Sustainability in the NHS - Course Developer & Skills Coach

KnowledgeBrief

6d • Remote

About The Position

KnowledgeBrief is seeking a Course Developer and Skills Coach to adapt its established Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner apprenticeship for NHS and healthcare learners, then coach apprentices throughout the programme. Development is planned from early 2027, with a proposed spring launch. The course framework and core curriculum are already in place.

Working with the Curriculum Development and Sustainability teams, the role reviews and adapts curriculum content through an NHS lens, including examples, workplace activities and evidence opportunities, while retaining the apprenticeship standard and its knowledge, skills and behaviours. The postholder uses knowledge of NHS structures, local priorities and procurement arrangements to help learners apply the programme in their trust, integrated care board or department.

The role sits within Operations and reports to the Curriculum Team Leader. It may suit someone currently working in NHS sustainability, procurement, estates, operations or management who wants to move into learning and coaching. KnowledgeBrief will support the successful candidate to develop apprenticeship delivery and coaching skills. The position is permanent, full-time and remote within the UK, with a salary of up to £37,500 per annum depending on experience. An immediate start is available.

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, including 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 knowledge of NHS sustainability, governance, budgets, commissioning and procurement to connect learning with employers’ Green Plans, contracts and improvement priorities.
• Check NHS policy references and resources for accuracy, meet 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 learner progress, provide developmental feedback and hold reviews with learners and line managers every 6–8 weeks; identify barriers early and agree 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 an 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.
• Remote-first environment with opportunities to connect in person.
• Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

What This Job Offers

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