Sustainability in the NHS - Course Developer and Skills Coach

KnowledgeBrief

8d • Remote

About The Position

This is a permanent, full-time remote role within the UK for a Sustainability in the NHS Course Developer and Skills Coach. The salary is up to £37,500 per annum, dependent on experience, with an immediate start available. The closing date is Monday 19th October, though the advert may close early. The role requires direct experience working within the NHS, specifically in sustainability, procurement, or related operational areas, to adapt an established Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner apprenticeship for NHS and healthcare learners. The successful candidate will also coach apprentices through the program. The role sits within Operations and reports to the Curriculum Team Leader. KnowledgeBrief is an apprenticeship and training provider focused on business management, leadership, digital, and business professional services. They aim to connect learning to real work and foster measurable performance through confident people, modern leadership, and practical capability. They are a values-driven organization emphasizing inspiration, innovation, authenticity, and strong relationships.

Requirements

• Substantial first-hand experience working within an NHS trust, integrated care board, or national NHS body in sustainability, procurement, estates and facilities, operations, or management, with hands-on involvement in net zero or social value activity.
• Experience preparing papers or business cases for senior leaders, boards, or committees and managing budgets, resources, or contracts within NHS governance requirements.
• Understanding of NHS structures and governance, Green Plans, the 2040 and 2045 net zero targets, climate duties under the Health and Care Act 2022, and CQC Well-led expectations on environmental sustainability.
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023, Provider Selection Regime, NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap, supplier Carbon Reduction Plans, and social value; an understanding of how procurement arrangements differ across NHS organisations and functions.
• 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.
• Ability to review and adapt learning materials, check credible evidence, and meet deadlines; experience coaching, training, or developing adults, facilitating workshops, and giving 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 willingness to achieve one.
• Clear communication, confidence with online delivery, strong organisation, and accurate record keeping; GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or an accepted equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Green Plan role, supporting a board-level net zero lead, or working with healthcare suppliers on net zero commitments.
• Familiarity with the Five Case Model, Core20PLUS5, NHS anchor institutions, the NHS 10 Year Health Plan, NHS charities, the NHS Social Value Playbook, Evergreen, or SusQI.
• Experience developing learning resources or delivering apprenticeships; relevant professional membership, assessor, CIPS, NHS leadership, or project management qualifications; experience with learning platforms or e-portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Review and adapt learning cycles, workshops, case studies, and workplace activities for different NHS settings, retaining existing content where it remains relevant.
• Apply NHS sustainability, governance, budgets, commissioning, and procurement knowledge to connect learning with employers’ Green Plans, contracts, and improvement priorities.
• Check NHS policy references and resources for accuracy, work to editorial standards and deadlines, and share subject expertise with colleagues and employer partners.
• Coach adult apprentices through individual learning plans, monthly one-to-one sessions, and relevant workshops, adapting support to their roles and working patterns.
• Monitor progress, provide developmental feedback, and hold reviews with learners and line managers every 6–8 weeks; identify barriers early and agree on practical support.
• Help learners prepare for gateway and end-point assessment, maintain accurate progress and off-the-job learning records, and contribute to programme improvement.
• Follow safeguarding, Prevent, equality, inclusion, funding, and quality requirements, raising concerns promptly.

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Dedicated monthly CPD days on successful completion of probation
• Two weeks’ paid time off over Christmas and New Year on successful completion of probation
• Company sick pay on successful completion of probation
• Opportunities to contribute to cross-team projects and organisational growth
• A remote-first environment with opportunities to connect in person

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level