Wakefield
B- 29,789 to 39,273
12 month Fixed Term Contract

Our client is a public sector organization. They are currently recruiting a Carbon Management Specialist to work within their Finance/Fleet & Equipment Division. The organization already has a board approved plan, which mirrors a national NHS report called, "saving carbon, improving health".

You will be responsible for the management of the Trust carbon footprint, working closely with the carbon trust, developing a robust project & implementation plan to reduce their carbon footprint.

You will be involved in:

• Production, implementation and monitoring of climate related strategy documents and action plans
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information to audiences with differing levels of understanding and differing expectations.
• Working with internal stakeholders (Directors, Non Executives Assistant Directors other Senior Managers, Front Line Staff and Staff Representatives) to understand their needs and perspectives in regard to managing & reducing the Trust carbon footprint.
• Establish Strategic Key Performance Indicators. This must measure all aspects of carbon management & effects and must demonstrate the achievement of required service objectives / targets. They must demonstrate value for money (VFM).
• In depth knowledge of the causes and implications of climate change
• In depth knowledge of methods and options to mitigate carbon dioxide emissions within the transport, business and domestic sectors
• In depth knowledge of the management of carbon emissions within a large organisation
• In depth knowledge of methods and options to adapt businesses and organisations to the predicted effects of climate change
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Knowledge of sustainable construction/building issues and assessment methods.
• Management of carbon emissions within a large organisation
• Leader of successful project teams

In order to be considered for this role you should have:

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience within a large organization
• Can demonstrate achievement of successfully introducing and managing change programmes
• Can demonstrate successful business planning and experience of performance management.
• Strong project management skills.

Skills and Abilities:

• Can evidence innovative and strategic thinking ability
• Has the ability to establish good working relations with internal and external stakeholders
• Has strong analytical, numerical and critical reasoning skills and capable of effective problem solving
• Ability to translated strategic goals into effective and achievable operational plans and capable of monitoring their progress and outcomes.

Knowledge/Educational Achievements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with a post-graduate qualification/experience in Environmental Science or equivalent.
• Can demonstrate continuous professional development and is committed to further
• development
• Has current knowledge of the national NHS context
• Has specialist knowledge & expertise preferably in commercial and public sector
• Knowledge of effective project and change management techniques

If you are interested in this role and have relevant skills and experience, please forward your CV to angela.newton@absolutesalesjobs.com.