Sustainability Data Analyst
Job summary
Join Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) and play a key role in supporting our commitment to delivering more sustainable healthcare. Serving more than two million people, CLCH is committed to achieving the NHS Net Zero ambition through our Green Plan and our sustainability partnership with West London NHS Trust (WLT).
This is an exciting opportunity to providespecialist data analysis and managementexpertisethat helps shape sustainability initiatives across both organisations.Working collaboratively with colleagues,you will support the collection,analysisand reporting of high-quality sustainability data, enabling informed decision-making and measuring progress towards our environmental goals.
Although employed by CLCH, you will work across both CLCH and West London NHS Trust, with your time shared equally between the two organisations. The role includes working from sites across both Trusts, so the ability to travel between locations using public transport, active travel (such as cycling) or car is important.
If you are passionate about using data to make a positive environmental impact and want to contribute to a greener NHS, we would welcome your application. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Main duties of the job
Working underthe guidanceand directionof the Head of Clean Energy Transition, you will provide specialist analytical support to help deliver the sustainability priorities of both Trusts.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Collecting,validating,analysingand reporting sustainability data across Green Plan priority areas.
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Supporting reporting for both the NHS Carbon Footprint (direct emissions) and NHS Carbon Footprint Plus (supply chain and wider operational emissions).
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Developing andmaintainingaccurate,consistentand reliable data management processes.
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Producing high-quality reports and analysis tomonitorperformance and support evidence-based decision-making.
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Identifyingtrends and opportunities to support continuous improvement in sustainability performance.
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Working collaboratively with colleagues across CLCH and West London NHS Trust to ensure data isaccurate,timelyand meaningful.
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Supporting work programmes prioritised by the Head of Clean Energy Transition, ensuring requests from Senior Sustainability Managers are coordinated effectively and aligned across both organisations.
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Contributing to the successful delivery of the Trusts' Green Plan and NHS Net Zeroobjectivesthrough high-quality analytical support.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. data analysis, statistics, sustainability or related discipline)
- Working knowledge of data management, governance and compliance principles (including GDPR)
- Qualification or training in environmental sustainability or carbon management
- Training or awareness in data governance, information management or data protection
Experience
- Experience working with datasets, including data collection, validation, analysis and reporting
- Experience using analytical tools (e.g. Excel) to develop reports, dashboards or support decision-making
- Experience communicating analytical findings to non-technical audiences
- Experience supporting workstreams or projects through data analysis and monitoring
- Experience working with multiple datasets or systems
- Experience using data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI)
- Experience in healthcare, public sector or sustainability-related environments
- Experience working with environmental, carbon, estates or utilities data
- Experience applying benchmarking approaches across multiple data sources
- Experience supporting energy management assessments
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex data and identify trends, issues and opportunities
- Ability to maintain accurate, structured, standardised and consistent datasets
- Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyse and manipulate data
- Ability to contribute to the development of standardised data processes and a "single source of truth"
- Working knowledge of data quality, governance and compliance requirements
- Awareness of NHS Net Zero targets, carbon reporting or sustainability frameworks
- Awareness of benchmarking approaches and performance monitoring
- Knowledge of NHS reporting systems (e.g. ERIC, PAM)
- Awareness of industry standards such as UKGBC, CIBSE or similar
- Awareness of carbon reporting methodologies including the Green House Gas Protocol, SBTI, TCFD.
Key Attributes
- Interest in and commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impact
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships across teams and organisations
- Willingness and ability to travel between sites as required
- Interest in developing further knowledge in sustainability, carbon reporting and data systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Parson Green Health Care Centre
5-7 Parsons Green
London
SW6 4UL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/