Environment Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Environment Manager to join our team based nationally with flexible working. The salary on offer is from £43,000 per annum. This is a full time, 12-month fixed term contract.

About the role: The Environment Manager is a key role within the Environment team. The scope of this role covers environmental sustainability (ESG) and nature and biodiversity. The role of Environment Manager will report into the Senior Environment Compliance Manager and will also line manage the Environment Advisor.

What you will bring to the role:

• Lead the implementation of NHSPSs Scope 3 and Carbon Footprint Plus strategy, working across the Energy & Environment function and the wider business.
• Develop and Implement NHSPS Corporate Sustainability and Sustainable Procurement strategies and policies.
• Work with stakeholders across the business to establish and improve our responsible procurement framework, policies and procedures.
• Define energy and environment social value requirements and collaborate with the Social Impact Team and the Procurement team to ensure effective process implementation.
• Lead team in the development of TNFD (Taskforce for Nature Related Financial Disclosures) and BNG.
• Establish NHSPS sustainability framework in line with ESG requirements.
• Setting applicable ESG KPIs.
• Collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver on the ESG strategy.
• Explore circular economy opportunities, life cycle assessments and internal and external facing social value.
• Ensure NHSPS meets its environmental policy requirements and improves its environmental performance.
• Support the Senior Environmental Compliance Manager to develop environmentally related strategies, goals and projects.
• Ensure the company adheres to all relevant environmental legislation and regulatory requirements as well as support local functions and directorates in fulfilling their obligations.
• Managing any other related project deliverables.
• Line manages the Environment Advisor.
• Oversee the implementation of GIS baselining for biodiversity across the estate.
• Ensure the NHSPS Green Plan objectives are being progressed.

What we can offer you: We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer: 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave. A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities. Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework. Company-wide Colleague Referral Scheme. SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%. A range of flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme. We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.

An organisation with a passion… We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it’s important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference. We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.

For full details of the role, please see the attached role profile. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.