Responsibilities
as our Carbon Reduction & Sustainability Officer:
1. Provide technical support to the Sustainability Steering Group on the implementation and delivery of policies, procedures, plans and initiatives to help embed sustainability at the College.
2. Contribute to accurate data collection, monitoring and reporting requirements across all impact areas.
3. Assist with the development of policies, operational control procedures and guidelines to ensure continual improvement in all areas of environmental management.
4. Contribute to the improvement of waste minimisation and recycling regimes.
5. Identify and implement other initiatives, encompassing issues such as biodiversity management and ethical food management.
6. Contribute to embedding sustainability in the curriculum.
7. Work closely with the Student Union, students and staff to support the delivery of sustainability initiatives.
As our Carbon Reduction & Sustainability Officer, youll ideally have:
8. A degree in a related discipline
9. Practical experience of awareness-raising or campaigning on sustainability issues
10. Experience of using different communication channels to reach target audiences
11. Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of sustainability issues including energy/water/carbon management, waste, transport, biodiversity, ethical procurement, social justice etc.
12. Strong skills in data gathering, interpretation, and analysis.
13. Be a team player with the ability to work independently.
Benefits you will receive:
You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary:
14. 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30.5 after 5 years' service
15. up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period
16. Free parking at all of our college sites (where spaces are available)
17. Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers
18. Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme