Sustainability Coordinator (XN05)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to recruit a Sustainability Coordinator to join its Environment Team. The Sustainability Co-ordinator will help the Environment Team implement a Trust wide approach to Net Zero and sustainability issues, through implementation of the LTHT Green Plan. They will assist in the management of energy, water, waste and carbon emissions throughout the Trust estate. This efficient management will lead to reduced usage/production, cost savings and an improved patient experience. This is a post suitable for an individual who wishes to develop and extend specialised skills and knowledge in the field of environmental management/sustainability within a large NHS provider Trust.

The role will include development and delivery of sustainability projects and staff engagement programmes, supporting sustainability communications both internally and externally, and supporting a portfolio of projects that support the Green Plan.

The Sustainability Coordinator will report to the Environment Manager but will also work flexibly and provide ongoing support to the wider team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, team player, who is proactive, resilient and driven to succeed, with a real commitment to work as part of the team. This is a trust wide position, predominately based in the Environment Hub at St James University Hospital in Leeds.

Main duties of the job

The Sustainability Co-ordinator will help the Environment Team implement a Trust wide approach to Net Zero and sustainability issues, through implementation of the LTHT Green Plan.

1. Assist the Environment Team in the implementation of policies and strategies that will achieve national, local and trust wide Net Zero and sustainability targets including the elements of Carbon Footprint, Energy, Water, Waste, Travel and Transport, Procurement and Green Space and Biodiversity.
2. Provide on-going support to the Environment Team to ensure compliance with legislation, codes of practice and sector guidance.
3. Liaising with staff and suppliers to collate, analyse and interpret data, assisting the Environment Team Department managers to make recommendations to improve the sustainability of the Trusts service provision.
4. Provide support to the Environment Team with the development of schemes/bids/business cases for obtaining local and central funding.
5. Support with delivery of projects relating to Net Zero and sustainability.
6. Support the Environment Team to deliver engagement and communication initiatives.
7. Champion the Net Zero and sustainability agenda, driving forward the Trusts green credentials.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT) aspires to be one of the greenest NHS Trusts and has set a clear commitment to improving sustainability throughout its organisation and the wider region. LTHT is one of the largest employers in Leeds who employs over 20,000 staff and provides care to over 1.5 million patients every year. The Trust recognises that to provide the best possible care to our patients and improve their quality of life, it needs to significantly reduce its impact on the environment.

Through identifying a framework of interventions and creating the LTHT Green Plan the Environment Team are working towards achieving the NHS England net-zero target of 2040. This process epitomises the LTHT way of working in terms of being patient centred, fair, collaborative, accountable and empowered to be the best that we can be.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of a range of routine work procedures, practices, underpinned by theory or practical experience which may be applied to Estates and Facilities Environmental work
• Knowledge and understanding of Estates operational environmental procedures acquired through on the job training, induction, or introductory level qualification

Desirable

• Knowledge of environmental legislation
• Knowledge of Active Travel
• Knowledge of NHS waste guidance (HTM 07-01)

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Possess commitment, motivation and personal interest in the green agenda
• Is adaptable / flexible to work the hours necessary to complete tasks and activities often containing large data input sets.
• Demonstrates ability to recognise own limitations and seek appropriate support.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in science, environmental management or engineering; holds an alternative acceptable qualification and or appropriate relevant experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional and personal development in the field of environmental or sustainable management.

Desirable

• Member of a relevant professional body or institute, e.g., Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), or member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

• Attention to detail and clear focus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to deliver and create in house training programmes.
• Spread sheet and statistical and analytical mindset.

Desirable

• Ability to monitor and manage data

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.