Overview
Job Summary
We are delighted that you are interested in this role of Sustainability Manager at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. It is an exciting time for the Trust as we continue to grow and develop to meet the needs of the 900,000 population we serve. North West Anglia Foundation Trust are seeking to appoint a Sustainability Manager to implement our green plan and to transform sustainability across the three sites at Peterborough (excluding Peterborough City Hospital), Stamford & Rutland Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital. The Trust has aspirations to become one of the most sustainable Trusts in the NHS and there is significant scope to improve our sustainability performance. We are looking for an individual who, whilst adhering to our Trust Values and Behaviours, will drive transformational change in sustainability and Carbon emissions. You will have a passionate commitment to providing excellent, quality services in an acute healthcare environment, both as an individual and as a team player. You will possess a "can do" attitude and have the ability to get things done effectively, efficiently and right first time. You will need to be flexible in your approach and the job will entail travel between sites to ensure we are working to the required standards across the Trust. You must have a passion for sustainability and the drive to make a difference.
For further details contact Chris Todd ()
Main duties of the job
NWAFT has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare, and deliver our core values. So if you are looking to develop your career and want to do so in an environment, which is challenging and growing, we would encourage you to seriously consider the Sustainability Manager role at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
Be the Trust-wide lead and provide expert knowledge on all aspects of environmental sustainability which will require making judgments involving complex facts or a situation which relate to environmental sustainability - requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
The post holder must have a passion for sustainability and will be responsible for driving the implementation of the Trust's Green Plan. It is essential that the post-holder progresses the organisation toward Net Zero and decarbonisation. They will be responsible for sustainability at the following locations:
* Peterborough Hospital
* Hinchingbrooke Hospital
* Stamford & Rutland Hospital
* Community Estate
About Us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Details
* Date posted: 06 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 8a
* Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 176-C-7239571-B
* Job locations: Peterborough City Hospital; Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.
Qualifications
Education
* Essential: Degree (or equivalent specialist knowledge) in a science, environmental or other relevant discipline.
* Chartered Member of a relevant professional body such as IEMA
* Sustainability/Waste/Energy/Facilities Management qualification
* NEBOSH / IOSH Health and Safety qualification; Member of an appropriate professional body (e.g. IEMA, IWFM, RICS & Hefma).
* Specialist knowledge of sustainability and environmental management
* A working knowledge of Waste Management Legislation
* Extensive Experience of management of Energy or Waste contracts
* Experience of public sector tendering for service contractors - and experience of the OJEU Procurement Process
* Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and structures
Desirable
* Post graduate qualification in a relevant subject area (e.g. environmental management)
Experience
* Essential: Experience of working in an estates/facilities role
* Experience in developing organisational policies and procedures
* Knowledge and experience of procurement and tendering for specialist advice or services
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal records certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.
Additional information
* Certificate of Sponsorship details as above
* Criminal records checks for overseas applicants guidance as above
Employer details
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ. Employer's website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/
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