About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about the environment and making a meaningful impact on the future of healthcare? Berkshire Healthcare has an exciting opportunity for the role of Sustainability Lead Manager, where you'll have the chance to immerse yourself and drive meaningful action in the rapidly evolving green agenda, while being at the forefront of change.
Your efforts will directly contribute to reducing our carbon and environmental footprint, improving resource efficiency, and elevating the sustainability profile of our healthcare services.
You will apply your expertise in areas such as energy, travel and transport, sustainable procurement, waste management, and biodiversity, while deepening your understanding of the links between environmental health and physical/mental health. You'll use your strong people and communication skills to collaborate widely across the Trust and beyond, building your professional network while fostering innovation and continuous improvement, supporting our essential progress towards local, regional and national green targets.
Working closely with the Head of Compliance & Risk Services and the Berkshire Healthcare Green Group, you will be responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of business plans, strategies and policies to support the Trust and wider NHS's commitment to reach net zero by 2045.
Main duties of the job
This is a senior manager Trust-wide role requiring the successful candidate to have well developed leadership, communication, influence, and change management skills. The role has both strategic and operational responsibilities in the management of the Trust's sustainability and green agenda. There is flexibility for some work from home and other Trust locations across Berkshire to support both clinical and non-clinical teams with the delivery of local expectations. You will:
Be responsible for the ongoing delivery and further development of our Trust's Green Plan and all programmes of work under this strategy, ensuring that we are on track to meet our sustainability targets and obligations
Be our lead contact for sustainability with an overarching responsibility to develop and embed sustainability principles across all our Trust's work, decision-making and practices
Develop and promote improved energy efficiency and support the Trust's commitment to reduce energy usage and CO2 emissions
Collate and analyse complex information to monitor and report on our progress, and assist in securing funding for the implementation of sustainable/ environmental projects
Promote, lead and raise awareness on activities, campaigns, or projects
Work with the communications team and net zero heroes to develop staff engagement initiatives aimed at supporting our green agenda
Prepare and apply for external funding, where this is available
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites
Job description Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
1. Specialist knowledge of environmental/sustainability requirements, issues and management
2. Ability to communicate and present highly technical, complex and contentious information at all levels using a variety of methods
3. Able to collate and analyse complex data and present statistically analysed information
4. Influencing and negotiating skills
If you're someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Philip Watkins on 07899992489 or email [email protected] who'll be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level or holds an alternative acceptable qualification with relevant experience Post Graduate Diploma or similar professional qualification in related subject Specialist knowledge of Environmental/ Sustainability requirements
Desirable
Experience of procuring and managing utilities contracts Management Certificate or equivalent level IOSH Accredited Certificate Professional registration
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
Previous Experience Essential
Experience of managing and working at senior management level Conversant with relevant legal and good practice documentation Minimum of 5 years in a similar role
Desirable
Experience with local authorities 2 years' experience gained in the NHS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential
Knowledge of specialist function of sustainability management Strong customer focus Ability to keep abreast of developments and new legislation Able to chair and participate in meetings Excellent or Advanced keyboard skills Able to delegate and prioritise workload Strong planning and organisational skills Good analytical skills Team player Aptitude for training and development Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work Knowledge of utilities tariffs, metering and billing Specialist knowledge of Environmental Services Specialist knowledge of Energy Management Specialist knowledge of Green Issues Specialist knowledge of Waste (including clinical waste) services
Desirable
ECDL or equivalent An understanding of the NHS and its values BEMS knowledge Knowledge of Building Practice
Personal Qualities Essential
Possesses commitment to work hours necessary to complete tasks Is punctual, reliable, flexible and self motivated Is innovative and able to actively progress improvements to the service and ensure a customer services culture Must be honest, Trustworthy and capable of keeping work related matters confidential Influencing and negotiating skills Ability to develop and exchange highly technical, complex and contentious information at all levels using a variety of methods Enthusiastic approach to a challenging role
Desirable
Ability to formulate ideas and present as proposals for policies and projects
Technical Competencies Essential
Able to collate highly complex data and present statistically analysed information Able to use computers and understand new technology to produce regular Trust Board reports Possess persuasive skills where there are barriers to understanding Ability to manage financial and activity budget Ability to negotiate highly complex contracts to secure favourable terms for utility purchase Ability to manage the energy budgets to ensure the organisation operates within prescribed budgets Must be knowledgeable on current environmental issues in order to fulfil the role for the Trust To have a sound understanding of Health & Safety requirements Ability to work at times in a pressurised environment Must possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail Able to comment on and analyse highly complex documents and be able to write reports and Trust policies Knowledge of specialist services gained from on going personal development and training
Additional Requirements Essential
Possess driving licence Maintain an acceptable appearance at all times
Desirable
On call service commitment if required
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.
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Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address Compliance Team, 57-59 Bath Road
Reading
RG30 2BA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)