Sustainability & Energy Specialist
Who Are We?
The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. We have five sites providing specialist education, adult day services, residential care and independent supported living to our service users. Our sites are based in Forest Hall, Killingworth, Jesmond, Newcastle City Centre and North Shields.
We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.
The Role
The Sustainability specialist will be a key hands-on role, helping to shape and embed a culture of sustainability working alongside colleagues to drive forward our sustainability agenda. This will involve supporting the organisation’s commitment to environmental responsibility, carbon reduction, energy efficiency, and social value ensuring compliance with legislation and improving performance. Working within the Estates Team, the postholder will work with managers and local service champions helping them to set up sustainability initiatives across the Foundation’s sites, as they engage staff, students, and stakeholders in sustainable practices.
Key duties will include identifying and responding to emerging environmental risks, supporting the development of long term de-carbonisation pathways, helping to ensure sustainable ways of tracking and disposing of equipment used by front-line teams, ensuring sustainability considerations are integrated into strategic and operational decision making. The role will contribute expert insight to projects, policies, and organisational planning, helping to future proof the Foundation’s estates, improve resilience, and enhance environmental performance.
The postholder will work closely with the Foundation’s Health, Safety and Environment manager in setting the annual sustainability plan. The Sustainability Coordinator will act as a key liaison between internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies - promoting best practice, strengthening collaboration, and ensuring the Foundation remains aligned with current and future sustainability standards. The postholder will champion continuous improvement, support innovation, and help deliver meaningful social value outcomes that reflect the Foundation’s mission, values, and commitment to inclusive practice.
Please click here for a Job Description.
If you would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Ashley Tilmouth, Head of Estates and Facilities, by emailing ashley.tilmouth@percyhedley.org.uk
Why Work for US
We also offer the following benefits to staff:
· 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
· Loyalty awards starting at 2 years’ service
· Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
· Contributory Pension Scheme
· Induction and ongoing training
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
· Access to Blue Light Card
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)
Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/work-with-us/
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.
Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020 & 2023) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.
As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.
Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy:
This advert will close at midnight on Wednesday 1st July.
