Sustainability Programme Lead

Job overview

This role is responsible for development, delivery and implementation of the ICS Green Plan and other complementary governance to meet the needs of the NHS’ Net Zero target, in accordance with local, national, regulatory targets and compliance.

The post holder will develop the ICS Green action plan, outlining deliverables that will raise awareness throughout the ICB and will be adopted by employees and embedded throughout the ICB. They will work with portfolio and directorate leads, to support and enable senior managers, clinicians, partners and portfolio directors to deliver the action plan.

The role is responsible for developing and implementing the Green Plan, alongside other areas of governance and policy and other supporting strategies, with consideration of the national Greener NHS Policy and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and identify resources needed to enable programme delivery.

The post holder will develop and identify actions for an Action Delivery Plan to support new policies and strategies that underpin the NHS’s Net Zero work.

The Sustainability lead will promote, lead and raise awareness on any activities, campaigns or projects that may arise from the action plan.

The post holder will providing technical expertise on Environmental & Sustainable Management, ensuring that the ICB/S is compliant with Environmental Legislation and will apply for any potential funding opportunities that will benefit the ICB and system partners.

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 The post holder will contribute to achieving the key purpose of the ICB:

•         Improving outcomes in population health and healthcare

•         Tackling inequalities in outcomes experience and access

•         Enhancing productivity and value for money

•         Helping the NHS support broader social and economic development.

Leading on project development, delivery and management of all Sustainable Development projects. E.g., Behaviour change projects, marketing campaigns, capital projects, and supporting other change management practices to improve efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and to improve social value.

The post holder will use developed persuasion and negotiation skills to ensure that there is appropriate buy-in and engagement across programmes. 

The Transformation Programme Lead will line manage the post of Transformation Manager and other direct reports.

The post holder will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across to ensure effective management of interdependencies and delivery of objectives.

Working for our organisation

The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for planning functions; managing the NHS budget and arranging the provision of health services in the geographical area.

 Location          Home based/hybrid working (most of posts).  

Travel on occasions to a Hub location with at least 1 days notice

 New starters are expected to collect IT equipment, from offices in Stoke-on-Trent, and if based at home are required to have appropriate desk/chair/ relevant equipment in compliance with DSE regulations

 Posts at Band 8c and above, will take part in the On-call rota, flexible over 7 days, supporting the System Control Centre, with full training provided.

 Unconscious Bias/Invisible Disability Training and Equality Induction are mandatory.

 Interviews may take place via MS Teams or in person

We promote a compassionate and inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The ICB embrace the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of their age, disability, gender re-assignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation.  It’s important that our workforce reflects the diversity of communities as much as possible.