Estates Net Zero Delivery Manager

To provide senior leadership to a specialised team of Sustainability Engineers and Project Managers in the production and delivery of the Estates Decarbonisation Strategy, meeting the ambitions of the Trust Climate Emergency Declaration, for Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust Estate, including the RVI, Freeman and various Community Estates, in line with the NHS Estates Net Zero Delivery Plan. Work closely with existing stakeholders, both internally and externally to the Directorate, including the Estates Energy Management and Estates Operation & Maintenance Teams, to develop work packages in line with the agreed Decarbonisation Strategy identifying potential funding sources, producing suitable business cases and funding bids, managing the application process and ultimately delivering projects on site. Work with the Capital Delivery Team to ensure that all capital projects are delivered in line with the aims of the Estates Decarbonisation Strategy, providing advice and guidance as required, whilst understanding potentially conflicting Operational demands. Work in collaboration with the Estates Energy Team to manage a programme of regular energy related audit to support the identification/prioritisation of potential schemes, monitor progress against targets and support the development of Business Cases and reports. Support the Estates Energy Team in the delivery of regular reports outlining progress against Estates decarbonisation targets and carbon saving projects, using various means of communications, to ensure that the organisation and wider community are aware of the action being taken in support of the Trusts Climate Emergency Declaration. To actively support the development and delivery of the Estates strategy including the production of site-specific decarbonisation plans with a particular focus on ensuring plans reflect the detail of the Estates Decarbonisation Strategy. Proactively manage delegated budgets in line with Trust Standing Financial Instructions, including the procurement of materials and services, ensuring that cost improvement is embedded within the financial management process. To author and manage various Estates related policies and procedures as they related to the field of work. Act as liaison with third party organisations such as the Department of Health, NHS Estates, Building Control, Environment Agency, Salix, Local Authorities etc. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.