We have an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Manager to join us on a fixed-term contract for a period of 12 months initially.
This role will be for 3 - 5 days per week, with the exact hours agreed upon appointment.
This role will be based from our Plymouth sites but there may be the opportunity for some remote working. Some travel may be required across Devon and Cornwall to support on various projects in line with our Sustainability strategy (travel expenses paid).
As the Sustainability Manager, you will lead on projects to support our aim to become net zero by 2040. You will have a flexible and adaptive working approach to developing solutions to reduce environmental impact, addressing associated challenges, and motivating others to engage and support our sustainability strategy. You will take the lead role on a variety of projects and initiatives to improve our carbon footprint across all areas of the business. In addition, you will work with staff across all areas of the business, encouraging others to share recommendations for reducing our carbon footprint, and embedding a culture of improving sustainability throughout the organisation.
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) is an award-winning Community Interest Company that provides NHS treatment and outreach services to local communities in Devon and Cornwall. As a social enterprise we are a values driven organisation with a focus on patient-centred care and addressing local oral health needs. We work closely with the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.
This role includes:
• A salary range of £31,985 - £36,008 (pro rata dependent on working hours)
• Access to a free online CPD platform
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to the Scottish Widows pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Generous holiday entitlement with access to our holiday purchase scheme
• Access to our Cycle to Work Scheme
If you wish to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact PDSE-recruitment@plymouth.ac.uk
This post is subject to receipt of clearance from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Role summary:
The Sustainability Manager is responsible for leading on projects to support PDSE’s aim to become net zero by 2040. This role will require a flexible and adaptive working approach to developing solutions to reduce environmental impact, addressing associated challenges, and motivating others to engage and support our sustainability strategy.
Key accountabilities:
• Lead on a variety of projects and initiatives to improve our carbon footprint across all areas of the business
• To support collaborative working with staff at all levels including the Senior Management Team and Directors.
• Provide direction and encourage others to share recommendations for reducing our carbon footprint, embedding a culture of improving sustainability throughout the organisation
• Lead the Sustainability Group, coordinate and chair regular meetings
• Prepare and present briefings, updates, and reports on sustainability projects
• Lead on gaining ISO14001 accreditation and implementing all associated documents and procedures
• Work alongside the Facilities team to support carbon reduction initiatives such as solar panels and EV charging.
• To assist with monitoring, data analysis and reporting of performance in relation to sustainability
• Provide assistance with business projects, ensuring environmental impact is considered and reduced where possible.
• Review and update related processes and policies regularly.
Measures of success:
• Demonstrable attention to detail
• Innovative thinking to improve procedures and processes
• Successful outcomes to items listed in role summary and other delegated tasks
• Successful delivery of key priorities and objectives
• Positive stakeholder feedback
• Meets deadlines
• Manages competing demands
Knowledge, Education and Training:
• Qualified to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience
• Good, effective written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of confidentiality and measures to implement it
• Willing to undertake further training
Experience:
• Previous experience working in a sustainability-related role, or graduate in sustainability or related subject
• Strong interest in sustainability
• Previous experience devising, monitoring, and implementing new initiatives and processes
Skills:
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise tasks
• Good time management skills, with the ability to manage a variety of tasks and manage competing demands
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
Behaviours:
• Ability to respond and react to change
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment at all times
• Demonstrates commitment and support to PDSE, to PDSE managers and to colleagues
• Uses initiative to start and complete tasks without direct supervision
• Takes ownership of tasks
• Positive attitude
• Uses own expertise and uses it to develop others
• Forms good working relationships with colleagues to achieve successful outcomes
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing demands
This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager.
Normal working hours are 08:45 to 17:00 Monday to Friday, however on occasions to meet business need you will be required to work revised hours, typically between 08:00 and 18:00.