Job vacancy: Estates Environment Support, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Fulwood, Preston

Job summary

Main area: Estates
Grade: Band 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 438-PB3943

Employer: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Preston Hospital (main base) but travel to other Trust sites also required
Town: Fulwood, Preston
Salary: £27,485 - £30,162 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/03/2026 23:59
Interview date: 31/03/2026

Estates Environment Support

Band 4

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative person to work directly with the Trust Waste Minimisation Officer and members of the Estates Team in providing day to day and specialist project support. The role will be mainly based in the Estates Department at the Royal Preston Hospital site, but may also involve visiting other Trust sites including Chorley Hospital, Preston Business Centre and smaller clinical premises.

The Trust has a significant green agenda including the implementation of a Green Plan, Net Zero Carbon Delivery Plan and Waste Strategy. We need you to help us make a difference and meet our green targets, so it is essential that you have both enthusiasm for and some knowledge of, sustainability and the environment.

Your duties will include general administration, liaising with various clinical and non-clinical departments, external customers of the Trust’s Waste Transfer Station, contractors and suppliers. You will be responsible for maintaining waste management records and training systems, along with producing regular waste production data and reports. We also require you to establish and maintain auditing/monitoring systems for waste, as well as carrying out some waste management audits across the organisation.

You must demonstrate flexible working, excellent communication skills and be very organised and methodical. You will be expected to work both in an office environment and a clinical environment when visiting wards and departments. As some of our waste storage facilities are external, you will also be required to carry out some work outdoors.

You will be part of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one of the biggest and highest performing trusts in the North West; an organisation that provides many specialist tertiary services, delivers award-winning teaching and development programmes, leads national and international clinical trials and research studies, and always gives excellent care with compassion - you will have an unparalleled opportunity to learn, grow and flourish in a supportive and innovative environment, and work with some of the UK’s leading healthcare experts.

For an informal discussion, please contact Sian Fisher – Waste Minimisation Officer on 01772 524095 or 07850 907384.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential criteria

At least 5 GCSEs including Maths and English, at C grade or above

Desirable criteria

ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
Shorthand qualification 100 wpm
RSA II or equivalent, plus relevant practical experience
A recognised qualification in an business and/or environmental related subject OR a minimum of 3 years practical/relevant experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

Previous experience of working within the NHS
Confident and efficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet
Experience of providing a comprehensive administrative service
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development
Carrying out auditing and monitoring of activities across large and multiple sites
Implementation of new systems and procedures in a healthcare environment (project work).
Experience of liaising with external suppliers, finance and procurement departments regarding invoice queries, orders, payments

Desirable criteria

Experience of using IT databases (MS Access/Oracle)
Experienced and competent minute/note taking
Assist in the management of budgets
Previous experience of managing complicated legal paperwork and record keeping systems
Operational knowledge and experience in waste management and/or sustainability.

Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we’re looking forward to receiving your application. You should be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received so it would be best to apply as soon as you can. We’ll contact you by e-mail to update you on the progress of your application so please check the e-mail account that you applied from (including spam/junk) regularly.

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