About the role
Salary: £57528.00 to £64750.00
The NHS published "Delivering a Net Zero NHS" in 2020 to outline the NHS strategy to become net zero, this became statutory guidance in 2022. HHP has recently published its updated Green Plan, outlining the Group's environmental goals for the next five years and beyond.
Support the Group Associate Director of Sustainability to monitor and deliver the Green Plan, aligning with NHS Net Zero Building Standard, Greener NHS policy, and statutory rules.
Deputise at internal and external meetings as required, representing the Group with confidence and credibility.
Lead sustainability programmes across estates, facilities, procurement, supply chain, travel, transport, medicines, clinical practice, waste and digital.
Partner with clinical, operational, and corporate teams to embed sustainable practices.
Manage emissions data. Produce accurate, timely reporting for committees, boards, regulators, and national NHS returns.
Identify, develop, and secure funding. Build robust business cases proving financial, environmental and health benefits.
Lead, develop and motivate multidisciplinary teams across the Group.
Experience in sustainability, environmental, estates, or strategic change roles, ideally within the NHS.
Track record of delivering large-scale change and measurable carbon reductions.
Knowledge of the Greener NHS programme, net zero policy, carbon accounting, and climate legislation
Excellent communication (written/verbal), negotiation, presentation, and data analysis skills for non-specialists.
Collaborative leader who builds trust from frontline teams to the board.
Committed to NHS values and passionate about sustainability's link to population health.
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.