Sustainability Manager

Job summaryWorking with our Estates, Facilities and Sustainability team, you'll lead important work that helps reduce environmental impact and supports a healthier future for our communities. You'll play a key role in delivering our Green Plan, helping the organisation achieve its sustainability and net zero goals while ensuring services continue to meet the needs of patients and colleagues. This is a varied role where you'll work with teams across the organisation and external partners to turn sustainability ambitions into practical action. You'll provide expert advice, lead improvement projects, monitor environmental performance and help embed sustainable ways of working.Main duties of the jobWhat you'll do:Lead the development and delivery of the organisation's Green Plan and sustainability programmeProvide specialist advice on sustainability, environmental management and net zero initiativesAnalyse environmental data and produce reports that support informed decision-makingWork with stakeholders to deliver carbon reduction, energy efficiency and waste improvement projectsManage and support sustainability team members while promoting a positive learning cultureWhat we're looking for:A degree or equivalent experience in sustainability, environmental management or a related fieldExperience delivering sustainability initiatives within a complex organisationStrong communication skills and the ability to influence and engage a wide range of peopleKnowledge of environmental legislation, carbon reporting and sustainability best practiceA proactive approach, with the ability to analyse information and drive positive change We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute About usAt CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.DetailsDate posted19 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year pa/pr ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number810-8349170Job locationsCHCP Business Support Centre5 Beacon WayHullHU3 4AEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job for more information. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job for more information.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialEducated to degree level in a relevant subject, or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of specialist knowledge acquired through education, training and substantial relevant experienceSpecialist sustainability, environmental or energy management training, qualification or equivalent demonstrable experienceMembership of a relevant professional body, such as IEMA, the Energy Managers Association, CIWM or an equivalent body or willingness to attainEvidence of continuing professional development relevant to sustainability, energy, waste management or environmental managementDesirableRelevant postgraduate qualificationRelevant project or programme-management qualification Knowledge EssentialIn-depth specialist knowledge of sustainability, energy and environmental-management principles and practiceIn-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant UK environmental and energy legislationKnowledge of the NHS sustainability agenda, national net zero requirements and relevant NHS contractual expectationsKnowledge of the environmental effects of organisational operations and service deliveryKnowledge of carbon accounting, environmental performance monitoring and sustainability reporting principlesKnowledge of energy management and energy efficiency principlesKnowledge of project and programme management principlesKnowledge of financial appraisal, project costing, benefits assessment and return-on-investment principlesKnowledge of climate-change mitigation and adaptationKnowledge of sustainability considerations within construction, estates and refurbishment activityDesirableKnowledge of relevant environmental management systems or accreditation standardsTrack record of successfully delivering sustainability projects with demonstrable service or quality improvement and financial benefitsKnowledge of sustainability targets and reporting requirements e.g Delivering a Net Zero NHS, Net Zero Travel and Transport Strategy, Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme and Streamlined Energy and Carbon ReportingKnowledge of NHS Health Technical Memorandi (e.g HTM 07-01) Experience EssentialSignificant relevant experience in sustainability, energy, environmental management, Waste Management or a closely related fieldExperience of applying specialist sustainability procedures and practices within a complex organisationExperience of producing reports or presentationsExperience of managing and manipulating data using spreadsheetsExperience of developing or implementing organisational policies, strategies, plans or proceduresExperience of analysing complex environmental, energy or sustainability information and developing recommendationsExperience of working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholdersExperience of producing complex reports, briefings and presentations for senior or non-specialist audiencesExperience of leading organisational change or service improvement involving multiple teams or servicesExperience of developing and monitoring performance indicators and reporting progress against objectivesExperience of contributing to project costing, benefits analysis, business cases or return-on investment assessmentsDesirableExperience of undertaking or coordinating energy, environmental or sustainability surveys and producing action plansTrack record of developing and delivering sustainability, energy or carbon-reduction programmesExperience of working with budgetsExperience of performance management and achievement of challenging targets Person Specification Qualifications EssentialEducated to degree level in a relevant subject, or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of specialist knowledge acquired through education, training and substantial relevant experienceSpecialist sustainability, environmental or energy management training, qualification or equivalent demonstrable experienceMembership of a relevant professional body, such as IEMA, the Energy Managers Association, CIWM or an equivalent body or willingness to attainEvidence of continuing professional development relevant to sustainability, energy, waste management or environmental managementDesirableRelevant postgraduate qualificationRelevant project or programme-management qualification Knowledge EssentialIn-depth specialist knowledge of sustainability, energy and environmental-management principles and practiceIn-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant UK environmental and energy legislationKnowledge of the NHS sustainability agenda, national net zero requirements and relevant NHS contractual expectationsKnowledge of the environmental effects of organisational operations and service deliveryKnowledge of carbon accounting, environmental performance monitoring and sustainability reporting principlesKnowledge of energy management and energy efficiency principlesKnowledge of project and programme management principlesKnowledge of financial appraisal, project costing, benefits assessment and return-on-investment principlesKnowledge of climate-change mitigation and adaptationKnowledge of sustainability considerations within construction, estates and refurbishment activityDesirableKnowledge of relevant environmental management systems or accreditation standardsTrack record of successfully delivering sustainability projects with demonstrable service or quality improvement and financial benefitsKnowledge of sustainability targets and reporting requirements e.g Delivering a Net Zero NHS, Net Zero Travel and Transport Strategy, Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme and Streamlined Energy and Carbon ReportingKnowledge of NHS Health Technical Memorandi (e.g HTM 07-01) Experience EssentialSignificant relevant experience in sustainability, energy, environmental management, Waste Management or a closely related fieldExperience of applying specialist sustainability procedures and practices within a complex organisationExperience of producing reports or presentationsExperience of managing and manipulating data using spreadsheetsExperience of developing or implementing organisational policies, strategies, plans or proceduresExperience of analysing complex environmental, energy or sustainability information and developing recommendationsExperience of working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholdersExperience of producing complex reports, briefings and presentations for senior or non-specialist audiencesExperience of leading organisational change or service improvement involving multiple teams or servicesExperience of developing and monitoring performance indicators and reporting progress against objectivesExperience of contributing to project costing, benefits analysis, business cases or return-on investment assessmentsDesirableExperience of undertaking or coordinating energy, environmental or sustainability surveys and producing action plansTrack record of developing and delivering sustainability, energy or carbon-reduction programmesExperience of working with budgetsExperience of performance management and achievement of challenging targetsDisclosure 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).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCity Health Care Partnership CICAddressCHCP Business Support Centre5 Beacon WayHullHU3 4AEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCity Health Care Partnership CICAddressCHCP Business Support Centre5 Beacon WayHullHU3 4AEUnited KingdomEmployer's website