About this role
Job summary
Join Brighton & Hove GP Federation and play a key role in strengthening primary care across the city. We are seeking two proactive and organised Waste Audit and Environmental Officers to share a full-time post (1.0 FTE), working in partnership to support our member GP practices in delivering impactful, system-wide initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to two priority programmes: clinical waste compliance and environmental sustainability through the RCGP Green Impact for Health Toolkit. You will work directly with practice teams, helping to reduce workload, improve efficiency and drive meaningful change that benefits both patients and the environment.
In this hands-on, practice-facing role, no two days are the same. You will coordinate and complete audits, identify areas for improvement and opportunities for cost savings, better processes and greener ways of working. You will also collaborate widely with clinicians, managers, and system partners, gaining valuable insight into how primary care operates at scale.
We are looking for individuals who are confident engaging with stakeholders, highly organised, and motivated by making a tangible difference. An interest in sustainability or healthcare improvement is a plus.
This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity with potential to extend if the programme is successful. The role offers a unique chance to develop your skills while supporting a vital part of the local health system to thrive now and in the future.
Main duties of the job
Plan and deliver a coordinated programme of clinical waste audits across all Brighton & Hove GP practices, ensuring compliance with NHS and supplier requirements.Conduct site visits, complete standardised audits, and produce clear reports with practical recommendations for improvement.Identify opportunities to improve waste segregation, reduce costs, enhance compliance, and support environmental sustainability.Support practices to complete the RCGP Green Impact for Health Toolkit, including reviewing progress, identifying gaps, and supporting to develop tailored action plans.Provide hands-on guidance, templates, and support to help practices achieve full accreditation and embed sustainable working practices.Build strong working relationships with practice managers, clinicians, and system partners, acting as a trusted point of contact.Coordinate delivery across all practices, maintaining schedules, tracking progress, and ensuring milestones are met.Keep accurate records and provide regular updates to the Federation and stakeholders, highlighting risks or issues where needed.Overall, the role focuses on delivering practical, high-quality support that reduces workload for practices, improves compliance, and drives sustainable, system-wide improvements.
This role will require regular travel across Brighton and Hove working across multiple GP practices.
About us
Brighton and Hove GP Federation is a practice-owned organisation working at city scale to strengthen general practice and support a sustainable health system for our communities.
General practice in Brighton and Hove is highly skilled, locally rooted and central to patient care. As healthcare becomes more complex, some challenges are best addressed collectively. The Federation provides a way for practices to work together, share infrastructure and coordinate delivery, while retaining local ownership and clinical leadership.
Our role is to deliver services at scale, reduce unnecessary duplication and manage shared risk, enabling investment to flow into primary care in a coordinated and credible way. We work closely with member practices, PCNs, the ICB and system partners to develop practical solutions that support long-term sustainability.
We operate with agility and discipline, while remaining firmly aligned to NHS values. Any surplus we generate is reinvested locally to strengthen primary care, support the workforce and build long-term resilience across Brighton and Hove. We do not extract value for private gain.
Above all, we are here to support general practice to thrive - today and for the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
Coordinate and undertake clinical waste audits across all Brighton and Hove GP practices.
Complete annual waste audits using standardised templates aligned with NHS and supplier requirements.
Support practices in responding to any additional audit requirements arising from the new clinical waste contract.
Produce clear audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and areas for improvement.
Identify opportunities for:
Improved compliance Better waste segregation Cost reduction Environmental benefits Liaise directly with practice managers and staff to arrange site visits and minimise disruption.
Green Impact for Health Support
Lead support for practices to complete the RCGP Green Impact for Health Toolkit.
Work alongside practices to maximise scores and achieve full accreditation.
Review current progress and identify gaps against toolkit requirements.
Develop action plans tailored to each practice.
Provide practical guidance, templates, and evidence collection support.
Share best practice and facilitate learning between practices.
Support practices in embedding sustainable healthcare initiatives.
Programme Coordination
Develop and maintain a delivery schedule across all 31 practices.
Monitor progress against agreed milestones and targets.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and evidence.
Provide regular updates to the Federation and commissioners.
Escalate risks, barriers, or issues promptly.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build effective working relationships with:
Practice Managers GP Partners Clinical and non-clinical staff Federation leadership NHS Sussex representatives External suppliers and partners Act as a trusted advisor on waste management and environmental sustainability.
Information & Data Management
Ensure accurate data collection, reporting, and use of information to drive improvement. Work with informatics and performance teams to improve data quality and insight. Health and Safety
Employees have a legal responsibility not to endanger themselves, fellow employees and others by their individual acts or omissions. The post holder is required to comply with the requirements of any policy or procedure issued in respect of minimising the risk of injury or disease.
Data Protection and Confidentiality
All employees are subject to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of patient, client and staff records.
Smoking and Health
The company has a no smoking policy throughout its premises, including buildings and grounds.
Equality and Diversity
The company is committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience, and outcomes and to recognising and valuing peoples differences. This applies to all activities as a service provider and employer.
Information Management and Technology
All staff are expected to utilise the relevant national and local Information Management and Technology systems necessary to undertake their role.
Flexible Working
The organisation is committed to offering flexible, modern employment practices, which recognise that all staff need to strike a sensible balance between home and work life.We will consider all such requests in a reasonable manner, taking into account both individual needs and the requirements of the organisation. Decisions will be made in accordance with business needs and in line with our flexible working policy.
Reasonable Adjustments
The company is seeking to promote the employment of disabled people and will make any adjustments considered reasonable to the above duties under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 to accommodate a suitable disabled candidate.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities Essential
Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Excellent interpersonal skills Motivated and proactive Ability to use initiative and judgement Forward thinker with a solutions-focused approach High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure
Other requirements Essential
Willingness to travel across Brighton and Hove Practices Flexibility to work outside core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Maintains confidentiality at all times
Desirable
Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle
Qualifications Essential
GCSE grade A to C/9 to 4 in English and Maths
Desirable
Educated to degree level in Sustainability, Environment or other relevant field
Experience Essential
Experience of project delivery across multiple sites or organisations Experience of audit, quality improvement or compliance work
Desirable
Understanding of sustainability in healthcare Familiarity with the RCGP Green Impact for Health Toolkit Experience supporting environmental accreditation programmes Knowledge of clinical waste regulations and compliance Experience of working in a healthcare setting NHS / primary care general practice experience
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Proven IT skills (Microsoft Office/Email) Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities Excellent organisational and time management skills Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Ability to network and build relationships Proven problem-solving & analytical skills
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.
Employer details Employer name Brighton and Hove Federation
Address Brighton & Hove Federation
Unit W4
Knoll Business Centre, 325-327 Old Shoreham Road
HOVE
East Sussex
BN3 7GS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.brightonandhovefed.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)