Environmental Sustainability Project Manager

Job summaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sustainability Project Manager to lead the delivery of the Green Plan (2025-2028) across Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.The post holder will play a key role in driving forward carbon reduction initiatives, improving resource efficiency, and embedding sustainable practices across clinical and non-clinical services.The role requires strong project management skills, stakeholder engagement, and a solid understanding of sustainability within a healthcare setting.Applicants should have demonstrable experience delivering complex projects, ideally within the NHS or a similarly regulated environment, with a focus on environmental sustainability and organisational change.The successful applicant will join a collaborative and forward-thinking team, working closely with estates, procurement, clinical services, and corporate departments to deliver measurable environmental improvements.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading specialist NHS Trust, supporting innovation, education, and research while advancing sustainability across hospital and community settings.Moorfields is committed to delivering high-quality patient care alongside its environmental responsibilities, and this role will be instrumental in shaping and implementing sustainable healthcare practices across the organisation.Main duties of the jobTo lead the delivery of sustainability projects across the Trust, ensuring alignment with the Moorfields Green Plan and wider NHS Net Zero targets. To identify, develop and implement initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, improve resource efficiency, and embed environmentally sustainable practices across clinical and non-clinical services.To support the development and monitoring of sustainabilityprogrammes, including data collection, analysis, and reporting on environmental performance. To ensure robust governance of projects, including risk management, financial oversight, and delivery against agreed timelines and outcomes.To provide expert advice and guidance on sustainability to colleagues across theorganisation, promoting best practice and supportingbehaviour change initiatives. To contribute to staff engagement, educationand training to embed a culture of sustainability throughout the Trust.Torepresentthe Trust in regional and national sustainability networks, contributing to the development of NHS-wide initiatives and sharing learning and innovation. To support the Trust's reputation as a leader in sustainable healthcare through collaboration, research, and continuous improvement.About usJoin Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAt Moorfields, people's sight matters-and so do the people who make it possible.For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over700,000 patientsseen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.We'realso a vibrant community where kindness,equityand excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whetherit'spioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders,we'reunited by one mission-delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.Andwe'rejust getting started.From 2027,we'llmove to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden-a state-of-the-artcentrethat will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof.This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.Could you be part of this future? Make us more.DetailsDate posted11 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 66,274 to 73,496 a year per annum pro rata incl. HCAS ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number273-DC-8207875Job locationsMoorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust162 City RoadLondonEC1V 2PDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPROJECT DELIVERYIdentify,initiateand co-ordinateappropriate projectproposals to improve environmentalsustainability..Ensure that projectobjectives, scope, deliverables, critical successfactorsand risks are clearly documented and agreed prior to project start.Establish a project team withappropriate operational,clinicaland corporate team membership. Co-ordinate the input of stakeholders and service users to ensure thatappropriate optionsare appraised and delivered.Perform benefits analysis and baseline current system performance before each project starts and ensure there is a plan in place for handover to the operational and clinical leads.Preparation and maintenance of all project documentation, including (but not limited to): project brief, project initiation document, appraisal options, risks, issues, decisions, lessons learned and actions logs, high level and detailed project plans, highlight reports, Project Board reports and papers and contribution to Transformation Team Programme Board reports and papers.Ensure all project documentation and reports are prepared and delivered as specified in the project communications plan and in line with agreed reporting schedules.Set-up and lead project team meetings, involving stakeholders and project team members. Responsible for controlling, directing,planningandallocatingwork and motivating service users to get directly, or indirectly involved with the project and its development.Manage the implementation costs and resources allocatedto the project.Co-ordinate the activity of project team members and contributors ensuring that tasks and work packages are completed satisfactorily and on schedule.Regularly report on progress, monitoringprogress against plan, delivery of the projectobjectives, and post project review including updating the lessons learned and decision logs.Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the post, as may be required by the service and as delegated by the Director for Service Improvement.COMMUNICATIONSProvide advice and guidance to staff and managers across the Trust in relation to sustainability, act as an advocate and champion for sustainability.Develop andmaintainstrong working relationships witha number ofoperational,clinicaland corporate management teams including developing good knowledge of the overall programme aims,objectivesand initiativesso as toprovidemeaningful expert advice.Provide advice and guidance to staff and managers across the Trust in relation to sustainability.Represent the Trust to contractors,suppliersand providers in furtherance of projectobjectives.The post holder willbe requiredto communicate and engage constructively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders on a range ofhighly complex, specialist and often contentious issues.FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITYWhere relevant, responsibility for managing approved implementation costs and benefits delivery for projects, totalling a net worth between 50K to 2M.To work within the Trust's standing financial instructions and controls.PEOPLE MANAGEMENTLine management (asrequired)Large scale (estimated 5-20 at anyone time,managerand clinician level and above) relationship contacts requiring intensive influencing and relationship skills.Role model the Moorfields Way values and behaviours both individually and through the team.Ensure that behavioural expectations of team members areestablished.Ensure responsible staff have clarity of role andappropriate trainingasrequired.It is the post holders responsibility to ensure that they have undertaken all mandatory training, in line with Trust policies and procedures.Person specification Education / Qualifications Essential criteria:Higher education qualification /mastersdegreeProven project Management experienceSustainability-related qualifications ExperienceEssential criteria:Project management experience managing multiple complex projects within the NHS or a comparable large organisationExperience in delivering sustainability programmes in a healthcare settingProven experience of managing major transformational change projects to a successful conclusion including realisingobjectives and benefits delivery within the project deadline and costsExperience of managing and delivering projects using an accepted projectmethodology.Effective supervision of a project team where you do not have direct line management responsibility.Working with operational managers, frontline operational and clinical staff andthird partycontractors.Experience of business process mapping toidentifyand deliver change.Effective analytical andproblem solvingskills. Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options coupled with the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.Experience of report development and writing; ensuring the accuracy of information and effective translation for different audiences.Must have experience of managing internal and external stakeholder engagement, including managingrelationshipsand coordinating work between cross-functional teams.Desirable criteria: Experience of operational and non-operational management in the NHSKnowledge Desirable criteria:Working knowledge of a clinical operations environment and how to manage conflicting priorities to ensure projects are delivered.Knowledge of current healthcare policy in the NHS and how this applies to the local health economy.Skills/abilities Essential criteriaAble to manage and influence stakeholders internally and externally at all levels.Good presentation and communications skills both verbal and written.Proven ability to build and develop a successful team for each project, drawn from multiple teams across the Trust.Able to refer decisions appropriately,taking into accountthe needs of the situation,constraintsand the availability of information.Plans and organises a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances.Personal qualitiesEssential criteria:Deliver effectively:Be proactive, forwardthinkingand comfortable working on own initiative.Share creative and innovative ways of doing things with colleagues.Demonstrate Accountability:Exhibit the necessary level of drive, independence and objectivityrequiredto perform the role effectively.Flexible attitude and approach to work; willing,conscientiousand adaptable.Be open to constructive challenge and look for ways to continually improve own performance and that of others.Display integrity:Encourage trust through own actions.Enthusiastic self-starter with a positive committed and determined approach.Professional and positive approach.Be honest in dealing with othersDesirable criteriaUnderstand the impact of own actions on the Trust and others in the Service Improvement team. Job description Job responsibilitiesPROJECT DELIVERYIdentify,initiateand co-ordinateappropriate projectproposals to improve environmentalsustainability..Ensure that projectobjectives, scope, deliverables, critical successfactorsand risks are clearly documented and agreed prior to project start.Establish a project team withappropriate operational,clinicaland corporate team membership. Co-ordinate the input of stakeholders and service users to ensure thatappropriate optionsare appraised and delivered.Perform benefits analysis and baseline current system performance before each project starts and ensure there is a plan in place for handover to the operational and clinical leads.Preparation and maintenance of all project documentation, including (but not limited to): project brief, project initiation document, appraisal options, risks, issues, decisions, lessons learned and actions logs, high level and detailed project plans, highlight reports, Project Board reports and papers and contribution to Transformation Team Programme Board reports and papers.Ensure all project documentation and reports are prepared and delivered as specified in the project communications plan and in line with agreed reporting schedules.Set-up and lead project team meetings, involving stakeholders and project team members. Responsible for controlling, directing,planningandallocatingwork and motivating service users to get directly, or indirectly involved with the project and its development.Manage the implementation costs and resources allocatedto the project.Co-ordinate the activity of project team members and contributors ensuring that tasks and work packages are completed satisfactorily and on schedule.Regularly report on progress, monitoringprogress against plan, delivery of the projectobjectives, and post project review including updating the lessons learned and decision logs.Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the post, as may be required by the service and as delegated by the Director for Service Improvement.COMMUNICATIONSProvide advice and guidance to staff and managers across the Trust in relation to sustainability, act as an advocate and champion for sustainability.Develop andmaintainstrong working relationships witha number ofoperational,clinicaland corporate management teams including developing good knowledge of the overall programme aims,objectivesand initiativesso as toprovidemeaningful expert advice.Provide advice and guidance to staff and managers across the Trust in relation to sustainability.Represent the Trust to contractors,suppliersand providers in furtherance of projectobjectives.The post holder willbe requiredto communicate and engage constructively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders on a range ofhighly complex, specialist and often contentious issues.FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITYWhere relevant, responsibility for managing approved implementation costs and benefits delivery for projects, totalling a net worth between 50K to 2M.To work within the Trust's standing financial instructions and controls.PEOPLE MANAGEMENTLine management (asrequired)Large scale (estimated 5-20 at anyone time,managerand clinician level and above) relationship contacts requiring intensive influencing and relationship skills.Role model the Moorfields Way values and behaviours both individually and through the team.Ensure that behavioural expectations of team members areestablished.Ensure responsible staff have clarity of role andappropriate trainingasrequired.It is the post holders responsibility to ensure that they have undertaken all mandatory training, in line with Trust policies and procedures.Person specification Education / Qualifications Essential criteria:Higher education qualification /mastersdegreeProven project Management experienceSustainability-related qualifications ExperienceEssential criteria:Project management experience managing multiple complex projects within the NHS or a comparable large organisationExperience in delivering sustainability programmes in a healthcare settingProven experience of managing major transformational change projects to a successful conclusion including realisingobjectives and benefits delivery within the project deadline and costsExperience of managing and delivering projects using an accepted projectmethodology.Effective supervision of a project team where you do not have direct line management responsibility.Working with operational managers, frontline operational and clinical staff andthird partycontractors.Experience of business process mapping toidentifyand deliver change.Effective analytical andproblem solvingskills. Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options coupled with the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.Experience of report development and writing; ensuring the accuracy of information and effective translation for different audiences.Must have experience of managing internal and external stakeholder engagement, including managingrelationshipsand coordinating work between cross-functional teams.Desirable criteria: Experience of operational and non-operational management in the NHSKnowledge Desirable criteria:Working knowledge of a clinical operations environment and how to manage conflicting priorities to ensure projects are delivered.Knowledge of current healthcare policy in the NHS and how this applies to the local health economy.Skills/abilities Essential criteriaAble to manage and influence stakeholders internally and externally at all levels.Good presentation and communications skills both verbal and written.Proven ability to build and develop a successful team for each project, drawn from multiple teams across the Trust.Able to refer decisions appropriately,taking into accountthe needs of the situation,constraintsand the availability of information.Plans and organises a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances.Personal qualitiesEssential criteria:Deliver effectively:Be proactive, forwardthinkingand comfortable working on own initiative.Share creative and innovative ways of doing things with colleagues.Demonstrate Accountability:Exhibit the necessary level of drive, independence and objectivityrequiredto perform the role effectively.Flexible attitude and approach to work; willing,conscientiousand adaptable.Be open to constructive challenge and look for ways to continually improve own performance and that of others.Display integrity:Encourage trust through own actions.Enthusiastic self-starter with a positive committed and determined approach.Professional and positive approach.Be honest in dealing with othersDesirable criteriaUnderstand the impact of own actions on the Trust and others in the Service Improvement team.Person Specification Education / Qualfications EssentialEducated to degree level or equivalentMasters qualification or equivalent (or working towards same)Sustained record of continued professional development/ sustainability-specific qualifications Experience EssentialSignificant experience of managing complex, large-scale and high-profile projectsExperience of delivering of transformation projects, with focus on sustainability Skills/Abilities EssentialAnalytical and data-evaluation skills, with the ability to solve complex problemsStrong grasp of managing project finances and budgets Knowledge EssentialFamiliarity with key project management frameworks and tools Person Specification Education / Qualfications EssentialEducated to degree level or equivalentMasters qualification or equivalent (or working towards same)Sustained record of continued professional development/ sustainability-specific qualifications Experience EssentialSignificant experience of managing complex, large-scale and high-profile projectsExperience of delivering of transformation projects, with focus on sustainability Skills/Abilities EssentialAnalytical and data-evaluation skills, with the ability to solve complex problemsStrong grasp of managing project finances and budgets Knowledge EssentialFamiliarity with key project management frameworks and toolsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameMoorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressMoorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust162 City RoadLondonEC1V 2PDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameMoorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressMoorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust162 City RoadLondonEC1V 2PDUnited KingdomEmployer's website