Location: Hybrid (UK-wide travel across healthcare sites)
Type: Permanent
We’re looking for a highly experienced Senior Social and Environmental Business Partner to lead and shape sustainability across a major healthcare portfolio.
This is a strategic and hands-on role where you’ll act as the go-to expert for sustainability—driving both environmental impact and social value initiatives across a national network of healthcare contracts.
With the chance to influence at all levels—from frontline teams to senior leadership—you’ll play a key role in delivering meaningful, measurable change across the sector.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for sustainability across the healthcare sector
- Develop and implement social and environmental strategies aligned to business and client goals
- Ensure consistent delivery of sustainability practices across multiple contracts
- Own and manage sustainability plans, including performance tracking and reporting
- Support operational teams in achieving sustainability KPIs and contractual commitments
- Build strong relationships with clients as the lead point of contact for sustainability
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in sustainability initiatives
- Stay up to date with UK legislation, NHS targets, and market trends
- Collaborate across functions (operations, HR, procurement, etc.) to embed sustainability
About You
We’re looking for a well-rounded sustainability professional with both environmental and social value expertise.
Essential Experience & Skills:
- 7+ years’ experience in sustainability / ESG / social value roles
- Proven track record delivering environmental and social impact programmes
- Strong knowledge of sustainability frameworks and governance
- Expertise across environmental topics (carbon, energy, waste, water, biodiversity)
- Understanding of UK legislation and regulatory landscape
- Strong data analysis, reporting, and insight generation skills
- Experience managing multiple projects/programmes simultaneously
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Full UK driving licence required due to travel
Desirable:
- Experience within healthcare, NHS, or government contracts
- Background in facilities management or the built environment
The Company
ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors—from healthcare to finance—to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences.
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community.
As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team—we’ll be happy to support you.
Join ISS and be part of something bigger.
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We’re looking for a highly experienced Senior Social and Environmental Business Partner to lead and shape sustainability across a major healthcare portfolio.
This is a strategic and hands-on role where you’ll act as the go-to expert for sustainability—driving both environmental impact and social value initiatives across a national network of healthcare contracts.
With the chance to influence at all levels—from frontline teams to senior leadership—you’ll play a key role in delivering meaningful, measurable change across the sector.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for sustainability across the healthcare sector
- Develop and implement social and environmental strategies aligned to business and client goals
- Ensure consistent delivery of sustainability practices across multiple contracts
- Own and manage sustainability plans, including performance tracking and reporting
- Support operational teams in achieving sustainability KPIs and contractual commitments
- Build strong relationships with clients as the lead point of contact for sustainability
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in sustainability initiatives
- Stay up to date with UK legislation, NHS targets, and market trends
- Collaborate across functions (operations, HR, procurement, etc.) to embed sustainability
About You
We’re looking for a well-rounded sustainability professional with both environmental and social value expertise.
Essential Experience & Skills:
- 7+ years’ experience in sustainability / ESG / social value roles
- Proven track record delivering environmental and social impact programmes
- Strong knowledge of sustainability frameworks and governance
- Expertise across environmental topics (carbon, energy, waste, water, biodiversity)
- Understanding of UK legislation and regulatory landscape
- Strong data analysis, reporting, and insight generation skills
- Experience managing multiple projects/programmes simultaneously
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Full UK driving licence required due to travel
Desirable:
- Experience within healthcare, NHS, or government contracts
- Background in facilities management or the built environment
The Company
ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors—from healthcare to finance—to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences.
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community.
As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team—we’ll be happy to support you.
Join ISS and be part of something bigger.
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