Job Description
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Name: Matthew Quinton
Position: Environment Manager (Sustainability & Waste)
Email: matthew.quinton1@nhs.net
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Shortlisting Date: 07/08/2026
Interview Date: 21/08/2026
Job Summary
Are you motivated to help Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust achieve its net zero ambition and become one of the greenest Trusts in the UK? Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional individual to join our Estates & Facilities Division as a Sustainability Coordinator on a fixed term contract until the 31st march 2027. This is a Trust-wide role that plays a key part in delivering our commitment to Net Zero and environmental sustainability through the implementation of the LTHT Green Plan. As the Sustainability Coordinator, you will support the Environment Team in implementing a coordinated, Trust-wide approach to sustainability. You will assist in the management and monitoring of:
Through efficient environmental management, you will help drive reduced resource use, lower costs, and improved patient and staff experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop and extend specialised skills and knowledge in environmental management and sustainability within a large NHS provider organisation. |
Why you should join our Team
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnership’s ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.
What you will bring to the role
The Sustainability Co-ordinator will work within the Environment Team to co-ordinate a Trust wide approach to Net Zero and sustainability issues, through implementation of the LTHT Green Plan Sustainable Action Plan.
To assist the Environment Team in the implementation of policies and strategies that will achieve national, local and trust wide Net Zero and sustainability targets including the elements of Carbon Footprint, Energy, Water, Waste, Travel and Transport, Procurement and Green Space and Biodiversity.
Provide on-going support to the Environment Team to ensure compliance with legislation, codes of practice and sector guidance.
Liaising with staff and suppliers to collate, analyse and interpret data, assisting the Environment Team Department managers to make recommendations to improve the sustainability of the Trusts service provision.
Provide support to the Environment Team with the development of schemes/bids/business cases for obtaining local and central funding.
Support with delivery of projects relating to Net Zero and sustainability.
Support the Environment Team to deliver engagement and communication initiatives.
Champion the Net Zero and sustainability agenda, driving forward the Trusts green credentials.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.