Course Developer, Skills Coach – Sustainability

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Modify the existing Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner apprenticeship tailored for NHS and healthcare learners.

• Evaluate learning materials through the perspective of the NHS, customizing examples, workplace activities, and evidence opportunities while maintaining the apprenticeship standards.

• Collaborate with the Curriculum Development and Sustainability teams.

• Utilize knowledge of NHS structures, local priorities, governance, budgets, commissioning, and procurement to align learning with Green Plans, contracts, and improvement priorities.

• Verify NHS policy references and resources for precision and ensure adherence to editorial standards and deadlines.

• Share subject matter expertise with colleagues and employer partners.

• Guide adult apprentices through individualized learning plans, monthly one-on-one meetings, and relevant workshops.

• Track learner progress, provide constructive feedback, and conduct reviews with learners and line managers every 6–8 weeks.

• Recognize barriers early and agree on practical support.

• Assist learners in preparing for gateway and end-point assessments.

• Keep accurate records of progress and off-the-job learning.

• Contribute to the enhancement of the program.

• Adhere to safeguarding, Prevent, equality, inclusion, funding, and quality requirements, raising concerns promptly.

• Report to the Curriculum Team Leader within Operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Significant firsthand experience in an NHS trust, integrated care board, or national NHS body in sustainability, procurement, estates and facilities, operations, or management.

• Direct involvement in net zero or social value initiatives.

• Experience in preparing papers or business cases for senior leaders, boards, or committees.

• Proven experience managing budgets, resources, or contracts in line with NHS governance requirements.

• Knowledge of NHS structures and governance, Green Plans, the 2040 and 2045 net zero targets, climate responsibilities under the Health and Care Act 2022, and CQC Well-led expectations regarding environmental sustainability.

• Familiarity with the Procurement Act 2023, Provider Selection Regime, NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap, supplier Carbon Reduction Plans, and social value.

• Awareness of sustainability across healthcare estates, energy, clinical waste, medicines, anaesthetic gases, travel, food, digital services, and lower-carbon care pathways.

• Understanding of corporate responsibility and sustainability, including ESG, sustainability frameworks, GHG Protocol scopes, reporting standards, stakeholder theory, and risk management.

• Capability to review and modify learning materials, verify credible evidence, and meet deadlines.

• Experience in coaching, training, or developing adults, facilitating workshops, and providing feedback.

• A relevant degree in health management, environmental management, sustainability, business, or procurement, or equivalent professional experience.

• A teaching or training qualification such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, or a willingness to obtain one.

• Strong communication skills, confidence in online delivery, excellent organizational abilities, and precise record-keeping.

• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or an accepted equivalent.

• Offers are subject to right-to-work, reference, and DBS checks where applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• 5.6 weeks of annual leave.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

• Dedicated monthly CPD days upon successful completion of probation.

• Two weeks of paid time off during Christmas and New Year after successful completion of probation.

• Company sick pay after successful completion of probation.

• Opportunities to contribute to interdisciplinary projects and organizational growth.

• A remote-first work environment with chances to connect in person.

• Pre-employment checks including right to work, references, and DBS checks where applicable.

• Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.