Job summary

BHRUT and Barts Health as part of their commitment to deliver their environmental sustainability responsibilities and the NHS' net zero target are recruiting to fill the current vacant role of Sustainability and Carbon Manager. The successful applicant will be a vital role in developing the climate change adaptation plans for both Trusts as well as support the green plans of both Trusts.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Joint Head of Net Zero and Sustainability, the Sustainability and Carbon Manager will be the lead specialist responsible for carbon management and compliance. The post holder will also be actively involved in supporting the delivery of Barts Health NHS Trust (Barts Health) and Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) Green Plans, carbon reduction and net zero targets.

The Sustainability and Carbon Manager will also be responsible to ensure that Barts Health and BHRUT's optimise all energy and net zero opportunities as well as minimise the impact of climate change and volatile energy prices on the operations of both Trusts.

The post holder will have line management responsibilities within the Joint Sustainability and Net Zero Team including performance appraisals, up to date training, and dealing with any management concerns that arise.

The Sustainability and Carbon Manager is a key member of the Joint Sustainability and Net Zero Team of Barts Health and BHRUT and will be expected to deputise for the Joint Head of Net Zero and Sustainability and undertake any other duties, which are commensurate with this role.

About us

Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.

As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.

We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.

We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a 6 month probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Stefan Heins, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708435000 ext 5933. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters Degree Level in energy management, engineering, environmental management or specialist experience to Masters Level or equivalent level experience

Desirable

• Full membership of a professional institution such as the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineer (CIBSE) or the Energy Institute (EI)

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of energy management gained within the Estates / Facilities department of a large organisation
• Knowledge of energy efficiency and carbon reduction

Desirable

• Experience of energy auditing and management such as ISO 50001 Energy Management System (EnMS)
• Awareness of the NHS targets for net zero and the role of the Greener NHS

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