Job requirements
Essential
33 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other Requirements
Highly effective professional leadership
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Ability to work across different organisational sites
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Professional appearance
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Ability to successfully maintain professional relationships
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Self- motivated and self-driven
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Ability to challenge the status quo
- Other Requirements
Highly motivated
- Application Completion
ALL sections of application form FULLY completed
- Education/ Qualifications
Educated to Master’s Degree Level (or equivalent specialist knowledge or experience) in a management or environmental or other relevant discipline.
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Specialist knowledge of national and local environmental and sustainability issues
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Operate with a high level of autonomy, working independently and without supervision in the delivery of the sustainability programme in line with national guidelines.
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Highly developed specialist knowledge across the range of environmental and sustainability practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge from study and relevant practical experience
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Knowledge of relevant NHS guidance
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Able to motivate and influence others, and to develop shared ownership at all levels and to respond to the needs of a wide range of stakeholders
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Standard keyboard skills with computer application experience including Microsoft Word, Excel with an aptitude for presenting and reading data and narrative reports
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Knowledge of reducing energy and waste usage and reducing carbon emissions
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Able to plan and manage a delegated budget, expenditure and cost control on delegated projects, ensuring that requirements are identified for staffing and training
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Experience of delivering an environmental or sustainability role within a complex organisation
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Wide ranging experience of leading change initiatives through to successful delivery
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Experience of managing projects across teams and providers; using the full project cycle
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Experience of building strong and effective relationships with diverse stakeholders both internally and externally
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Experience of preparing business plans, grant applications, strategies or other similar documents
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Experience of carrying out environmental audits and surveys
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Experience of developing, submitting and delivering funding bids.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Good communication - verbal/written
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Be able to work on own initiative
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Works well with in a team
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement a project.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Facilitate learning of others.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education/ Qualifications
IOSH Health and Safety Qualification
- Education/ Qualifications
Environmental/ Waste Qualification
- Education/ Qualifications
Membership of relevant professional body such as the Institute of Environmental management and Assessment (IEMA) or equivalent
- Education/ Qualifications
Project management qualification
Job overview
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.
You will play a central part in putting the plan into action, providing expert advice and guidance on sustainability across the Trust. Leading the delivery and ongoing development of a strong, credible sustainability programme, enabling the Group to meet and, where possible, exceed its obligations on carbon reduction, climate resilience and Net Zero.
You will work as part of a small team of energy and sustainability specialists, responsible for embedding sustainable practices and climate adaptation measures across all areas of the organisation in response to a changing climate. The role will be group wide supporting both Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust in its sustainability aims.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
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This advert is for Group Deputy Head of Sustainability with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Cottingham, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Head of service role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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