Job summary
- Main area
- Sustainability
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 23 months (Secondment cover - ending June 2028.)
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 390-COR-SO-5906
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff On Sea
- Salary
- £32,073 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Sustainability Coordinator
Band 5
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Sustainability Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Sustainability Team within the Corporate Services division at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
Reporting to the Head of Sustainability, you will play a key role in driving the Trust’s sustainability agenda, supporting the delivery of the Board-approved Green Plan and Travel Plan. The team is responsible for improving energy efficiency, environmental performance, and sustainability outcomes across the Trust, including carbon reduction initiatives, sustainable travel, waste management, and biodiversity.
As Sustainability Coordinator, you will lead the implementation of sustainability initiatives across the organisation, using data, bench-marking tools, and analytical approaches to identify opportunities for improvement and track progress. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners, including statutory bodies, supply chain, procurement, waste services, and transport providers, to ensure effective and compliant service delivery.
You will also provide strategic and operational support, helping to embed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles across the Trust while identifying opportunities for resource efficiency and cost savings.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and driven individual passionate about sustainability to make a real impact within a forward-thinking healthcare organisation.
The base site is Southend, but cross-site working is required.
Main duties of the job
Support delivery of the Trust’s sustainability agenda by collecting, validating and reporting accurate data to monitor progress against the Green Plan.
Analyse and interpret sustainability metrics to identify trends, opportunities for improvement and resource efficiency savings.
Engage with stakeholders across the Trust and wider system, including clinicians, managers, site leads and external partners, to support sustainability initiatives.
Collaborate closely with the Sustainability Team and MSE Integrated Care System (ICS) to align local and system‑wide objectives.
Maintain and update relevant sections of the sustainability workplan, including tracking progress, achievements and emerging project opportunities.
Lead and support projects with a specific focus on travel planning and sustainable transport initiatives.
Promote awareness and engagement in sustainability practices across departments, encouraging behavioural change and innovation.
Contribute to the development of new ideas and initiatives to reduce environmental impact and improve efficiency across the organisation.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.
We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in science, environmental management or engineering; holds an alternative acceptable qualification and appropriate relevant experience
- Member of a relevant professional body or institute, e.g. Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), or member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development in the field of environmental or sustainable management
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience (or interest) in Travel
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of environmental sustainability practice
- Thorough understanding of carbon management footprint targets in the NHS and operational experience of delivering these
- Demonstrable operational experience of environmental sustainability and/or carbon management services
- Extensive knowledge of practical sustainability issues as applied to a large complex estate
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Becky Jones
- Job title
- Head of Sustainability
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 443 0002
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