| Job Title | BSG Sustainability Lead |
| Reports to | BSG President and BSG Chief Executive |
| Other Regular Relationships | Environmental Sustainability Project Manager, BSG Higher Committees, BSG Executive, Council and BSG Office Team |
| Scope | Three year appointment, un-numerated |
| Overall Purpose of the Job | To lead the strategic planning and delivery of the BSG environmental sustainability agenda |
KEY OBJECTIVES - The BSG Sustainability Lead is an established BSG Officer role, reporting to the BSG Council and CSSC
- This is an important role that continues to shape the BSG response to the NHS net-zero aims.
MAIN DUTIES, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - To chair the sustainability working group on behalf of the BSG
- To lead the regular review and publication of the BSG Climate Change and Sustainability strategy
- To provide regular updates on progress against the strategy to the BSG Executive
- To represent the BSG at relevant meetings related to environmental sustainability
- To ensure that progress in the area of sustainability is appropriately communicated to members and partners, for example via website updates, newsletters and webinars
- To lead on the design and delivery of conference content relating to sustainability
- To build a national and international network for stakeholders in gastroenterology and hepatology in environmental sustainability
- To answer queries submitted to the BSG related to sustainability issues when required
- To lead on delivery of the BSG sustainability action plan according to agreed budgets
This is an un-remunerated post within the BSG and local arrangements (such as study or professional leave) should be negotiated as appropriate. Travelling costs will be reimbursed.
The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) believes that equity of opportunity is of fundamental importance for everyone involved in our organisation. We welcome and actively seek to recruit individuals to our activities regardless of race, religion, ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or working pattern. The BSG aims to encourage diversity of membership in all committees, senior roles and staff.
| Person Specification | Essential | Desirable |
Clinical/Service Achievements/experience
| Senior clinical role in gastroenterology or hepatology
Significant professional experience & a demonstrable commitment to gastroenterology / hepatology
Committed membership of BSG
Evidence of active participation or association with BSG
Recent experience in clinical service delivery | Higher level qualification e.g. PhD, MD, MSc
Affiliation with relevant Royal College or regulatory body
Understanding of NHS policy issues
Current or previous involvement in GI/Hepatology sustainability initiatives
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| Established relationships | Understanding of national and international opportunities and challenges around sustainability
| Previous experience as chair, or member of a Committee or Section of the BSG
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Personal Qualities
| Commitment to BSG values including fairness, equality and diversity
Excellent analytical skills
Evidence of Team working & relevant communication skills
Time, resilience & commitment to undertake the role
| Evidence of Leadership skills or effective roles
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