Job summary Join our Environment and Sustainability Team at NHSBSA as an Environment Advisor.This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to support the development and delivery of the NHSBSA Environment Strategy and action plan.You will lead on key aspects including the maintenance and enhancement of our organisation-wide Environmental Management System certified to ISO14001.You will work alongside multiple teams across the NHSBSA to drive environmental improvements and have the opportunity to shape and oversee the organisation's carbon management plan.
Main duties of the job Support the Environment and Sustainability Lead in the development and delivery of the NHSBSA environment in partnership with the Estates Senior Management Team to design and oversee the organisations carbon management plan.Maintain and enhance the NHSBSA's Environmental Management System (EMS).Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, government mandate and proceduresDevelop and implement environment and sustainability policies, procedures, guidance and systemsDevelop the NHSBSA environmental reporting framework to measure and monitor the performance of NHSBSA environmental targets, and oversee the organisation's reporting regimes.Provide relevant insight and critical analysis related to the NHSBSAs Environment Strategy and key impacts About us Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.
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Job description Job responsibilities As an Environment Advisor, you will be responsible for managing an Environmental Management System, understanding environmental legal requirements and central government mandates, developing and implementing a carbon management plan, and working alongside estates teams on carbon management.You will also have knowledge and experience of carbon accounting and measuring/monitoring environmental performance.
You will also be responsible for implementing and reporting against central government mandates such as the Greening Government Commitments.Please review the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities for the role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience/qualification) in a relevant subject Evidence of on-going continuing professional development Desirable Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject IEMA or other equivalent membership of professional body.
Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of environment and sustainability, law, policies and standards.
Working knowledge and understanding of best practice relating to environment and sustainability Working knowledge of Environmental Management Systems ( ISO 14001).
Working knowledge of carbon accounting standards and greenhouse gas emission reduction Ability to assess potential legal risks and problems and make sound judgements around issues that may have an adverse effect on the business from environment and sustainability perspectives.
Experience of chairing meetings and large forums Excellent communication skills: ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues, managers, and external organisations.
Strong influencing, negotiating and conflict management skills - able to challenge managers and staff.
Good report writing and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and programmes of work Proactive, confident, enthusiastic, and ability to use initiative.
Ability to use evidence-based practice to develop solutions to meet business need.
Able to use initiative, multi-task and prioritise diverse workload and work to deadlines.
Ability to be responsible and accountable for decision making.
Desirable Understanding of Greening Government Commitments and other central government environment and sustainability policy Knowledge of social value Experience Essential Experience in an Environment role, working in a customer-focused environment interpreting relevant policy, standards and best practice.
Experience of advising, influencing and working with colleagues and managers (, environmental management, waste management and carbon management) Experience of carbon accounting and developing greenhouse gas emission reduction initiatives.
Experience of developing and implementing programmes of work and initiatives Experience of chairing meetings, large forums and networks.
Project management experience such as delivering objectives and aims set out in delivery/action plans.
Data analysis: using an evidence-based approach to underpin decision making, to make improvements and recommendations.
Desirable Experience of establishing and managing relationships with external organisations.
Experience of contract management or working with commercial teams Experience of managing change.
Experience of developing and delivering training