Sustainability Social Value Impact Officer

Working under the direction of the Sustainability and Social Value Lead, the post holder supports the delivery, monitoring and communication of initiatives aligned to the Trust's sustainability ambitions, social value commitments and the Healthier Futures Programme. The role supports implementation of sustainability actions including waste reduction, responsible resource use, carbon reduction, green travel and NHS Net Zero requirements. This includes data collection, project tracking, staff engagement and supporting teams to adopt sustainable practices.

The post holder also supports social value delivery by helping map evidence and contribute to community benefit initiatives such as volunteering, local recruitment, community engagement, local supplier activity and inclusive wellbeing projects. In addition, the role provides coordination and administrative support to transport work streams, including promoting sustainable travel and maintaining patient and courier transport data.

The post supports delivery of the Trust's Environmental and Social Responsibility Plan through coordinated project activity. It manages tasks, meetings and working groups and supports allocated work streams. It prepares reports, papers, presentations, and briefings for Trust committees, tracks progress against sustainability and social value KPIs and maintains auditable records. It delivers staff engagement, awareness campaigns and training to promote sustainable and socially responsible working practices across clinical and non‑clinical teams.

It supports communications including digital content, newsletters, event materials and recognition campaigns, and gathers evidence and feedback to support improvement. It supports the delivery of social value initiatives that improve community wellbeing, employment pathways, volunteering, skills development and local economic benefit. It works with procurement colleagues to embed social value within contracts and supplier activity, and supports relationships with community partners and local authorities.

Collect and manage social value data, supporting dashboards and reporting. Provide administrative and operational support to Trust transport services, including coordination of patient and courier transport, maintaining records and supporting service communications. Report to the Sustainability and Social Value Lead, ensure compliance with Trust and NHS requirements, and maintain professional development through appraisal and training. Supports delivery of Trust sustainability, social value and transport programmes through coordination, reporting and engagement.

• Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. Candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK are strongly advised to check the Government website for up to date and job specific information. The salary threshold for sponsorship is £25,000 for Health and Care Visas and £41,700 (with limited exceptions) for Skilled Worker visas. The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet these immigration rules.
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• We actively promote flexible working so please discuss any requirements you may have with us.
• Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.
• All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account. Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
• Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.
• Appointments are subject to a 6‑month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3‑month probationary period.
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• We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
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