerations within construction, estates and refurbishment activity

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant environmental management systems or accreditation standards
• Track record of successfully delivering sustainability projects with demonstrable service or quality improvement and financial benefits
• Knowledge of sustainability targets and reporting requirements e.g Delivering a Net Zero NHS, Net Zero Travel and Transport Strategy, Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme and Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting
• Knowledge of NHS Health Technical Memorandi (e.g HTM 07-01)

Essential

• Significant relevant experience in sustainability, energy, environmental management, Waste Management or a closely related field
• Experience of applying specialist sustainability procedures and practices within a complex organisation
• Experience of producing reports or presentations
• Experience of managing and manipulating data using spreadsheets
• Experience of developing or implementing organisational policies, strategies, plans or procedures
• Experience of analysing complex environmental, energy or sustainability information and developing recommendations
• Experience of working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of producing complex reports, briefings and presentations for senior or non-specialist audiences
• Experience of leading organisational change or service improvement involving multiple teams or services
• Experience of developing and monitoring performance indicators and reporting progress against objectives
• Experience of contributing to project costing, benefits analysis, business cases or return-on investment assessments

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking or coordinating energy, environmental or sustainability surveys and producing action plans
• Track record of developing and delivering sustainability, energy or carbon-reduction programmes
• Experience of working with budgets
• Experience of performance management and achievement of challenging targets