Senior Sustainability Manager

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

Are you passionate about creating a more sustainable future and making a lasting impact on healthcare? We are looking for an experienced sustainability professional to lead our environmental sustainability programme and help deliver our carbon reduction ambitions in line with the NHS Net Zero commitment.

This is an exciting opportunity to build on the strong progress already made through our Green Plan while shaping the next phase of our sustainability journey. Working closely with the Director of Sustainability, you will lead strategic projects, influence change across the organisation, and support colleagues to embed sustainable practices into everyday decision-making.

You will also line manage one or more members of our joint Sustainability Team, helping to foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.

As part of a strategic sustainability partnership between Central London Community Healthcare and West London NHS Trust, you will work across organisational boundaries to deliver shared priorities and maximise environmental impact.

If you are an engaging leader with strong programme management skills and a passion for sustainability, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You will lead and coordinate the Trust's environmental sustainability programme across the Greener NHS priorities, including:

• Workforce and system leadership
• Net zero clinical transformation
• Digital transformation
• Travel and transport
• Estates and facilities
• Medicines
• Supply chain and procurement
• Food and nutrition
• Climate adaptation

Working across approximately 90 community sites, you will:

• Lead and deliver sustainability projects that support the Trust's Green Plan and NHS Net Zero ambitions.
• Build strong relationships with clinical and corporate teams to embed sustainable practices across services.
• Coordinate work across departments, ensuring programmes are delivered effectively and aligned with organisational priorities.
• Work closely with colleagues at West London NHS Trust to deliver shared workstreams and ensure a consistent approach across both organisations.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to members of the Sustainability Team.

Strong project management, communication and relationship-building skills are essential. Experience in healthcare is beneficial but not essential, and we welcome applicants who can demonstrate transferable sustainability expertise. The role includes travel between Trust sites, so flexibility is important.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your well-being matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person specification

Education/Qualification

Essential criteria

• Qualified to a Masters degree level in environmental management, geography or other relevant degree, or has equivalent relevant experience with additional training and/or Qualification

Desirable criteria

• IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management or equivalent.
• Prince project management certificate or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of successful management of a green sustainability programme in a large complex organisation
• Experience of effective planning and project management reporting
• Experience delivering successful environmental behavior change marketing exercises
• A proven track record of delivering outcomes through leading, influencing, motivating, managing and empowering multi-disciplinary teams and across professional boundaries.
• Experience of effective progress reporting
• Experience of carbon footprint reporting.
• Experience of leading and working across multiple organisations to deliver a joint programme
• Experience of developing partnership working with third-party organisations to mutual benefit.
• Evidence of successful budget management
• Evidence of effective people management and development of staff

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in the NHS or healthcare sector

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Detailed knowledge of the global and national sustainability agenda
• Knowledge of the structure and functioning of the NHS, the Greener NHS Programme and NHS Net Zero Plan
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to develop an effective communications programme
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly in a manner appropriate to the audience. Including having to communicate difficult messages about trade-offs between priorities and where targets have not been achieved.
• Report writing skills
• Staff management skills
• Strong leadership style that enthuses and inspires others.
• Budget and financial management skills
• Effective data skills
• Project management skills
• Use of Microsoft tools

Other

Essential criteria

• Committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close early. Please apply promptly if you meet the Person Specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted. Interview details will be emailed after the closing date - please check your inbox regularly.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
  
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
  
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk