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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Sustainability

AI generated summary

  • You must have a degree and post-grad in a related field, sustainability membership, experience in public sector sustainability, team leadership, and strong communication and analytical skills.
  • You will lead sustainability initiatives, assure Board compliance, embed practices, develop strategies, manage a team, oversee reporting, and drive transformative change for a Net Zero healthcare system.

Requirements

  • Qualifications
  • Essential criteria
  • Educated to degree level in a related discipline
  • Educated to a post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience
  • Membership of a sustainability related association (IEMA or CIWM etc)
  • Desirable criteria
  • Prince2 or similar project management methodology
  • Experience
  • Essential criteria
  • Experience in managing a sustainability and decarbonisation agenda
  • Experience working in a large complex public sector organisation
  • Experience of delivering complex multi stakeholder projects
  • Experience of delivery projects against competing priorities and deadlines
  • Experience of managing operational and capital budgets
  • Experience of procurement processes and frameworks
  • Significant experience in writing a broad range of business cases
  • Proven leadership experience in managing a team
  • Experience in liaising and negotiating with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority to Board level.
  • Desirable criteria
  • Experience as a sustainability leader in the NHS
  • Developing training tools and courses in sustainability
  • Skills
  • Essential criteria
  • Specialist sustainability knowledge acquired through courses and experience to master’s level or equivalent
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfortable with working autonomously
  • Proactive and resilient approach
  • Knowledge of current environmental and sustainability legislation and policy
  • Able to receive complex information and negotiate agreement
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Able to prioritise significant workloads
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software / IT skills
  • Logical and consistent approach to data collection and monitoring, recording and audit with ability to identify and analyse trends
  • Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
  • Knowledge of operational and technical aspects of the NHS (waste, Hard/Soft FM etc)

Responsibilities

  • As the organisation’s senior sustainability lead, you will provide expert guidance, strategic direction and programme leadership to deliver our Green Plans and achieve Net Zero targets.
  • You will assure the Board on sustainability performance, regulatory compliance and carbon reporting, while identifying opportunities to accelerate progress and exceed national expectations.
  • Working with Executives, clinical and operational leaders, you will embed sustainability into everyday practice by providing the training, tools and behavioural-change programmes needed to transform services.
  • You will lead the development and delivery of long‑term strategies that improve population health, enhance care quality, drive efficiencies and maximise social value across the ICS.
  • You will lead and develop a specialist sustainability team, oversee governance and reporting, and drive delivery through strong policies, data frameworks and a broad programme of work across all emission sources.
  • From developing business cases and chairing sustainability groups to managing climate risks, statutory reporting and Green Wards initiatives, you will play a central role in shaping a more sustainable future for our communities.
  • This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative change at scale, influence at Board level and help deliver a Net Zero healthcare system with lasting impact.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Head of Sustainability position?

Candidates must be educated to degree level in a related discipline, possess a post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience, and have membership in a sustainability-related association (such as IEMA or CIWM).

What type of experience is essential for this role?

Essential experience includes managing a sustainability and decarbonisation agenda, working in a large complex public sector organization, delivering complex multi-stakeholder projects, and liaising with various internal and external stakeholders up to Board level.

Is project management experience necessary for this position?

Yes, experience with project management is essential, especially in managing operational and capital budgets, and delivering projects against competing priorities and deadlines.

What are the main responsibilities of the Head of Sustainability?

The responsibilities include providing strategic direction for sustainability initiatives, assuring the Board on sustainability performance and compliance, embedding sustainability into practice, and leading a specialist sustainability team.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing first-class development opportunities for all staff, including professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training.

Will I be expected to work independently?

Yes, the role requires the ability to work autonomously, demonstrating a proactive and resilient approach to challenges.

Are there specific sustainability targets that the organization aims to achieve?

Yes, the organization aims to achieve Net Zero targets and advance its sustainability agenda, aligning with national expectations and regulations.

What skills are necessary for the Head of Sustainability position?

Essential skills include specialist sustainability knowledge, excellent verbal and written communication, strong analytical abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and knowledge of current environmental and sustainability legislation.

What does the organizational strategy “FHFT 2030” aim for?

The organizational strategy aims to make Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS, while improving health and wellbeing for the communities served.

Will I be involved in training initiatives related to sustainability?

Yes, the role may involve developing training tools and courses in sustainability to empower staff and enhance their understanding of sustainable practices.

Is prior experience in the NHS preferred?

Yes, while it is not mandatory, experience as a sustainability leader in the NHS is a desirable criterion for this role.

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.